Job number: J0424-1354
Job title: Analyst, Health System Analytics
Job Type: Permanent Full time
Location: Toronto, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Number of positions: 1
Date posted: April 30, 2024
Closing date: May 13, 2024
Range minimum: $63,730.00/year
Who we are
We 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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 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?
Working as part of a team, the Analyst is responsible for carrying out a range of activities that contribute to the development and production of analytical products that inform health system improvement. Major responsibilities include researching data sources, participating in literature searching and evidence synthesis, conducting data analyses, conducting quality assurance checks, contributing to the writing of analytical reports and developing innovative means to visualize findings (e.g. infographics).
What you’ll do
- Conducts basic quantitative and/or qualitative analyses to support the development of reports and studies. Provides support and assists with broader more complex analysis/replication under the direction of the program leads.
- Conducts literature reviews and synthesizes findings. Provides interpretation, context and identifies key findings from analysis.
- Responds to client requests for analysis and in compiling data for media requests and releases, including data validation and fact checking.
- Liaises with stakeholders to identify data and/or analytical requirements and assists with interpretation of results, related to specific analyses.
- Supports data quality and quality assurance process and fact checking activities as directed.
- Assists with knowledge translation and exchange activities. May participate in external meetings or prepare materials for external meetings and stakeholder engagements.
- Prepares and maintains technical notes/definitions. Drafts written text for CIHI reports or analytic projects within agreed outline under guidance from senior staff.
- Respects privacy and confidentiality of information by adhering to policies in Privacy and Confidentiality of Health Information at CIHI and related procedures and directives.
- Develops and maintains knowledge of CIHI’s data holdings, related data held by other organizations, and tools used by CIHI to access these data holdings.
- Maintains current knowledge about analytical techniques, health services and population health research, and stakeholder information needs.
- Collaborates with other CIHI departments and participates on CIHI project teams as required.
- Assumes responsibility for other related duties as assigned.
What you’ll bring to the table
- Undergraduate degree in epidemiology, health sciences, social sciences, statistics or similar field. Graduate degree is an asset
- One to three years’ experience working in a health care analysis or policy environment involved in the analysis, design and dissemination of research studies and related information products.
- Knowledge of the Canadian health care system.
- Experience in the use of software that supports literature review (Citavi), statistical analysis (SAS, R) and Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint. Experience with Python programming languages is an asset
- Sound research and written communications skills, including the ability to prepare, interpret and effectively present evidence synthesis (e.g., literature review) and key analytical findings.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, activities and priorities.
- Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team within a matrix environment.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Fluency in English 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).