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Analyst, Research and Policy - Mississauga, Canada - Regional Municipality of Peel

Regional Municipality of Peel

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Mississauga, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description:

Analyst, Research and Policy - Research, Policy and Planning Team**
Health Services, Communicable Diseases

Status:
(1) Contract Full Time - 6 Months

Salary Range:
$ per hour

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

Who we are:

The Communicable Diseases team supports the advancement of communicable diseases control through critical program and policy analysis, monitoring and assessment of legislation, data anlysis, completion of evidence reviews, and the writing of reports/corporate communications.

This position provides expert guidance and advice on the development and implementation of programs, policies, processes and objectives.

What you will do in this role:

Interpret and analyze information to provide strategic recommendations that will guide policy and programming decisions
Conduct literature reviews and utilize epidemiological data sources on communicable diseases trends to ensure that program best practices are in place
Research and write policies, procedures and related best practices including program manuals and medical directives and keep up to date
Lead evaluation design for communicable disease control programs in conjunction with program supervisors
Write reports on key communicable disease control issues faced by the community or other highrisk groups
Participate on provincial public health networks for communicable disease management to communicate and ensure consistent practice related to our policy
Monitor and evaluate the local implications of provincial and federal health policy decisions
Act as an educational resource on policy, practice and medical directives to front line supervisors and staff
Design and deliver ongoing training sessions for staff on policy changes, medical directives, practice changes and core competencies for public health practitioners
Prepare a wide range of written and visual communication products such as reviews of research evidence, briefing documents, policy positions and presentations

What the role requires:

At least three (3) years of work experience in a Public Health setting
A Master's degree, preferred, in Public Health Sciences or a relevant discipline
Broad knowledge of public health issues and communicable diseases control program and applicable legislation
Experience in evidenceinformed decisionmaking methodology, project management, project leadership
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
Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent facilitation, presentation, organizational skills, and problemsolving 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
Welldeveloped report writing skills
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
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

Work Mode & Job Location:
at 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON

In this role you will have the ability to work mostly remote.

You will be required to occasionally attend on-site meetings based on operational requirements at the 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON worksite.

Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

_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 be completed with video conference technology.

At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. The Ontario government has passed legislation that will dissolve Peel Region on January 1, 2025. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the transition.

Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model.

For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.c