Analyst - Physician Services

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Analyst – Physician Services at Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority is responsible for supporting Physician Services decision-making through research, analysis, and clear communication. This role drafts briefing notes and memos, assists with data analysis, and contributes to policy and process development.

The Analyst also participates in SLRPSI and SLFNHA board meetings, providing insights and documenting key discussions to support strategic planning and effective program delivery.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree in health policy, public administration, Indigenous governance or a combination of education/experience as deemed acceptable by SLFNHA
• Experience in Health Information Management or a combination of education/experience as deemed acceptable by SLFNHA
• Ability to prepare and deliver high quality written reports and presentations for diverse audiences with the ability to express ideas clearly and that are culturally appropriate
• Experience in developing policies, governance procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of the complex health service delivery landscape in northern Ontario and inter-jurisdictional issues related to First Nations health
• Must have working knowledge of political, legislative and regulatory process impacting First Nations health and governance
• Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations knowledgeable of First Nations people, history, culture, health priorities and social issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional integrity and confidentiality
• Time management and strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate in Sioux Lookout District First Nations dialects is an asset

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate correspondence, proposals, discussion papers, internal documents, and briefing notes for boards, committees, and working groups
• Liaise with First Nations, partner organizations, and service agencies to support program planning and implementation
• Support the ongoing implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Strategic Plan
• Review and evaluate policies, SOPs to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Conduct research, synthesize findings, and provide evidence-informed advice
• Identify and apply knowledge translation approaches tailored to diverse audiences, incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing
• Collaborate with Finance to identify funding opportunities and support proposals and partnerships
• Research and analyze provincial and federal legislation affecting First Nations health in Sioux Lookout area
• Collect, analyze and disseminate data to support planning and decision-making
• Collaborate with the Anishinaawbewaadiziwin Department to support implementation of the Anishinaabe Health Plan
• Participate in advocacy strategies aligned with strategic plans and annual work plans
• Attend and participate in committees, working groups, and stakeholder meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager

Education

Post-secondary degree in health policy/public administration/Indigenous governance

Job description

Description

Salary Range: $68,778 - $100,438 per annum.

Position Type: Full-time Permanent

Posting Type : This job posting is for an existing vacancy

Closing Date: October 16 , 2026 @8:30a.m. CST

Job Summary:

The Analyst – Physician Services is responsible for supporting Physician Services decision-making through research, analysis, and clear communication. This role involves drafting briefing notes and memos, assisting with data analysis, and contributing to the development of policies and processes. The Analyst also participates in SLRPSI and SLFNHA board meetings, providing insights and documenting key discussions to support strategic planning and effective program delivery.

Accountability:

The Analyst – Physician Services is accountable to the Director – Physician Services.

Qualifications

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
• Post secondary degree in health policy, public administration, Indigenous governance or a combination of education/experience as deemed acceptable by SLFNHA
• Minimum one (1) year work experience in Health Information Management or a combination of education/experience as deemed acceptable by SLFNHA
• Ability to prepare and deliver high quality written reports and presentations for diverse audiences with the ability to express ideas clearly and that are culturally appropriate
• Experience in developing policies, governance procedures and guidelines
• Experience in a project management capacity is an asset
• Knowledge of the complex health service delivery landscape in northern Ontario and the inter-jurisdictional issues as they relate to the First Nations health
• Must have working knowledge of political, legislative and regulatory process impacting First Nations health and First Nations governance
• Demonstrated understanding of and competence in, serving culturally diverse populations knowledgeable of First Nations' people, history, culture, health priorities and social issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.
• Good working knowledge and experience in time management, excellent organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate in one or more of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout District will be an asset
• Ability to perform the requirements of the role on a regular basis

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and coordinate correspondence, proposals, discussion papers, internal documents, and briefing notes for SLRPSI and SLFNHA Boards, committees, and working groups.
• Liaise with First Nations, partner organizations, and service agencies in collaboration with the Director to support program planning and implementation.
• Support the ongoing implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the SLRPSI Strategic Plan.
• Review and evaluate existing policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement within Program Services.
• Conduct research, synthesize findings, and provide evidence-informed advice and recommendations on best practices.
• Identify and apply effective knowledge translation and transfer approaches tailored to targeted audiences, incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing and culturally appropriate methods.
• Collaborate with Finance and internal stakeholders to identify funding opportunities, and support the development of proposals and partnerships with external agencies.
• Research, review, monitor, and analyze provincial and federal legislation, policies, initiatives, and operational plans impacting First Nations health and health services in the Sioux Lookout area.
• Collect, develop, analyze, and disseminate qualitative and quantitative data to support program planning, policy development, and decision-making.
• Collaborate with the Anishinaawbewaadiziwin Department to support the ongoing facilitation, implementation, and evaluation of the Anishinaabe Health Plan.
• Participate in the development and coordination of advocacy strategies aligned with the SLRPSI Strategic Plan and Program Services annual work plans.
• Attend and actively participate in SLRPSI committee, working group, and stakeholder meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager.

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees: