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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.