Advisor, Health Services Strategy

Health Services - Health Strategy, Planning and Partnerships

Status: Contract Full-Time; Duration: 15 months

Salary Range: $110,870 - $138,589 per annum, plus comprehensive benefits

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

About Us: At Peel Region, people come first. We are committed to creating a workplace that’s inclusive, respects diversity, and recognizes each person’s unique contributions and abilities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation, pension, and health insurance. We know our employees are at their best when they feel supported. That’s why our flexible work culture promotes work-life balance and offers ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Join our diverse team, and together, let’s make a lasting impact.

Who we are: In collaboration with our partners, we provide a system perspective and specialized supports to achieve Regional and Health Services priorities and health program outcomes.

What you will do in this role:  

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, tools & technology enhancements, communication practices and enhanced coordination with other areas of Health Services
• Actively participate in the preparation of business cases to support strategic divisional and departmental plans
• Ensure plans and recommendations are implemented, monitored and evaluated to ensure follow through and objectives are realized
• Responsible for all key initiative documentation
• Responsible for advancing all phases of the initiative and preparation of engagement and change management plans
• Provides advice, regular reporting and discusses approaches directly with the Commissioner of Health Services, Council, Director(s), Steering Committees, CDMS and other stakeholders as appropriate
• Initiates and leads committees consisting of various levels of staff to inform functional improvements
• Plans, consults and conducts functional and business analysis with key stakeholders
• Anticipates impact and assesses risks that may influence clients and provides guidance and recommendations
• Manages a complex portfolio with the ability to balance competing interests and priorities across the Health Services department  

What the role requires: 

• Masters degree in Health related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the Health Services sector 
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
• Extensive knowledge of performance measurement and evaluation; quality and process improvement project and portfolio management,
• Extensive knowledge in change management, strategy development and execution
• Working knowledge of the legislation that supports Health Services delivery in Parademics Services, Long Term Care, Public Health, and Seniors Services Development
• Knowledge of Health Services systems and the ability to apply systems thinking

Skills/Abilities: 

• Research and analytical skills to gather, analyze and synthesize data and develop recommendations
• Strong understanding of and ability to apply evidence based decision making
• Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, facilitation and mentoring skills
• Ability to monitor and influence budgets
• Proven presentation skills including the ability to present to various audiences both internal and external to Peel
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

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 
• 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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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 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.