Associate Medical Officer of Health

6w1 month ago

Peel Region

CA · Full-time · C$200,000 – C$250,000

About this role

As the Associate Medical Officer of Health, you will play a vital role in shaping and guiding public health strategy in Peel. Reporting to the Medical Officer of Health, you will provide medical expertise and strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with the department's goals.

Your day-to-day involves collaborating with Associate Medical Officers of Health, Directors, and Managers to align divisional activities with strategic goals. You will also respond to medical consults from public health staff and community physicians and provide 24-hour on-call MOH coverage on a rotation basis.

Peel Public Health is a forward-thinking, community-focused team dedicated to improving health outcomes across one of Canada's most diverse regions. The team values care, courage, service, and integrity, and empowers people to do meaningful work that matters.

In this leadership role, you will support the Medical Officer of Health and lead or support emergency response efforts. You'll champion innovative approaches that improve the health and well-being of Peel residents while addressing health inequities through strong partnerships and community engagement.

Requirements

Medical degree (MD) from an accredited university
Eligibility for an independent practice certificate from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
Specialty certification in Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Experience in public health program design, implementation, and evaluation
Knowledge of the Ontario Public Health Standards and relevant legislation
Proven leadership and strategic planning skills in a public health setting
Ability to build relationships with diverse community partners and stakeholders
Eligible for provincial appointment as an Associate Medical Officer of Health

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and evidence-informed medical expertise in public health program design, implementation, and evaluation as part of the Public Health Leadership Team
Collaborate with Associate Medical Officers of Health, Directors, and Managers to align divisional activities with the department’s strategic goals
Build and strengthen relationships with community partners, government agencies, health professionals, and residents to support a collaborative approach to public health
Promote a culture of equity, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement within Public Health
Respond to medical consults from public health staff and community physicians
Provide 24-hour on-call MOH coverage on a rotation basis
Lead or support emergency response
Support the Medical Officer of Health as required

Benefits

Hybrid work mode providing flexibility in work location
Potential eligibility for provincial top-up compensation contingent on appointment
Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking, community-focused public health team
Meaningful role that directly impacts the health and well-being of a diverse community