Analyst, Health System Performance, Indicator Research and Development

United States Digital Space LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension

Retirement Planning Program

Vacation and leave

Work-life balance

Career Planning Program

Learning & Development

Flexible benefits

Job summary

CIHI is seeking a health data analyst to compile, verify and analyze health system data, contributing to indicators and analytical reports. You will perform data prep, quality assurance, statistical analyses, and create dashboards for diverse audiences.

The role emphasizes reproducible analytics, documentation and client-facing communication to support health system improvements. Toronto or Ottawa locations preferred; English fluency required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' data analytics experience.
• Experience creating clear data visualizations and reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with health system data or indicator development.
• Proficiency with data manipulation and statistical software (Python/R).
• Familiarity with BI/visualization tools and reproducible analytics workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean and validate data from internal and external sources; perform data quality assessments and documentation.
• Contribute to development of analytical plans, indicator definitions and methodology.
• Develop, run and maintain analytic code; produce reproducible analyses and maintain documentation/version control.
• Conduct statistical analyses to identify trends, anomalies and insights; apply analytic techniques for indicator production.
• Produce and maintain regular and ad hoc reports, dashboards and visual products for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build and maintain queries/data extracts and support ETL processes when required.
• Provide client support and respond to stakeholder requests; liaise with internal program teams and external data providers.
• Support data governance practices, metadata standards and documentation for reproducibility.
• Contribute to automation of routine processes and analytics workflows.
• Contribute to environmental scans and literature reviews to support reports and indicators.

Skills

Python/R

Data visualization

Health data analytics

Statistics

SQL or data manipulation

Microsoft Office

BI tools

Data governance

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Undergraduate degree in Health Information/Statistics/Data Science

Tools

Python

R

BI tools (Power BI/Tableau)

Excel

Job description

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 Analyst compiles, verifies and analyzes health system data, contributes to the development of indicators and analytical reports and disseminates results to diverse internal and external audiences. This role combines data preparation and quality assurance with statistical and programming work, visualization and client-facing communication to inform health system improvement.

What you'll do

1. Collect, clean and validate data from internal and external sources; perform data quality assessments and documentation.

2. Contribute to the development of analytical plans, indicator definitions and methodology.

3. Develop, run and maintain analytic code; prepare reproducible analyses and maintain documentation/version control.

4. Conduct statistical and exploratory analyses to identify trends, anomalies and insights; apply appropriate analytic techniques for indicator production.

5. Produce and maintain regular and ad hoc reports, dashboards and visual products for technical and non technical audiences.

6. Build and maintain queries/data extracts and support ETL processes where required.

7. Provide client support and respond to stakeholder requests; liaise with internal program teams and external data providers to clarify data submissions and reporting needs.

8. Support the implementation of data governance practices, metadata standards and documentation to ensure analytic reproducibility.

9. Contribute to automation of routine processes and continuous improvement of analytic workflows.

10. Contribute to environmental scans and literature reviews to support the development of reports, statistics, and indicators

What you'll bring to the table

• Undergraduate degree in Health Information, Statistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics or a related field.
• 1-3 years' experience of related data analytics.
• Experience producing clear data visualizations and reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with health system data, hospital/clinical information systems, or indicator development.
• Proficiency with data manipulation and statistical software, such as Python, R, or equivalent tools.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with BI/visualization tools and experience producing visual products.
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata standards and reproducible analytics workflows (version control, documentation).
• Knowledge of the health care system.
• Analytical rigor, attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Client-service orientation and ability to translate complex analyses into clear recommendations or key analytical findings.
• Organizational and time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning.
• Knowledge of the health care system.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with cloud-based analytic environments or modern data stacks is an asset.

Employment Equity

*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.*

Additional Requirements

• Primary locations: Toronto or Ottawa.
• Must comply with all CIHI workplace policies, including privacy and confidentiality.
• Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.