Senior Analyst, Data Advancement and Modernization

Job title: Senior Analyst, Data Advancement and Modernization

Company: Canadian Institute for Health Information


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 is responsible for compiling data, information and evidence from a variety of data, literature and other sources to support data analysis, statistical and data quality studies, and responding to stakeholder needs through the production of analytical products and reports. The Senior Analyst will play a key role in implementing the Hub program of work, including the migration of the raw data and data transformations to Hub, and/or the development and migration of the product development to Hub. The Senior Analyst is also responsible for activities related to data management, data quality, analytics, and reporting projects.What you’ll do1. Develops, delivers, and maintains indicator calculations, data requests, product releases and other related work.2. Implements data quality assurance processes, actively contributes to the identification and resolution of data quality issues and undertakes fact checking activities.3. Engages with internal stakeholders on the migration of the CMDB data management to the data Hub, and/or the migration of the YHS and other product cycles to the Product Hub. May also engage with external stakeholders on the use of FSI products.4. Prepares technical notes, user documentation and presentations, interpretation of data quality initiatives, development and calculation of indicators; conducts and interprets data analysis and prepares statistical and descriptive reports. Conduct literature reviews.5. Responds to client requests related to all areas of FSI.6. Contributes to the promotion of CIHI products and services through participation on external committees, presentations and/or attendance at conferences, preparation of articles for publication and other activities as required.7. Collaborates with other CIHI teams in relation to the use of CMDB data and products.8. Respects privacy and confidentiality of information by adhering to policies in Privacy and Confidentiality of Health Information at CIHI and related procedures and directives.9. Participates and supports other relevant analytic projects and activities as required.What you’ll bring to the table

• An undergraduate degree in health administration, epidemiology, statistics, health services research or similar fields. A graduate degree is an asset.

• Minimum 3 – 5 years’ related experience in the manipulation and analysis of administrative data sets and standard analytical techniques.

• Proficiency with data manipulation and statistical software, such as, Python, R or other statistical software is required. Familiarity with SAS is an asset.

• Strong critical-thinking skills with the ability to analyze and combine data and information to produce insights and knowledge that stakeholders can put into action.

• Proven ability to work as part of a team, and work with minimal supervision.

• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to prepare, interpret and effectively present key analytical findings and statistical analysis.

• Knowledge of the Standards for Management Information Systems in Canadian Health Service Organizations (MIS Standards) and the Canadian MIS Database is an asset.

• Knowledge of CIHI’s databases, in particular the Organizational Index (OI), Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) and National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS) and the use of Resource Intensity Weights (RIWs) is an asset.

• Ability to meet occasional travel requirements, as required.

• 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).

Expected salary: $77390 per year

Location: Toronto, ON – Ottawa, ON

Job date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 01:56:44 GMT

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