ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR PUBLIC HEALTH

• Job ID: 58250
• Job Category: Health Services
• Division & Section: Public Health, Community Health & Wellbeing
  Work Location: TORONTO PUBLIC HEALTH HEADQUARTERS
• Job Type & Duration: Hybrid, Permanent Vacancy
• Salary: $142,104.00-$189,918.00
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 1 
• Posting Period: 24-JUL-2025 to 14-AUG-2025 
  
  

The permanent Associate Director (A/D) for Communicable Diseases, Institutions, Outbreaks and Liaison (CDIOL) will report to the Director Health Protection/Deputy Medical Officer of Health. The A/D will work closely with the Associate Director for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (CDIC) to respond to outbreaks of diseases of public health significance in both the community and institutions such as long-term care homes and oversee liaison activities with the health sector.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides overall direction to Communicable Diseases, Institutions, Outbreaks and Liaison (CDIOL) program including planning, developing and implementing program components and public policy with the goal of improving population health, reducing infectious diseases, responding to lapses in infection prevention and control (IPAC), outbreaks in institutional settings such as long-term care homes (LTCHs) and case reports.
• Oversees staff who conduct liaison work including gathering relevant public health information with health sector partners including acute care and chronic care hospitals in Toronto
• Work with Ontario Ministry of Health IPAC Hubs to support implementation of IPAC recommendations in outbreak investigations in locations where vulnerable individuals live such as LTCHs
• Works closely with the Vaccine Preventable Diseases program to oversee support for vaccination activities in locations where vulnerable individuals reside including LTCHs
• Provides guidance and direction for case management involving high-risk clients, including post-exposure prophylaxis recommendations and consultation on legal issues related to client follow-up
• Directs through subordinate management staff, all activities of the program, delegating management responsibility appropriately
• Develops, designs and implements functional policies and programs that make major changes in overall business performance based on long-term needs
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of program performance through ensuring the establishment of appropriate data collection processes and analysis and the development and implementation of sound management practices and procedures
• Provides program management staff with direction and guidance, processes and tools to increase efficiencies and improve effectiveness of the program
• Leads and motivates a diverse program management team and workforce, ensures effective teamwork, provides resolution to controversial labour relations issues, ensures high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others
• Develops, recommends and administers the annual budget for the program, and ensures that the program’s expenditures are controlled and maintained within budget
• Manages staff complement control, negotiates service contracts and performance targets with funders and service providers, and prepares business cases and procurement requests in accordance with corporate requirements
• Establishes employee recruitment, retention and recognition strategies
• Ensures due diligence related to occupational health and safety
• Coordinates activities of the program with relevant Associate Medical Officers of Health
• Directs operations in the program by providing leadership, direction and support to subordinate management staffs who are accountable for the day-to-day program operation
• Monitors program performance and makes necessary adjustments to meet targets
• Builds effective management teams and co-ordinates activities across the program and its sub-programs delivered through local offices and supported by the relevant AMOHs
• Provides guidance and direction regarding issues management when there are implications for other city services, intergovernmental liaison and political sensitivity
• Monitors community health indicators and identifies emerging issues in the external environment that could impact relevant community health needs and/or service delivery pressures, and uses this information to direct the establishment of public health interventions that improve the health of the City’s residents
• Develops multi-year strategic and operating plans that are innovative and evidence-based, maximize service delivery efficiencies, and integrate access and equity principles
• Directs and holds responsibility for compliance with Ontario Public Health Standards, applicable statutes, municipal by-laws and City Council directives
• Directs activities related to provincial accountability mechanisms, accreditation standards, quality assurance and risk management
• Develops and maintains appropriate communication, consultation and/or partnership strategies to ensure effective working relationships with external agencies and health service providers, and establishes protocols that support referral, service co-ordination and continuity of service
• Develops policies and procedures that ensure that programs and services implemented in the community meet professional standards (e.g. College of Nurses or CNPHI), establishes mechanisms (including information management and data collection systems) to support and monitor compliance and protect the city from potential liability
• Monitors and evaluates performance of subordinate management staff and approves salary increments
• Participates in the review, planning and conduct of program innovations and applied research, including the preparation and review of research proposals and the submission of abstracts and delivery of presentations
• Represents Toronto Public Health and supports the Medical Officer of Health at meetings of the Board of Health, Sub Committees of the Board of Health, City Council and related Standing Committees
• Manages information and action requests from members of Council through verbal response, reports and briefing notes
• Establishes and maintains relationships with other municipal divisions, health sector leaders and other levels of government on programming and policy issues
• Participates as part of the senior leadership group for health protection providing input into decisions that guide the Health Protection Directorate
  
  

 Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Knowledge of, and participation in, infectious disease/outbreak control responses organized using the incident management system (IMS)
2. Experience working with medical professionals in a collaborative environment involving consulting with physicians during the course of responding to infectious disease case investigation or outbreak response.
3. Associate Director should have Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or be working towards certification as well as completed courses associated with the Canadian field epidemiology program. Educational equivalency for both programs will be considered.
4. Considerable experience managing, leading, coaching, developing and motivating a diverse team of professionals, resolving labour relations issues, and setting standards for high level business performance.
5. Considerable successful experience leading and implementing change to ensure continuous improvements and innovation and possess strong political acuity with the capacity to build productive and collaborative relationships with all levels of staff.
6. Considerable experience managing complex assignments from inception through to implementation while balancing political, community and other stakeholder interests.
7. Strong ability to manage competing priorities and demands in a rapidly changing environment.
8. Sound decision making ability using critical thinking and innovative and results oriented leadership.
9. Familiarity with Ontario Statutes, including Occupational Health and Safety Act, Health Protection and Promotion Act, Municipal Freedom of Information, and Personal Health Information and Privacy Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

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