Supervisor, Population Health Assessment   

Supervisor, Population Health Assessment 

Health Services- Public Health Intelligence 

Status: Contract Full Time; 12 month duration 

Salary Range: $103,175-$128,969 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Hiring Range: $103,175-$116,072 per annum 

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

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga 

Hours of work: 35 hours per week 

About the Role

At Peel Region, data is more than numbers—it’s the story of our community’s health. The Supervisor, Population Health Assessment plays a critical role in shaping that story by leading a talented team of health analysts and student placements. Together, you’ll transform data into meaningful insights that guide decisions, shape programs, and improve the well-being of Peel residents.

This role combines technical expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, and survey methods with compassionate leadership. You’ll mentor and support your team, foster collaboration across departments, and ensure our work reflects Peel’s commitment to health equity and community impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, recruit, orient, and mentor staff and student placements, creating a supportive and growth-focused team environment.

• Oversee the acquisition, cleaning, and analysis of population health data to ensure accuracy and integrity.

• Translate complex health data into clear, actionable insights through reports, dashboards, and the Public Health Data Website.

• Provide expert consultation on epidemiology and biostatistics to support program evaluation, policy development, and outbreak investigations.

• Collaborate with internal partners and external stakeholders to share data in meaningful ways that inform decisions and strengthen community health outcomes.

• Develop innovative approaches to data collection, reporting, and dissemination that prioritize transparency and accessibility.

• Lead special projects, literature reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to advance population health assessment methods.

• Manage budgets, project timelines, and workforce development activities, ensuring alignment with the Ontario Public Health Standards.

• Represent Peel on departmental, regional, and provincial committees, contributing your expertise to broader public health initiatives.

Why Join Us
At Peel, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization that values people first—both our employees and the community we serve. You’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful work, shape the future of population health, and grow within a supportive, inclusive workplace that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and care. Be bold. Think big. Join us.

What the role requires: 

• 5 years of epidemiology and supervisory experience
• Expert knowledge of analytical, statistical and epidemiological methods normally acquired by an MSc, MHSc or MPH in epidemiology or equivalent
• Evidence of experience with epidemiological study design and community health research (e.g., epidemiological studies, needs assessments, and community surveys)
• Combination of education and experience may be considered 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to synthesize, evaluate and integrate health/epidemiological information from multiple sources, and to provide recommendations for policy formulation/dissemination
• Knowledge and understanding of public health and community health issues
• Knowledge and experience in conducting literature reviews and critical appraisal
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience in the use of computer software for statistical analyses and data visualization, in particular Microsoft Excel, Stata and PowerBI (other relevant examples: SPSS, R, SAS, Epi-Info, Microsoft Access)
• Demonstrated experience of project management, facilitation, report writing, and organization skills
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!

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.