Director, Family Health (Public Health)  

Health Services, Family Health  

Status: Regular Full Time/

Salary Range: $159,970 - $199,959 per annum plus comprehensive benefit package 

Work Mode: Hybrid *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: 

Peel Public Health is looking for our next Director, Public Health (Family Health) to champion inclusive leadership and bring innovative solutions that support evidence-informed decision-making across Peel Public Health. This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead the review and transformation of the Family Health team, fostering a collaborative work environment grounded in inclusivity, respect, and shared purpose.

Family Health Division Overview

The Family Health Division focuses on optimizing early child development and lifelong well-being through initiatives such as the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program, breastfeeding support, and infant nutrition programs. Our efforts aim to reduce health disparities, enhance equity, and improve overall community health.

Does this sound like you? 

If you are:

• An inclusive leader committed to fostering a positive workplace culture and promoting diversity, equity, and collaboration.
• A strategic thinker with a passion for building meaningful partnerships that deliver high-quality, client-centered public health services aligned with our strategic vision.
• A seasoned public health professional who is driven to create positive change and inspire a team in a fast-evolving community.

…then this may be the right opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll report to the Medical Officer of Health and provide strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring alignment with the Ministry of Health Public Health Standards. You’ll also:

• Lead, inspire, and develop a team of public health professionals, creating an environment that prioritizes psychological safety, collaboration, and a commitment to equitable service delivery.
• Partner with provincial bodies, community organizations, and local health agencies to deliver innovative, evidence-based public health programs that address the needs of Peel’s diverse communities.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, adaptability, and improvement across the Family Health Division.
• Ensure the alignment of programs and services with public health standards, regional goals, and the Region’s corporate values, embracing an inclusive, person-centered approach.
• Represent Peel Public Health on provincial committees and establish relationships with key stakeholders to enhance service effectiveness and access.
• Oversee a complex budget, demonstrate fiscal stewardship, and engage in strategic decision-making to optimize resources across a diverse portfolio of public health programs.

What You Bring

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• A Master’s degree in health sciences, health promotion, or a related field, with at least 8 years of experience in public health programming (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Membership in good standing with the College of Nurses. 
• Experience in people-centered leadership, including demonstrated success in change management, team building, and mentorship.
• A passion for promoting inclusion, high performance, and growth across teams while building a supportive and empowering environment.
• Extensive knowledge of public health policies, regulations, and accountabilities, as well as the Health Protection and Promotion Act and related provincial legislation.
• Strong skills in strategic planning, fiscal management, and stakeholder engagement.
• An ability to navigate complex public health challenges and provide innovative, data-driven solutions that respond to the evolving needs of our community.
• Demonstrate a 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  
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan 
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 5 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  
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources 

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 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.

Peel Region 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 may include video conference technology

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If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Peel residents and help shape a healthier, more inclusive future, we invite you to join 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.

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.