Senior Analyst, Health Workforce Information, Data Development – Canadian Institute for Health Information

Title of the Job: Senior Analyst, Health Workforce Information, Data Development

Location: Toronto, ON – Ottawa, ON

Job Description: Who we areWe are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada’s health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada’s health care systems.CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include

• HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
• Retirement Planning Program
• Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
• Work-life balance
• Career Planning Program
• Learning and Professional Development Program
• Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts

Why is this role important?The Senior Analyst plays a strategic role in advancing and leveraging pan-Canadian health workforce data and information. The role is dynamic and strategic in nature and is best suited for a critical thinker with a breadth of skills including a strong background in problem solving, public speaking, writing, and advanced analytics. They conduct data management activities including writing and updating statistical code required for the development, computation, analysis, and/or verification of key deliverables. The Senior Analyst will participate in department/branch projects and initiatives, as well as other meetings and special projects as required.What you’ll do1. Conducts environmental scans and literature reviews to support the development of reports, statistics, and indicators.2. Supports the management of CIHI data, ensuring it is fit for purpose, and to support the production of key deliverables for internal and external dissemination. Key deliverables include relevant documentation, data tables, custom data requests, and topical analytical reports.3. Supports the release of data and information through private and public reporting tools, including leading the execution of test strategies / test cases to ensure accuracy of the reported results in adherence with CIHI’s corporate information quality framework.4. Maintains detailed knowledge of data, tools, and analytical techniques used to produce standard and ad-hoc outputs.5. Leads and/or contributes to the development of materials (e.g., analytical reports, methodology or technical notes, presentations, educational, media, etc.) for dissemination of findings and knowledge translation, and reviews written products for analytic accuracy and quality.6. Provides professional and timely client support to respond to internal and external client queries as required.7. Ensures adherence to, and ability to demonstrate compliance with, CIHI’s privacy and security policies and procedures when using CIHI data and information.8. Develops and maintains knowledge of CIHI’s data holdings, trends in health services research and health policy, and stakeholder information needs to support current work and contribute to the development of new analytic proposals.9. Participates in other meetings, departmental/branch projects and initiatives, and corporate project teams as required.What you’ll bring to the table

• Undergraduate degree in Biostatistics, Public Health, Health Administration, Health Services Research, or Health Informatics or a related field. Graduate degree is an asset.
• Three to five years related experience working with relational databases / large datasets, including manipulating, maintaining, and preparing data and presenting analyses and reports for different audiences.
• Proficiency with data manipulation using Python is required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• A critical thinker with a breadth of skills including a strong background in problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications.

Proven organizational and time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively to meet deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.

To find out more about this role and other exciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our ‘Careers’ section.We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.Please note the CIHI Recruiting Team uses email to communicate with applicants. Please make sure your profile has an updated email address that is checked regularly, including the junk/spam mail folder, as we send time sensitive emails (i.e. testing and interview bookings).

Company Name: Canadian Institute for Health Information

Salary: $77390 per year

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