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.**
Advisor Health Strategy, Planning & Partnerships
Health Services – Health Strategy, Planning and Partnerships
Status: 1 Contract Full Time (12 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:
We provide specialized expertise, systems thinking and strategic and collaborative approaches to deliver integrated solutions that amplify impact and strengthen community and health services.
We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Advisor, Health Strategy, Planning & Partnerships (HSPP) to support senior leadership and drive key initiatives that improve community safety and well-being.
If you are a systems thinker, relationship builder, and strategic planner who thrives in complex environments and values collaboration, equity, and innovation, this role is for you!
What You'll Do:
As an Advisor Health Strategy, Planning & Partnerships, you will play a critical role in advancing transformative health strategies and partnerships across the department and the community. The Advisor is responsible for building, monitoring, and advancing key internal and external partnerships and initiatives, and identifying opportunities for integration and collaboration with partners. You will:
Strategic Leadership & Planning
- Lead and advise on major strategic projects integrating intelligence across Health Services and the broader health system.
- Support and lead integrated strategic and business planning, performance measurement, implementation, and reporting.
- Provide strategic insights and regular updates to senior leaders and steering committees.
Partnerships & Community Engagement
- Build and strengthen relationships with internal teams, community organizations, and system partners.
- Facilitate community meetings, planning tables, and working groups, applying community engagement and development principles.
- Ensure community voice and lived experience are embedded in co‑design processes.
Quality & Performance Improvement
- Provide expert advice on performance optimization, process improvements, tools, and methodologies.
- Develop and implement performance measurement frameworks and indicators to monitor initiatives, assess outcomes, and support evidence informed decision-making.
- Track trends and identify opportunities for innovation and improved coordination.
Project & Change Management
- Lead large, complex, long term initiatives across all project phases—from planning through close out—ensuring effective execution, monitoring, controlling, and risk management.
Policy, Advocacy & Executive Support
- Conduct research, critical analysis, and prepare briefings, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership and Council.
- Represent the department on internal and external committees.
What the role requires:
- Master’s degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Business Administration or Public Policy combined with 5 years experience in the Health Services sector or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience within the health system, social services sector and/or municipal government environment with an understanding of the political and administrative culture.
- Extensive knowledge of performance measurement and evaluation, project management, change management, quality / process improvement, strategy development and execution and effective leadership.
- Well-developed communications skills to utilize specialized interactive skills including negotiating, counseling or advocating and to act as spokesperson representing the department on internal corporate meetings and committees.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate and lead complex planning processes with diverse stakeholders.
- A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated research and analytical skills to gather, analyze and synthesize data and develop recommendations as necessary.
- Strong understanding of political and administrative structures.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and effectively within multidisciplinary environments.
- Excellent time‑management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
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.
If you're passionate about advancing health strategies, fostering meaningful partnerships, and driving innovation in public service, we encourage you to apply.
Be bold. Think big. Join us.
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 in-person interviews.
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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.
