Canada Job Openings

Regional Municipality of Peel

Analyst, Research and Policy

Mississauga

FULL TIME

October 25, 2024

Job Description:

Analyst, Research and Policy

Health Services - Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention

Status: Contract Full Time; Duration: 16 months

Salary Range: $89,469 - $111,834 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

Who we are: The Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention division of Peel Public Health supports the advancement of chronic disease and injury prevention through critical program and policy analysis, monitoring and assessment of legislation, data anlysis, completion of evidence reviews, and the writing of reports/corporate communications.

In this role, you will support work to integrate urban planning and public health practices and advance healthy complete communities as a member of the Built Environment Team.

What you will do in this role:

Monitor, identifiy, analyze and provide recommendations on trends, risks and opportunities
Provide expert interpretation of legislation and internal policies and procedures
Apply advanced knowledge of public health and/or technical knowledge regarding population health, social determinants of health, epidemiology and evidence-informed decision making
Interpret and analyze complex information to provide strategic recommendations that will guide policy and programming decisions
Analyze information to identify emerging issues and trends and incorporate relevant findings into recommendations for policy and program development
Monitor, develop, implement and advocate for policies that will have positive population health implications
Provide expert guidance to the program and evaluation planning process
Ensure issues of diversity, ethnicity, language and culture are reflected in research and policy analyses
Prepare complex and specialized documentation, reports and statistical analyses
Synthesize complex information into a wide range of written and visual communication products such as reviews of research evidence, briefing documents, policy positions and presentations
Prepare and deliver presentations and represent manager/director/Associate Medical Officers of Health/Medical Officer of Health at local, provincial, federal and international meetings and conferences

What the role requires:

At least three (3) years of work experience in a Public Health setting
A Master’s degree, preferred, in Public Health Sciences or a relevant discipline
Combination of education and experience may be considered
Broad knowledge of public health issues and applicable legislation
Experience in evidence-informed decision-making methodology, project management, project leadership
Experience with epidemiological study design and application of research evidence in practice
Knowledge of analytical, statistical, and epidemiological methods
Experience in policy and procedure development
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team setting and across organizational boundaries
Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of discretion and diplomacy

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent facilitation, presentation, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information for a variety of audiences
Strong research (with knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods) and analytical skills
Well-developed report writing skills
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

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.

About Us:

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.

Additional Information:

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.

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