Analyst, Research and Policy

Health Services – Health Protection

Status: Regular Full-Time

Salary Range: $89,469- $111,834 per annum, plus comprehensive benefits

Work mode: Hybrid* (1 to 2 days in-office per week), see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Who We Are:

Reporting to the Manager, Health Protection, you will provide research and analysis, project leadership, policy and strategic assistance, program planning and evaluation support to the Health Protection Division and the Medical Officer of Health on environmental health issues.

Responsibilities include:

• Research health issues that encompass the full range of environmental health practice; this includes air quality and climate change, food premise and personal service settings inspections, tobacco enforcement, enteric case and outbreak management and the investigation and management of environmental health hazards.
• Assess the environmental health implications associated with local land use development projects such as those related to transportation infrastructure and waste management projects.
• Evaluation and critical appraisal of relevant studies to inform evidence-based practice in environmental health.
• Conduct and review health risk assessments and recommend risk management strategies involving a wide range of stakeholders from the community, government, and non-governmental agencies.
• Develop policy positions on various environmental issues and monitoring and evaluating the local implications of provincial and federal health policy decisions.
• Liaise with colleagues from other divisions within Public Health, members of the community, representatives of industry and environmental groups, government officials and staff from area municipal departments.

What the Role Requires:

• Master’s degree in public health, toxicology, planning or other relevant public health discipline
• A minimum three years of related experience
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize, evaluate and integrate health, and environment information from multiple sources and provide recommendations related to preventing/mitigating health impacts, policy formulation and strategic planning/prioritization
• Broad knowledge of environmental public health issues, environmental risk assessment and management, and environmental and health impact assessments
• Strong knowledge in qualitative and quantitative research methods and analytical skills including critical appraisal and appropriate use of evidence

Skills/Abilities: 

• Polished communication and report-writing skills
• Strong critical synthesis and analysis of technical and research information
• Well versed organization, time management, and collaboration skills, with focus on stakeholder management
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a high degree of discretion and diplomacy
• Strong presentation skills and computer proficiency across Microsoft Office platform

Perks @ Peel and Why You Will Love Working for Us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan 
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis
• 3 Paid personal days and designated floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

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 Street, Mississauga worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.  

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.    

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 175,000 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.

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.