Advisor, Senior Services Culture and Wellbeing 

Advisor, Senior Services Culture and Wellbeing 

Health Services- Health Services Response & Wellness 

Status: Contract Full Time; 18 month duration

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

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

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton; travel to Peel's 5 Long Term Care homes required. 

Hours of work: 35 hours per week 

Bring Heart to Leadership: Supporting Culture, Wellness, and Emotion-Based Care

Reporting to the Director of Health Services Response and Wellness and working in close collaboration with the Directors of Long Term Care and Senior Services Development, this role is dedicated to nurturing a supportive, emotionally attuned work environment. You'll play a key role in advancing a culture rooted in compassion, engagement, and psychological safety, in alignment with the values of emotion-based care and the Psychological Health and Safety Standard.

What You Will Do:

• Lead with Care: Champion initiatives that foster employee engagement and well-being. Collaborate with the Dementia Care Manager and leadership teams to ensure programs align with our person-centered, emotion-based approach to care.

• Foster Connection: Build bridges across Health Services to identify opportunities for collaboration that promote a strong, inclusive, and psychologically healthy workplace culture.

• Empower Others: Provide thoughtful, strategic guidance and mentorship to teams implementing culture and engagement programs. Be a trusted advisor in moments of transformation and growth.

• Support with Sensitivity: Coach leaders through change, offering support on strategies that uplift teams during transitions. Handle sensitive employee matters with discretion, empathy, and in partnership with HR and leadership teams.

• Enhance the Employee Experience: Evaluate current practices and recommend compassionate, effective improvements to support a thriving workplace culture.

• Normalize Mental Health Support: Promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage participation in psychological wellness programs, helping all staff feel seen, supported, and valued.

What the role requires: 

• Relevant post-secondary education
• 5 years’ experience in an advisory capacity
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities to work with an executive leadership team to advise, influence and move toward a common vision or goal
• Vulnerable Sector Check and TB Test 
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities: 

• Expert knowledge in applying change management methodologies 
• Demonstrated experience in applying, modifying, and developing change management approaches for large scale changes
• Awareness of emotion-based care models and the associated impacts on people living with dementia
• Experience with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project life cycle (PMP and/or PMI would be considered an asset)
• Ability to think and plan strategically with an ability to manage conflicting demands, urgent tasks, and changing priorities
• Ability to analyze various forms of data, synthesize information to anticipate future trends/consequences and create innovative and flexible plans
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills (involving multi-stakeholder interests)
• Knowledge of leadership/management/organizational development, assessment protocols, change management strategies and processes
• Proven ability to provide guidance and direction within a matrix environment
• Ability to communicate and display a high level of professionalism in-person, verbally and written formats 
• Advanced ability to deliver and adjust communications according to audience (i.e., senior staff, public, stakeholders etc.)
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:  

• Professional Change Management Certification
• Experience working in environments that support seniors’ care and services 

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:

• Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day!
• OMERS Pension Plan: Voluntary enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
• Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
• Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
• Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
• Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
• Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
• Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work! 🎉

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.