Supervisor, Surveillance Public Health

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Supervisor Surveillance Public Health

Health Services – Public Health

Status: 1 Contract Full Time (13 Months – Mat Leave Coverage)

Salary Range: $105,754.00 – $132,193.00 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable) 

Hiring Range: $105,754.00 – $118,974.00 per annum

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:

Peel Public Health works to protect and promote the health of residents and reduce the risk of illness across the community. Public Health supports people in Peel to live their healthiest possible lives and to actively contribute to their communities through programs that are dynamic, inclusive, and grounded in equity. Core public health functions include assessment and surveillance, health promotion and healthy public policy development, health protection, disease prevention, and emergency management.

The Public Health Intelligence division plays a central role in monitoring and reporting on population health issues, identifying health disparities and emerging threats, and conducting research. The division advances applied science and evidence-informed public health practice across the health department to support effective decision-making and continuous improvement.

In this role you will Supervise a team of Data Coordinators and Health Analysts. The team supports the Public Health mandate to prevent and control communicable diseases in Peel in accordance with the applicable legislative authorities, including the Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Ministry of Health’s Ontario Public Health Standards.

What You'll Do:

• Recruit, coach, motivate and evaluate employees while ensuring efficient utilization of resources
• Plan, implement and evaluate strategies to ensure quality service delivery in the areas of surveillance and database management
• Coordinate activities to support the effective and efficient use of information systems (e.g., iPHIS and Panorama)
• Oversee the timely analysis of health data in order to support communicable disease surveillance, immunization and vaccine programming, and to monitor the health status of Peel’s residents
• Oversee support to program areas in data extractions, data cleaning, data reporting and maintenance of data standards according to the latest Ministry guidance
• Implement and evaluate Public Health programs mandated under the Ontario Public Health Standards by the Ministry of Health (MOH) related to the Infectious Diseases and Foundational Standards
• Support and implement team, divisional, departmental, and corporate initiatives and priorities
• Assist the Manager in preparing and monitoring the team budget, work plans, developing and monitoring performance targets, and other operational objectives in order to meet departmental requirements
• Liaise with other public health jurisdictions, physicians, other health care providers and community agencies throughout the region and province.  Political awareness, tact and diplomacy are essential
• Participate in departmental, regional and provincial committees, as required

What The Role Requires:

• A Baccalaureate Degree in Health Sciences or equivalent combined with minimum of three years experience in Public Health
• 3 years of Supervisory experience
• Expert knowledge of analytical, statistical and epidemiological methods normally acquired by an MSc, MHSc or MPH in epidemiology or equivalent
• Ability to synthesize, evaluate and integrate health/epidemiological information from multiple sources and to provide recommendations for policy formulation/dissemination
• Knowledge and understanding of public health and community health issues 
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong problem solving and use of evidence are vital for program decisions
• Polished organization skills with ability to facilitate, help manage projects and manage time effectively
• Analytical skills to monitor, analyze and interpret program data
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience in the use of computer software for statistical analyses (e.g., SPSS, SAS, STATA, Epi-Info, Access, Excel, Powerpoint) and Ministry databases (e.g., iPHIS/Cognos, Panorama/PEAR)
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) are essential in order for you to communicate effectively with your direct reports, the Management team, other Departmental staff and external partners; written reports must be technical, factual and statistically sound
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to situations that require urgent responses (e.g., disease outbreaks)
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Why Join Us?

At Peel Region, you’ll do meaningful work that protects and improves the health of one of Canada’s most diverse communities through evidence‑informed public health action. In this leadership role, you’ll guide a specialized surveillance team, collaborate with epidemiologists and system partners, and help shape data‑driven responses to communicable diseases while advancing equity, innovation, and public service excellence.

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

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Voluntary 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.

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 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 6,700 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.

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 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.