Analyst, Research and Policy – Family Health

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About the role

  • Public health policy analyst guiding Peel Region’s family health programs through research, epidemiology, and policy analysis. Developing recommendations, reports, and presentations for population health decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Apply advanced public health and/or technical knowledge regarding population health, social determinants of health, epidemiology, and evidence-informed decision making
  • Provide expert interpretation of legislation and internal and external policies and procedures
  • Monitor, identify, and analyze health status data, policies, and research to recommend responses to trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Interpret and analyze complex information to provide strategic and operational recommendations for policy and program decisions
  • Identify emerging issues and trends and incorporate findings into policy and program development recommendations
  • Monitor, develop, implement, and advocate for policies with positive population health implications
  • Provide expert guidance to program and evaluation planning
  • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with internal colleagues and external partners
  • Incorporate diversity, ethnicity, language, and culture into research and policy analyses
  • Prepare specialized documentation, reports, and statistical analyses
  • Synthesize complex information into research evidence reviews, briefing documents, policy positions, council reports, and presentations
  • Prepare and deliver presentations at local and provincial meetings and conferences as required

Requirements

  • 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, and 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
  • Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team setting and across organizational boundaries
  • Ability to work with a high degree of discretion and diplomacy
  • Proficient computer skills, including Excel and Visio
  • Excellent facilitation, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to synthesize complex information for varied audiences
  • Strong research skills, including qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • Strong facilitation, project management, collaboration, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Combination of education and experience may be considered
  • Master's Degree in related field (nice to have)

Benefits

  • 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 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
  • Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
  • Accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request
  • Accessible formats and communication supports available

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$94,455 - CA$118,069 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridMississaugaCanada

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