Medical Officer of Health, Peel Public Health

Overview

Job Description

Medical Officer of Health
Health Services, Public Health

Status: Regular Full Time

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

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Innovation. Strengthen Community Health.

Serving as Peel’s Medical Officer of Health (MOH) is more than a role—it’s a chance to shape the future of public health. You’ll be part of a leadership team known for advancing innovative, equity-focused solutions that improve lives and influence provincial and national public health practice. At Peel Region, we believe in creating a community where everyone thrives. Guided by our values of Care, Courage, Service, and Integrity, we are building a healthier, more inclusive future for 1.5 million residents—one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most diverse populations.

Serving as Peel’s Medical Officer of Health (MOH) is a career-defining opportunity to improve lives, strengthen communities, and advance public health practice across Ontario. You will be part of a leadership team known for advancing innovative, equity-focused solutions that improve outcomes locally and influence public health practice provincially and nationally.

Peel Public Health: A Proven Leader in Innovation

Peel Public Health has a strong track record of pioneering ideas that meet community needs. Examples include:

• Dental care for seniors – piloted in Peel, now a province-wide program.
• Climate change health assessments – Peel was the first public health unit in Canada to complete one.
• COVID-19 vaccination leadership – from “hot spot” to “beacon of light,” thanks to trusted community engagement and partnerships.
• Digital and AI capacity – leading the sector in applying technology to better serve residents.

With a population that is young (average age 39), diverse (69% identify with a racialized group), and rapidly aging (seniors up 20% in the past five years), Peel offers a uniquely dynamic environment where innovative public health solutions can shape outcomes for generations.

The Opportunity

As Peel’s MOH, You Will

• Provide visionary and collaborative leadership to a team of over 700 public health professionals.
• Champion the Peel Public Health Strategic Plan, advancing health equity, prevention, and upstream solutions to complex challenges.
• Guide and inspire interdisciplinary teams working in areas such as climate change adaptation, opioid risk mitigation, place-based immunization, and digital health innovation.
• Serve as a credible and trusted spokesperson, engaging with Council, community leaders, and the public.
• Lead clinical activities related to communicable disease prevention, control, and health promotion.
• Partner closely with the Commissioner of Health Services and Regional Council, ensuring alignment, accountability, and measurable impact.
• Serve as an integral member of the Health Leadership Team (HLT)—the steering committee for the Health Department (Public Health, Paramedics, Seniors Services, and Health Strategic Planning & Partnerships). Together, the HLT champions collaboration across divisions, sets priorities, and integrates strategies where it makes sense to improve outcomes for residents.
• Build and sustain cross-sector partnerships with governments, health system leaders, and community organizations.
• Model leadership rooted in listening, inclusion, collaboration, and wellbeing.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a visionary, collaborative leader with the expertise and credibility to guide Peel through its next chapter in public health.

Education & Credentials

• Medical Degree (MD) with a current license to practice medicine in Ontario (CPSO).
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCP) in Public Health and Preventive Medicine (or equivalent recognized by CPSO).
• Master’s degree in Health Sciences or Public Health preferred.

Experience

• Minimum five years in a senior health leadership role with responsibility for public health program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Significant experience in health-related program and service delivery, including health promotion and disease prevention.
• Demonstrated success in building collaborative partnerships with governments, health system partners, and community organizations.
• Experience advising and influencing elected officials, community boards, and senior decision-makers.

Leadership Attributes

• A collaborative leader who inspires trust, builds bridges, and integrates perspectives across systems.
• A strong advocate for health equity, inclusion, and system transformation.
• Skilled communicator and credible public spokesperson, particularly in high-profile or crisis contexts.
• Emotionally intelligent, with a leadership style that values teamwork, shared accountability, and wellbeing.

Why Peel Region?

At Peel, Your Work Matters. Here, You Will Find

• Impact with purpose – lead public health in one of the most diverse, fast-growing regions in Canada.
• Collaboration at every level – work as part of the Health Leadership Team advancing shared priorities across the Health Department.
• Innovation and leadership – a workplace that values creativity, data, and system-level influence.
• Flexibility – hybrid work arrangement with meaningful in-person collaboration balanced with flexibility.
• A values-driven culture – grounded in Care, Courage, Service, and Integrity.

At Peel, your work truly matters. Together, we are building a healthier, more inclusive future for our community—and shaping public health practice well beyond our borders.

In this leadership role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that values meaningful in-person connection while supporting balance and adaptability. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This approach blends the best of in-person collaboration and hybrid work flexibility, ensuring we remain responsive to both organizational priorities and employee wellbeing.

Please note that off-site work must be based in Ontario to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.

Peel Region also offers job-based flexible hours of work, empowering employees to manage personal and professional commitments while continuing to deliver exceptional service to our community.

Our recruitment process may include interviews conducted through video conference technology. As we move through the recruitment process, additional information will be shared with candidates about the role, Peel Region, and Peel Public Health to provide deeper insights into our work, culture, and future directions. To ensure you receive all communications about your application, please regularly check your spam and junk email folders.

Be bold. Think big. Lead with collaboration. Join us.

Apply today to shape the future of public health at Peel.

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 200,000 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 zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

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.