Job Description

Supervisor, CDIP - Harm Reduction

Health Services - Public Health

Contract Full-Time; Duration: 13 Months

Salary Range: $100,172 - $125,213 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work mode: Onsite * see below for more details about this work mode.

Who we are: We provide training, education, and van outreach services distributing safer drug use materials for injection and inhalation practices, safer sex supplies, and provide Naloxone (Narcan) kits to prevent and respond to overdoses. Our services are confidential and free. No health card is required.

In this role you will Supervise a team of Community Development Workers, Health Promoter and Administrative support.

What you will do in this role:

• Oversee operations of the Peel Works Harm Reduction Program
• Plan, develop, implement, and report on Public Health programs mandated under the Ontario Public Health Standards and the Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction Guideline
• Manage change and support organization's vision, strategic and operational objectives
• Develop program objectives, policies and procedures consistent with a harm reduction philosophy
• Recruit, onboard, supervise, motivate and mentor team members to support individual and team performance
• Prepare, administer and monitor budget and other transactions related to financial management
• Liaise with other public health jurisdictions and community partners , e.g., community agencies, health care providers and other service providers
• Perform after-hours management on-call duties on a rotational basis

What the role requires:

• A bachelor's degree in health sciences, social sciences or equivalent, and current professional certification where relevant
• Minimum of five years' public health experience
• Previous supervisory experience
• Thorough knowledge of applicable Provincial legislation, policies, and standards, public health and health promotion theories and principles
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities :

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Political awareness, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships
• Ability to lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team towards delivering on program objectives with a customer/client focus
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:

• Previous experience in harm reduction

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

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing (non-union)
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Work Mode: In this role you will be required to attend on-site based on operational needs at the 7120 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ONworksite. Occasional remote work is available. 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.

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

About Us

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.

Additional Information

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 [email protected]

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. 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.

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