Job Description

Associate Medical Officer of HealthHealth Services, Public HealthStatus: Contract Full-time (assignment term - 13 months)Salary Range: $159,970 - $199,959 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable)Work Mode: Hybrid*see below for more details about this work mode.Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga ONHours of work: 35 hours per weekThe Region of Peel is the second-largest municipality and has undergone a major transformation during the past few decades as a dynamic, urban community with a vibrant economic base. Planning for and supporting the changing and aging demographic of our community to thrive over the next 25 years will be an immense task and opportunity. Our goal is to build a community for life that ensures our \xe2\x80\x9cfuture Peel\xe2\x80\x9d is a healthy, safe and connected community, based on the cornerstones of collaboration, innovation and environmental sustainability.Our Public Health Division is looking for an Associate Medical Officer of Health to provide strategic direction and leadership to a team of Public Health professionals while ensuring the effective delivery of programs and services to the residents of Peel.Peel Public Health is a dedicated team of health experts and public health practitioners who work relentlessly to guide behaviour change through data and evidence informed decision making. Peel Public Health is driving innovation in the public health space through data, passion and change leadership and is a team who is passionate about community health and creating the conditions for a healthier population.Peel Public Health works to contain communicable diseases, minimize environmental hazards, prevent injuries and nurture healthy families. If you\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about changing behaviour, building healthy communities and fighting health inequity \xe2\x80\x93 Peel Public Health may be the place for you!As the Associate Medical Officer of Health (AMOH) you will provide leadership, strategic direction and advice using evidence-informed decision making and you will be instrumental in working with Peel Public Health\xe2\x80\x99s divisional leadership in planning, implementing and evaluating program initiatives, and providing leadership and management.Reporting to the Medical Officer of Health, you will be part of a team which includes Associate Medical Officers of Health, Divisional Directors, Managers, Supervisors and unionized and non-unionized employees who work to meet statutory obligations and contribute to the department\xe2\x80\x99s strategic goals and priorities.What the role requires:

• Must have eligibility for an independent practice certificate from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and specialty certification in Public Health and Preventive Medicine (formerly Community Medicine) from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in order to be considered for this opportunity.
• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) are needed to function as a key liaison between Peel Public Health, stakeholders, the general public and health professionals.
• Strong problem-solving skills are required to resolve issues that arise from the complexity of the work of the department.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change through a structured process to advance the strategic priorities of the department is essential to your success.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships, negotiate and resolve conflict with external/internal stakeholders is a key function of this role.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills for the preparation of reports, briefings, updates and presentations to key stakeholders including Councilors, media and the public.
• Political astuteness, tact and diplomacy are a must.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

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

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Ability to enrol into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis at a rate of 5 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (where applicable)
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

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 Street, 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 technologyKindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.About UsPeel 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\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99ve 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\xc2\xae with the 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\xe2\x80\x99s impactful. We encourage you to in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won\'t find a better opportunity than Peel Region.Additional InformationPeel 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 contactPlease 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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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