Job Description

Supervisor, Family Health

Health Services - Public Health

Status: Contract Full Time; Duration: 13 Months

Salary Range: $96,785 - 120,979 per annum

Work mode: Hybrid - see below for more details about this work mode

The Supervisor, Family Health, leads and manages a team of multi-disciplinary public health professionals to achieve population health outcomes based on section and divisional goals and objectives. This position supports strategic practice aimed at ensuring all children in Peel will reach their full potential for lifelong health and wellbeing.

We are looking for a strategic visionary who demonstrates results with clear program and population health outcomes. You will use effective change management strategies and collaborate by building strategic partnerships.

As a Public Health leader, you will bring strong demonstrated knowledge and experience applying end to end Public Health practice, using evidence informed decision making. You are proficient... in interpreting health status data to define and develop solutions to public health issues.

You are a people leader, one that will truly inspire, coach, mentor and recognize your team of public health professionals working with Peel’s vulnerable families. You will engage in reflective practice supervision to meet the needs of Peel families. You will be able to complete priorities on time with your strong project management skills.

What You Will Do In This Role
• Effectively manages day-to-day operations of the team in addition to overseeing diverse projects
• Utilize appropriate research, performance measures, and health status and surveillance data to inform team and section planning
• Participate in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation related to Family Health program strategies, as well as clinical services and health promotion initiatives
• Collaborate with Divisional leadership team to develop and monitor work plans to achieve sectional program level outputs and population level health outcomes.
• Prepare, administer and monitor team specific budgets and manage projects for the team and section
• Analyze service levels to assist the Manager in evaluating program efficiency
• Provide guidance and ensure adherence to applicable legislation, policies, standards, collective agreements and Regulated Health Professional 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
• 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
• 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
• Cultivate customer orientation by investing time and training into your team, inspiring them to be innovative while striving to maintain a high degree of customer and client service excellence
• Promote early child development as an important determinant of health, considering health equity and the needs of Peel’s unique and diverse community.
• Support and develop the onboarding, training, and capacity building of team members and others across the division with innovative approaches

What The Role Requires
• Completed Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Early Child Development, or related discipline in a specialized health science area applicable to Family Health programs from a recognized university, combined with a minimum of five years public health experience
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
• Thorough knowledge of applicable Provincial legislations, policies, and standards, public health and health promotion theories and principles
• Polished understanding of professional standards as directed by the regulatory body or professional organizations for the health professionals working in the team

Skills/Abilities
• Excellent skills in program planning, implementation and evaluation
• Strong research, analytical, problem solving and presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Political awareness, tact, and diplomacy
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships
• Ability to lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team comprised of union and non-union staff, 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

Nice To Have
• Previous Public Health supervisory experience

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 7120 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ONworksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

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 be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/ , or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated , a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. The Region of Peel delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 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 6,500 strong and s ince 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, the Region of Peel 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 Region of Peel, 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 the Region of Peel.

Additional Information

The Region of Peel 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.

The Region of Peel 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 [email protected] .

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. 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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