Manager Family Health

Job Description

**Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference.

At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together.**

 

Manager Family Health

Health Services – Public Health Family Health

Status: 1 Regular Full Time

 

Salary Range: $120,401.00 – $150,501.00 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable)

Hiring Range: $120,401.00 – $135,451.00 per annum

 

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Join Our Leadership Team!

 

As part of the Region’s Health Services, Peel Public Health works to keep people healthy and reduce their risk of becoming sick. Public Health supports people in Peel in living their healthiest possible life and contributing to the community with public health programs that are dynamic, inclusive and equitable. Core public health functions are assessment and surveillance, health promotion and healthy policy development, health protection, disease prevention and emergency management.

 

Who We Are:

The Family Health division supports early childhood growth and development by ensuring Peel families can access programs, supports, and environments that build a strong foundation for lifelong health and wellbeing.

 

In this role, you'll be reporting to the Director Family Health, you will drive the vision and performance of the Family Health Division at Peel Public Health. You will oversee a team of Supervisors dedicated to enhancing outcomes for families with young children, from preconception to school entry.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of programs and policies related to Healthy Growth and Development as outlined in the Ontario Public Health Standards, and the Peel Public Health Strategic Plan (2020-2029)
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing bias
• Ensures the strategic direction for the Corporation, Department and Division are integrated into the section including division specific implementation
• Prepare and manage work plans and identify performance targets to be achieved
• Develop, recommend and administer the budget for the section and ensure that the section’s expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations
• Recruit, coach, motivate, train and evaluate reporting staff while ensuring efficient and effective utilization of resources. Provide guidance on operational and human resource issues arising from supervisors and ensure consistent application of Regional Policies/Operational Procedures and relevant Collective Agreement(s)
• Develop and empower staff by giving regular feedback, providing development opportunities, strategic and operational direction, and encouraging staff’s participation in key decision-making processes, where appropriate
• Promote a client service-oriented culture and focus within programs and services
• Promote and implement evidence informed decision making within the section, lead change management processes and ensure that continuing education occurs to support this
• Engage with Public Health leadership to ensure that the departmental strategies, mandates, and programs are met
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with organizational and community interest holders

What You'll Need:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive management experience in a Public Health setting
• Thorough knowledge of Provincial legislation/standards relevant to public health; and health promotion theories and principles
• Skills and experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Strong knowledge of and experience with evidence informed decision-making and the ability to apply this knowledge to population health strategies
• Expert knowledge of population health principles and their use in strategy, programming, and policy development
• Expert knowledge of a range of public health interventions and ability to exercise judgment as to their application

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted)

Your Skills & Abilities:

• Expertise in change management and customer/client engagement
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation and conflict management skills
• Proven leader with ability to motivate staff to produce effective results
• Polished interpersonal, communication, research and project/operational management skills

Nice to have:  

• A master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Master of Public Health, Master of Nursing, Master of Public Administration) from a recognized university is considered an asset
• Expertise in working in a unionized environment

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 (where applicable) 
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) starting at 3 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

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

Work Mode & Job Location:

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 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.