Leadership Development Opportunity - Program… at Region of Peel · ON

Overview

Leadership Development Opportunity - Program Director, Operational Policy & Program Design

Social Development, Planning and Partnerships, Human Services

Status: Contract Full Time/Development Assignment - Two (2) Rotational Assignments each (up to 12 months) in duration

Salary Range: $162,893 to $203,616 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable)

Hiring Range: $162,893 to $183,255 per annum

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

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton On

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

About This Opportunity

This internal opportunity is designed as a leadership learning and development assignment to support succession planning, career growth and readiness for senior leadership roles within Human Services and the broader Region of Peel.

The assignment will support the leadership development through two (2) distinct assignments that will run back-to-back, providing the successful candidates exposure to:

• Complex system‑level leadership
• Departmental and enterprise influence
• Strategic policy, program design and transformation leadership
• Coaching, mentoring and people leadership at scale

The rotation structure will support reflection, skill‑building and growth across different leadership contexts, while ensuring continuity and progress against departmental priorities.

This opportunity aligns with the Region of Peel’s values of care, inclusion, collaboration, transparency and leadership, and supports employees in shaping their career pathways while delivering meaningful impact for the community.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director, Income and Social Supports, and supporting the Social Development, Planning and Partnerships division, the Program Director will contribute to the leadership and advancement of the following functional areas:

• Strategic planning, measurement and evaluation
• Research and business intelligence
• Project management and business transformation
• Program funding support
• Business support and development
• Community capacity and investment
• Poverty reduction and community engagement

The Program Director will support the Senior Director through the implementation of social development strategies, grant funding, research and planning, program evaluation, program support and audit functions, and project management.

This role is a key point of connection for Operational Policy & Program Design, working closely with senior leadership teams, internal partners, vendors, and external stakeholders to support change, innovation and community‑responsive program design.

Depending on the assignment focus, program leadership may have divisional, departmental and/or broader regional impact.

Learning Focus & Development Outcomes

Through this assignment, you will have opportunities to:

• Strengthen enterprise‑level leadership skills and systems thinking
• Apply evidence‑based research to policy and program design decisions
• Lead complex transformation initiatives with significant organizational impact
• Build confidence influencing senior leaders and cross‑departmental partners
• Deepen people‑leadership capability through coaching, mentoring and performance leadership
• Translate strategy into actionable and measurable outcomes

Ongoing support will include coaching, mentorship, regular feedback and alignment with individual career development goals.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance and developmental support to project staff and specialists focused on departmental transformation initiatives
• Ensure departmental policy and program decisions are informed by a deep understanding of complex social issues, community needs and evidence‑based research
• Advance social policy priorities including immigration, poverty reduction, volunteerism, social assistance reform, employment supports, homelessness prevention, social housing, and early learning and childcare
• Lead and coordinate cross‑departmental teams and external partners to ensure timely, integrated and effective delivery of transformation initiatives
• Monitor performance, service standards and outcomes; ensure systems are in place to support continuous improvement
• Translate strategies into tactical plans, providing analysis, advice and recommendations to the Human Services Leadership Team and departmental directors
• Support leadership in identifying and responding to emerging issues, changing business directions and new corporate priorities
• Lead complex change initiatives with strong engagement, communication and collaboration to drive adoption and sustainable outcomes
• Build and maintain trusting, collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to support integrated, enterprise‑wide service delivery

Qualifications

• Post‑graduate degree in Public Policy, Business, or a related field with a minimum 7 years of progressive experience in change or transformation initiatives, including at least 4 years leading large‑scale transformation (An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Demonstrated senior‑level leadership capability with a strong commitment to mentoring and developing others
• Proven ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity and change with resilience and learning agility
• Strong strategic, analytical and systems‑thinking skills, with the ability to connect strategy to execution
• Exceptional interpersonal, facilitation and relationship‑building skills
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Sound political and business acumen
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Knowledge of performance measurement and continuous improvement practices
• Training or certification in project and/or change management is considered an asset

Who Should Consider This Opportunity

This assignment is ideal for leaders who are:

• Ready to further develop enterprise‑level leadership capability
• Seeking experience with complex policy, program and transformation initiatives
• Motivated by contributing to community well‑being and social impact
• Interested in expanding influence, confidence and readiness for future senior leadership roles

The Region of Peel is committed to supporting employee growth, learning and mobility. Internal development assignments such as this are an important part of building strong leadership capacity while delivering meaningful outcomes for the community.

In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.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 include video conference technology

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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.