Co-op Student, Master and Reference Data(Graduate/Masters Student) - Winter 2027

Njoyn; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; 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 is seeking a Co-op Student for the Master and Reference Data (Graduate/Masters Student) Winter 2027. The role supports annual and ongoing work on corporate master data sources and helps enhance organization, geography, population and reference data usage.

You will participate in matrix teams, assist with analyses, and help document data policies, quality assurance and best practices for data collection and reporting, working closely with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a graduate degree in health information or related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the health care system and master data standards.
• English fluency; bilingual asset.
• Experience with Python or MS SharePoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support MRD projects and master data operations.
• Assist with research and analyses for MRD activities.
• Help develop data policies and documentation for data collection and quality.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to validate information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Python

MS SharePoint

Statistics knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in health information / health sciences / related field

Tools

MS SharePoint

Job description

Co-op Student, Master and Reference Data(Graduate/Masters Student) - Winter 2027

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

• 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?

The Master and Reference Data (MRD) team is responsible for defining and implementing an CIHI-wide vision and strategy to enhance master data capabilities for operational, analytical and reporting needs with a focus on key master and reference data domains. Our key master data domains are organization, contact, client, geography, and population. High quality and consistent master and reference data ensures that CIHI can perform accurate analysis across different datasets.

What you'll do

The role will support the annual and ongoing work on corporate master data sources as well as enhancing the capture and use of organization, geography, population and reference data. As part of the team, you will:
1. Participates in matrix teams with representatives from the MRD team, master data stewards, program areas and Information Technology Services in the development and execution of master data operations, projects and supporting documentation.
2. Assists with research and analyses in support of MRD projects and activities.
3. Participates in the identification and resolution of important issues relating to master data to ensure effective operation, maintenance and standardized use. This may include assisting with the development of data policies, business rules and documentation for data collection, quality assurance and data element definitions as well as policies for how to use master data in analysis and reporting.
4. Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to confirm and validate information to keep master data up to date

What you'll bring to the table

• Working towards an graduate degree in health information, health sciences, social sciences, mathematics/statistics, engineering, geography or similar field.
• Demonstrated analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Strong writing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the health care system and of the importance of master data standards.
• Experience using Python is an asset.
• Experience with MS SharePoint is an asset.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and/or business processes associated with developing and reporting on health indicators or metrics is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required, fluency in both official languages is an asset.

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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