Job Description
**Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference.
At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together.**
Supervisor, Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention – Research, Policy and Planning
Health Services – Public Health: Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention
Status: 1 Contract Full Time (13 Months)
Salary Range: $103,175.00 – $128,969.00 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable)
Hiring Range: $103,175.00 – $116,072.00 per annum
Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode.
Location: 7120 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ON
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Who we are:
Public Health supports people in Peel in living their healthiest possible life and contributing to the community with public health programs that are dynamic, inclusive and equitable. Core public health functions are assessment and surveillance, health promotion and healthy policy development, health protection, disease prevention and emergency management.
In this role you will supervise a team consisting of Analysts, Research and Policy, and Nutritionists.
What you will do in this role:
- Lead your team in planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating strategies, policies, programs and research in a manner that adheres to applicable legislation, guidelines and protocols, and that delivers upon Divisional outcomes
- Prepare, administer and monitor the team specific budget
- Promote and implement evidence-informed decision making and effective public health practice
- Provide guidance and expertise in Regional Council relations and processes, and policy analysis
- Participate in various divisional, inter-divisional, and departmental, committees
- Develop and foster a culture of respect, inclusiveness and high performance
- Manage change and support the organization’s vision
- Cultivate customer orientation by investing time and training into your team, inspiring them to be innovative while striving to maintain a high degree of customer and client service excellence.
- Build collaborative working relationships with the divisional and department management team as well as external stakeholders when appropriate
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
What the role requires:
- Completed University Degree in related field
- 5 years of progressive relevant experience
- Combination of education and experience may be considered
- Working knowledge of Provincial standards
- Sound understanding of qualitative and quantitative research
- Broad knowledge of public health issues and environmental determinants of health
- Proven problem solver and ethical decision maker
- Thorough knowledge of applicable legislations, policies, and standards is required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and sustain effective working relationships
Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities to coach and mentor high performing team
- Political awareness,tact and diplomacy
- Polished understanding and demonstrated abilities in program planning, implementation and evaluation
Nice to have:
- Master's Degree in a related field
- Previous Public Health supervisory experience
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
- Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) starting at 3 weeks per annum
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (where applicable)
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources
Be bold. Think big. Join us.
Work Mode & Job Location:
In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.
It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.
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About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.
We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
