Co-op Student, Data Services Request

CGI Njoyn; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Planning Program

Generous vacation days

Work-life balance

Learning and Professional Development

Flexible benefits program

Job summary

CIHI, based in Ottawa or Toronto with hybrid work arrangements, is offering a co-op role within the Corporate Data Request Program (CDRP). You will help ensure timely, privacy‑compliant data access for researchers and health decision-makers, while gaining exposure to data privacy, security, and policy processes.

The position supports process improvement, client support and health data governance, contributing to CIHI’s mission of better data and better decisions for healthier Canadians.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with Co-op as part of the program.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Understanding of data and quantitative analysis.
• Knowledge of Python or R is an asset.
• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Review SAE outputs and ensure privacy and security requirements are met.
• Communicate with SAE users regarding their outputs.
• Use Python, R and the Eclipse De-identification Tool to prepare and validate data requests.
• Assist with coordination, collaboration, monitoring, reporting and documentation activities.
• Actively participate in problem-solving and developing solutions.
• Execute improvements related to vetting SAE outputs and data-request validation.

Skills

MS Office

Data analysis

Communication

Initiative

Education

Health studies/health informatics/epidemiology/statistics/mathematics (Co-op)

Tools

Python

R

Eclipse De-identification Tool

Job description

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.

• Retirement Planning Program
• Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
• Work-life balance
• 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?

In this role you will be supporting the Corporate Data Request Program (CDRP), which is responsible for the alignment of data release practices across CIHI, and the operations of tools related to external data release, including CIHI’s Secure Access Environment (SAE). Duties include, but are not limited to vetting of SAE outputs, supporting the development and documentation related to standard operating procedures and assisting with the preparation and validation of data requests.
As a co-op student you will be involved in a variety of activities that support priority project for our department, that help drive CIHI’s overall mandate to deliver on better data, better decisions, for healthier Canadians. Specifically, in this role you will help ensure researchers and health system decision makers get timely access to data while meeting privacy and security requirements. This unique opportunity will expose you to areas of process improvement, business operations, client support and health data privacy, security, and policy

What you'll do

• Review SAE outputs and ensure privacy and security requirements are met
• Communicate with SAE users regarding their outputs
• Use of technical tools such as Python, R and the Eclipse De-identification Tool to prepare and validate data requests
• Assist with coordination, collaboration, communication, monitoring, reporting and documentation activities
• Actively participate in problem-solving and coming up with solutions
• Execute solutions such as those associated with vetting SAE outputs, process improvement documentation and validating data requests.

What you'll bring to the table

• Working towards an undergraduate or a graduate degree in health studies, health informatics, epidemiology, statistics or mathematics that require Co-op as part of the educational requirement
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Understanding of data and quantitative analysis
• Knowledge of technical tools such as Python, or R is an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and written
• Initiative driven and go-getter attitude

Additional Requirements

• January 04, 2027 – April 30, 2027 (Four Months)
• Ottawa or Toronto (Hybrid – 02 days from office)

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).

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