Supervisor, Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention

Supervisor, CDIP: Substance Use Prevention team

Health Services- Public Health 

Status: Regular Full Time

Salary Range: $103,177-$128,969 per annum + comprehensive benefits 

Work Mode: Hybrid*see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga

Hours of work: 35 hours per week 

We are looking for a dynamic Supervisor to join our team and embrace delivering on health outcomes for our residents while building successful partnerships both internally, and with our community partners. If you are an inspiring, results-oriented and collaborative people-leader, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for…

What you will do in this role: 

• Plan, develop, supervise, implement, and evaluate public health programs mandated under the Ontario Public Health Standards and related Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction guidelines
• Coach and mentor a high functioning team to ensure team contributes in a productive and positive manner
• Facilitate evidence-informed decision making processes through End-to-End Public Health Practice
• Strong problem solving and ethical decision making skills
• Manage change and support the organization’s vision, strategic and operational objectives
• Provide leadership and direction to reporting staff to ensure efficient, effective utilization of resources
• Prepare, administer and monitor the team specific budgets
• Provide guidance and ensure adherence to applicable legislation, policies, and standards
• Participate in various divisional, inter-departmental and interagency committees
• Facilitate implementation of mandatory programs; and educate the public and internal/external partners regarding the role of programs

 What the role requires:

• A Bachelor’s degree from a health-related discipline or in a specialized health science area applicable to public health from a recognized university
• Minimum of five years public health experience
• Thorough knowledge of applicable Provincial legislation, policies, and standards, public health and health promotion theories and principles
• Strong knowledge of professional standards as directed by the regulatory body or professional organizations for the health professionals working in the team
• Excellent skills in program planning, implementation and evaluation
• Strong research, data, analytical, problem solving and presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)  
• Ability to lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team towards delivering on program objectives with a customer/client focus
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

What is a nice to have:

• Previous public health supervisory experience

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 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.