Advisor, Strategic Public Policy

Regional Municipality of Peel

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Advisor, Strategic Public Policy Health Services – Health Strategy, Planning and Partnerships Status: 1 Contract Full Time (13 Months – Parental Leave Coverage) Hiring Range: $105,754.00 – $118,974.00 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable) 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: At Peel Region, our Health Strategy, Planning and Partnerships team brings people, data, and ideas together to strengthen community well‑being. We lead strategic planning, spark innovation, and build meaningful partnerships that drive system‑wide improvements. Our work makes a real and lasting impact across Peel—and we’re looking for passionate people to help shape healthier futures.

Requirements

• University degree in a related field, such as public policy, public administration or health policy.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in public policy, research or strategic decision-making environment.
• Experience writing council reports, briefing notes for senior leadership.
• Proficiency in MS office productivity software.
• Knowledge and experience in using project management principles.
• Strong communication, facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide specialized advice to support strategic policy development.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal policy, legislative frameworks.
• Understanding of local health system and Peel Region's role within it.
• Skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Nice To Haves

• Completed Masters’ degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic policy support, expert analysis, and thoughtful guidance to the Health Leadership Team, Commissioner of Health Services, and Regional Council.
• Monitor emerging legislation, government priorities, and political trends that influence Health Services, and translate them into actionable insights.
• Lead and manage policy and advocacy projects that advance departmental and corporate priorities.
• Support the development of health policy and advocacy priorities for Regional Council and its committees.
• Research and synthesize complex policy issues to inform decision‑making across Health Services.
• Work with internal and external partners to identify, assess, and respond to provincial and federal policy changes; mitigating risks and identifying opportunities for advocacy or system improvement.
• Build structures and processes to improve how information, intelligence, and insights are shared across Health Services and beyond.
• Collaborate across departments to support system integration and partnerships, strengthen policy and advocacy planning, alignment, and implementation.
• Guide and review intelligence gathered by policy analysts to ensure high‑quality monitoring and analysis of legislative and environmental trends.
• Partner with the Manager, Public Policy & Advocacy to develop and deliver departmental Advocacy Plans by engaging with sector organizations, stakeholders, and leaders.
• Provide regular reporting to the Director, Health Strategy, Planning and Partnerships and the Health Leadership Team on progress, priorities, and emerging issues.

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 (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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level