Senior Analyst, Indigenous Health
Job number: J0724-0397
Job title: Senior Analyst, Indigenous Health
Job Type: Contract
Location: Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Number of positions: 1
Contract Duration: March 31, 2026
Date posted: July 17, 2024
Closing date: July 30, 2024
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?
The Senior Analyst organizes, plans and prepares analytical projects related to First Nations, Inuit and Métis data health priorities. This role involves preparing relevant documentation, assessing data quality, producing statistics, fulfilling custom data requests, conducting analysis and contributing to analytical reports. Participates in department/branch projects and initiatives, as well as other meetings and special projects as required.
CIHI is on a learning journey, guided by what we learn from Indigenous Peoples, communities, governments, and organizations. We are committed to respecting Indigenous data sovereignty, advancing cultural safety and humility, and supporting the health and data priorities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.
What you’ll do
- Works with the Lead to manage 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 analytical reports related to First Nations, Inuit and Métis health priorities.
- Conducts data management activities including writing and updating statistical code required for the development, computation, analysis, and/or verification of key deliverables.
- Maintains detailed knowledge of data, tools, and analytical techniques used to produce standard and ad-hoc outputs.
- Scans, summarizes, and synthesizes research and policy literature for relevant Indigenous health information and/or to analyze data.
- Works closely with the Lead to plan analysis on First Nations, Inuit and Métis health priorities.
- 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.
- Provides professional and timely client support to respond to internal and external client queries as required.
- Ensures adherence to, and ability to demonstrate compliance with, CIHI’s privacy and security policies and procedures when using CIHI data and information.
- Maintains current 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.
- Participates in other meetings and corporate project teams as required.
- Contributes to the evolution of CIHI’s approach to supporting First Nation, Inuit, and Métis health data priorities and respecting principles of Indigenous data sovereignty
- Supports projects in collaboration with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis organizations and the development of reports and other products, such as website updates, materials for engagements/conferences/workshops, fact checking, and product testing (e.g., education and training products) for the team.
What you’ll bring to the table
- Undergraduate degree in a related field, or equivalent education/experience. A graduate degree in Epidemiology, Data Science, Biostatistics, Public Health, and/or Indigenous Health 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 and statistical software, such as R, Python or other statistical software is essential.
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision.
- 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.
- Fluency in English is required, bilingualism is an asset. Knowledge of an Indigenous language is an asset.
- Knowledge of data governance principles and practices, including principles of Indigenous Data Sovereignty is preferred.
- Understanding of population health, health systems and the use of health information for policy, planning, management, and evaluation purposes is preferred.
- Preference will be given to those who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
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).