Business Systems Analyst, Business Intelligence, Information Services – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until March 2028)

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa; Presencial; CAD 58.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

CHEO seeks a Business Systems Analyst to enhance the Electronic Patient Record and Hospital Information Systems. You will gather clinical workflow requirements, configure Epic modules, and develop real-time dashboards. The role emphasizes data literacy and integration with CHEO’s Data & AI strategy.

Strong SQL and BI skills, plus experience with Epic ecosystem, are required. This is a full-time on-site opportunity at CHEO in Ottawa, with a competitive compensation pay range and comprehensive

Formación

• University degree or equivalent with demonstrated performance (Essential)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (Essential)
• Advanced knowledge of writing SQL queries (Essential)
• Advanced knowledge of BI visualization tools (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) preferred (Essential)

Responsabilidades

• Confer with users, managers and clinical leadership.
• Analyze software requirements and impact on workflows.
• Configure and test the system per decisions.
• Develop reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Deliver training and create user documentation.
• Ensure accurate documentation of decisions and configurations.

Conocimientos

SQL queries

BI visualization

Power BI

Communication

Bilingualism French/English

Educación

University degree in a relevant field

Graduate certificate in Digital Health

Herramientas

Epic

Epic Cogito

Caboodle

Descripción del empleo

Compensation Pay Range: $41.93-$50.97

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand‑alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health‑care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Business Systems Analyst ensures ongoing improvement of the software applications forming the Electronic Patient Record and Hospital Information Systems; provides ongoing support to users; gathers and analyzes information regarding clinical workflows and business processes; configures and tests the system based on decisions; develops reports and dashboards; and participates in ongoing professional development. This role will contribute to advancing CHEO’s data and analytics objectives by developing actionable Epic reports that support real‑time decision‑making, enhance data literacy, and align with the organization’s unified Data & AI strategy.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confer with application users, operational managers and clinical leadership.
• Determine unique and specific software requirements.
• Analyze how new or enhanced features will impact current work processes and determine how it should be used.
• Investigate end users' preferences while making system configuration decisions.
• Analyze proposed changes to business processes to determine the changes on users and their information systems.
• Perform in depth analysis of integrated workflows, data collection needs, and other technical considerations.
• Evaluate proposed changes for their potential to offer improved patient care, lower operating costs and time found without creating risks for the hospital.
• Develop and document specifications in conjunction with other Business Systems Analysts to ensure that the application will interact smoothly and efficiently in end‑to‑end processes.
• Prioritize and implement requested changes to the system.
• Configure software based on decisions and test software to ensure that it meets functional specifications.
• Act as a resource for all system users to guide them in the effective use of the software application.
• Respond to support calls and act as a troubleshooter, interpreting problems as perceived and explained by a wide range of users.
• Work with the user to investigate the problem and identify a solution.
• Deliver presentations and demonstrations related to the application to communicate the impact that a new or upgraded feature will have at various levels of the hospital.
• Work with other report writers to design reports to enable system users to maximize the potential of the application as a management and patient care tool.
• Maintain regular communication with vendor representatives and help vendor staff to better understand the hospital’s operational needs.
• Support the training needs of potential users of the application including the efficient and effective use of the system and in new work processes.
• Adapt instructional techniques to a wide variety of learning needs and degree of familiarity with computer systems.
• Develop, maintain, and present training materials including comprehensive manuals for use by users.
• Ensure accurate and detailed documentation concerning how and why decisions are made throughout the course of a project, systems design and development, and work process redesign.
• Develop comprehensive documentation to describe and explain the intricate software and hardware configurations of the applications.
• Document frequently asked questions for support documentation and clear standard operation procedures for common tasks.
• Recommend and/or create policies governing the use of the application including new/revised work procedures for use in a department or on a hospital‑wide basis.
• Monitor applications to ensure that their full potential is being used to benefit the hospital and its patients.
• Develop and present optimization recommendations to clinical and operational leadership.
• Maintain and improve knowledge of health information technology and other work-related duties by attending courses, seminars, and in‑service training.
• Maintain and improve knowledge of the applications by attending vendor courses.
• Demonstrate leadership and excellence by actively participating in user groups.
• Share best practices with colleagues in other hospitals.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of current hospital policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree in a relevant field, Graduate certificate in Digital Health or similar program and/or experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance (Essential)
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (Essential)
• Experience in a health‑care environment – basic understanding of clinical workflows and terminology (Preferred)
• Previous experience with Epic and/or Epic Cogito, Caboodle certification (Preferred)
• Experience supporting and/or implementing moderately complex integration projects (Preferred)
• Comprehensively use computer technology and equipment (Essential)
• Strong time management and organizational skills, adjusting priorities as required (Essential)
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing (Essential)
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills (Essential)
• Deal effectively with internal and external stakeholders (Essential)
• Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation; general knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety (Essential)
• Advanced knowledge of writing SQL queries (Essential)
• Advanced knowledge of designing and deploying BI visualization tools (e.g. Application reports/dashboards, MS Power BI, excel) (Essential)
• Criminal Record Check (Level 1) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

*Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs. Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre‑screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested. Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

CHEO is much more than a hospital. Our commitment to outstanding care and continued development impacts every part of a child and youth's health and well-being. We play a crucial role in building a healthy future for our community. Working at CHEO means a rewarding career.

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

A career at CHEO provides a:

• competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
• place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
• family‑friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
• chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on‑the‑job learning support for continued education and learning
• potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit truly unique work environment

We are redefining what it means to be a hospital. Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed.

CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organizations at the forefront of their respective industries who offer exceptional places to work. We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere benefits employee communications training and skills development community involvement