Analyst, Research & Policy
Regional Municipality of Peel
•Hybrid
About The Position
Reporting to the Manager, Health Protection, you will provide research and analysis, project leadership, policy and strategic assistance, program planning and evaluation support to the Health Protection Division and the Medical Officer of Health on environmental health issues, in particular climate change.
Requirements
- A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted)
- Master’s degree in public health, toxicology, planning or other relevant public health discipline
- A minimum of three years related experience
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize, evaluate and integrate health, and environment information from multiple sources and provide recommendations related to preventing/mitigating health impacts, policy formulation and strategic planning/prioritization
- Broad knowledge of climate change and public health issues, and environmental and health impact assessments
- Strong knowledge in qualitative and quantitative research methods and analytical skills including critical appraisal and appropriate use of evidence
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
- Superior organizational skills coupled with the ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a high degree of discretion and diplomacy
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
- Research health issues in the environmental health practice area dealing with air quality and climate change
- Evaluation and critical appraisal of relevant studies to inform evidence-based practice in environmental health
- Recommend risk management strategies involving a wide range of stakeholders from the community, government, and non-governmental agencies
- Develop policy positions on climate change and air quality issues
- Monitor and evaluate the local implications of municipal, provincial and federal health policy decisions
- Design interventions to reduce the health-related impacts of climate change
- Liaise with colleagues from other divisions within Public Health and the Region of Peel, members of the community, representatives of industry and environmental groups, government officials and staff from area municipal departments
Benefits
- Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis
- 3 Paid personal days and designated floating holidays
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
