Program Director - Culture & Inclusion
Office of Culture and Inclusion, Corporate Services
Status: Regular Full Time
Salary Range: $162,893 - $203,616 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)
Hire Range: $162,893 - $183,255 per annum
Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode.
Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON google maps
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Peel Region is advancing a bold, enterprise‑wide culture and inclusion agenda grounded in our values and guided by our Five‑Year Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Strategy (2025–2029). We are seeking a visionary, systems‑oriented leader to serve as Program Director, Culture & Inclusion, leading transformation that strengthens belonging, accessibility, trust and accountability—inside the organization and across the community.
This role is central to how Peel delivers on its mandate, supports its people, and creates equitable outcomes for residents.
Your Impact
Reporting to the CFO and Commissioner of Corporate Services, the Program Director, Culture & Inclusion is accountable for the strategic leadership, implementation and evaluation of Peel’s organizational culture, DEI and accessibility priorities.
The role plays a critical leadership function in advancing Peel’s Five‑Year DEI Strategy (2025–2029), which focuses on:
Learn more about Peel’s Five‑Year DEI Strategy
In this role, you will:
What You Bring
Education & Experience
Leadership & Capability
Assets
At Peel, culture is not aspirational—it is intentional. Our values guide how we lead, how we work and how we serve.
As Program Director, Culture & Inclusion, you will:
Perks@Peel – Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Peel Region, we believe that how we support our people matters. We offer a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, growth and long‑term security—so you can do meaningful work while thriving personally and professionally.
Perks@Peel include:
At Peel, you’ll find purpose‑driven work, supportive leadership and a culture where belonging and excellence go hand‑in‑hand.
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 may include video conference technology
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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.