Job Description
Analyst, Research and Policy
Health Services - Public Health
Status: Contract Full Time, Duration: Up to 12 Months
Salary Range: $89,469 - $111,834 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
The Analyst, Research and Policy on the Public Health Practice team at Peel Public Health will primarily focus on developing and maintaining research review processes methods and tools. The Analyst will use their expertise in critical appraisal, knowledge synthesis and action-oriented communication techniques to provide guidance on research review projects, use strong facilitation and collaboration skills to support linkage and exchange across public health, and help to build capacity across the department. They may conduct research reviews, as well as provide support to others on all steps in the process. The Analyst will also support knowledge management projects, including the development and maintenance of SharePoint publishing sites.
What you will do in this role:
Public Health Sciences: Key Knowledge and Critical Thinking
- Monitors, identifies, analyzes and provides recommendations on trends, risks and opportunities
- Applies advanced knowledge of public health and/or technical knowledge regarding population health, social determinants of health, epidemiology and evidence-informed decision making
Assessment and Analysis
- Synthesizes research evidence and participates in research projects
- Interprets and analyzes complex information to provide strategic recommendations that will guide policy and programming decisions
Partnerships, Collaboration and Advocacy
- Develops and maintains cooperative, collaborative and strategic relationships with internal and external partners
- Collaborates with a wide variety of experts, corporate staff and federal, provincial and regional colleagues
Diversity and Inclusiveness
- Ensures that issues of diversity, ethnicity, language and culture are reflected in research and policy analyses
Communication
- Prepares complex and specialized documentation, reports and statistical analyses
- Synthesizes complex information into a wide range of written and visual communication products such as reviews of research evidence, briefing documents, policy positions and presentations
Leadership
- Acts as a key representative for specific programs, projects and services
- Transfers or seeks to transfer public health knowledge and skills
- Acts as project manager, committee chair or consultant for divisional or departmental projects
- Acts as a lead in research evidence review processes
What the role requires:
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Science, Policy, Planning, Health Administration, Epidemiology, Nursing, Nutrition or related degree
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in public health setting
- Experience leading knowledge synthesis/research review projects including development of search strategies, relevance assessment, critical appraisal and synthesis of research evidence
- Working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods or strong knowledge in qualitative and quantitative research methods and analytical skills
- Combination of education and experience may be considered
Skills/Abilities:
- Experienced in knowledge translation/knowledge mobilization, and informing policy development
- Demonstrated ability to apply advanced knowledge of public health and/or technical knowledge including population health, social determinants of health, assessment of research evidence, epidemiology and applicable legislation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information for a variety of audiences
- Strong facilitation, project management, partnership/collaboration, planning, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Competence in using Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook programs, SharePoint, and reference management software
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Nice to have:
- Master's degree completed in Public Health
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 7120 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ON worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve 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.
