Opportunities

Analyst, Research and Policy

Health Services - Family Health  

Status: Contract Full Time, End Date: Dec 31, 2024

Salary Range: $86,443 - $108,052 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

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Who we are:  

Peel Public Health aims to improve early child development outcomes for all children in Peel to promote lifelong health and well-being, reduce disparities and improve the health status of the population. Using critical skills in program planning, data analysis, completion of evidence reviews, and policy analysis, monitoring and assessment of legislation and report writing, you will provide expert guidance and advice on the development, implementation and evaluation of programs, policies and processes to achieve divisional, departmental and corporate outcomes to achieve a Community for Life.

What you will do in this role: 

• Monitor, identify, analyze health status data to provide recommendations on trends, risks and opportunities
• Provide expert interpretation of legislation and relevant external 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 and operational recommendations that will guide policy and program 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:

• Completed degree in Public Health Sciences or a relevant discipline
• At least three (3) years of work experience in a Public Health setting
• 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
• Proficient computer skills (Excel, Visio)
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

 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
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to Have:

• Master's Degree in related field

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us: 

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date) 
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan 
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis, up to 3 weeks per annum 
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 

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, ON worksite.  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.