Careers and Opportunities

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is a dedicated and passionate organization, striving to make a difference in the lives of those living with mental health problems and mental illnesses. As a proud recipient of the Gold Recognition Award for Mental Health at Work® in the Canada Awards for Excellence, the MHCC promotes an environment with healthy work life balance. We offer generous health and wellness benefits, possibility for flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive time-off allowances. Additionally, there are various opportunities for professional development to promote the continuous learning and growth of our employees. To join our team, check out the employment opportunities below:

Join the Mental Health Commission of Canada board of directors

Apply by January 31, 2025.

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is dedicated to improving mental health systems and changing attitudes and behaviours around mental health, mental illness, and substance use.

To help shape the future of mental health in Canada, the MHCC is seeking to add two directors to its board. In addition to a demonstrated commitment to the MHCC’s mission, the board is specifically seeking to add legal, compliance, regulatory, accounting, and/or auditing expertise (CPA designation highly valued) through this recruitment cycle.

MHCC board directors are responsible for fidelity to the organization’s vision, mission, strategic plan, key goals, business plan, budget, and the organization’s financial health and accountability, ensuring the MHCC meets all obligations with applicable laws and regulations, and that the MHCC remains highly effective, reputable, credible, and collaborative. Directors will be appointed for a single term of up to three years with eligibility for re-election to second and third consecutive three-year terms.

As an ideal board director, you have a passion for and dedication to mental health and substance use health. You display strong analytical and critical thinking skills, are financially literate, are an excellent communicator, have experience and skill in creative and strategic vision/planning, and are highly knowledgeable about effective governance processes and systems.

The MHCC expects that all applicants understand the importance of Reconciliation and are dedicated to creating a new paradigm for engagement with Indigenous communities. The MHCC encourages applications from racialized persons, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.

If you would like to join the MHCC as a board director, we’d love to hear from you. If you’d like to be considered, please submit a detailed CV and covering letter to Mike Young at myoung@boyden.com. You may also contact Mike with any questions or concerns related to this process. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. ET on January 31st, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted by the Governance and Nominating Committee will be contacted.