Co-op Student(Masters), Digital Solutions - Winter 2027

CGI Njoyn; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Planning Program

Generous vacation days for permanent/长

Work-life balance

Learning and Professional Development

Flexible benefits from day one

Job summary

CIHI is an independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to health data. The Digital Solutions team leads modernization of reporting and data management platforms, offering a hands-on co-op experience for winter 2027.

You will support operational activities, analyze requirements, develop test cases, and participate in stakeholder meetings while enrolled in a graduate program in eHealth, health informatics, or data science.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program such as eHealth, health informatics, data science or related discipline.
• Proficiency with standard word processing, spreadsheet, database, and communications software (e.g. Microsoft Office).
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in manipulating and interpreting data, preferably clinical and/or other health care data
• Experience in Python/PySpark, Qlik Sense and/or JIRA an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support operational activities for products developed through the Digital Solutions project work.
• Reviewing and analysing business requirements.
• Support the development of test cases with traceability to acceptance criteria and requirements.
• Perform User Acceptance Testing to ensure functional requirements are met.
• Assist with the preparation materials for stakeholder communication and engagement activities.
• Participate in project and department meetings.
• Support other activities across the Digital Solutions branch as required.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Data manipulation

Python/PySpark

Qlik Sense

JIRA

Teamwork

Education

Graduate program in eHealth / health informatics / data science or related discipline

Tools

Python/PySpark

Qlik Sense

JIRA

Job description

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Co-op Student(Masters), Digital Solutions - Winter 2027

Co-op Student(Masters), Digital Solutions - Winter 2027

Job Type:

Co-op Student

Vacancy Type:

New

Location:

Number of positions:

1

Contract Duration:

4 months- Jan -April 2027

Date posted:

August 31, 2026

September 14, 2026

Compensation:

$42,130.00 - $50,613.00/year

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

• 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

CIHI is reimagining how to present data and information on our website to improve user experience and, at the same time, optimize our internal processes and leverage new technology to improve timeliness of deployment, operational efficiency and achieve cost savings. The Digital Solutions team is responsible for leading various projects to achieve and operationalize this vision. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in various aspects to help advance and support the modernization of CIHI’s reporting and data management platforms.

What you'll do

• 1. Support operational activities for products developed through the Digital Solutions project work.
• 2. Reviewing and analysing business requirements.
• 3. Support the development of test cases with traceability to acceptance criteria and requirements.
• 4. Perform User Acceptance Testing to ensure functional requirements are met.
• 5. Assist with the preparation materials for stakeholder communication and engagement activities.
• 6. Participate in project and department meetings.
• 7. Support other activities across the Digital Solutions branch as required.

What you'll bring to the table

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program such as eHealth, health informatics, data science or related discipline.
• Proficiency with standard word processing, spreadsheet, database, and communications software (e.g. Microsoft Office).
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in manipulating and interpreting data, preferably clinical and/or other health care data
• Experience in Python/PySpark, Qlik Sense and/or JIRA 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).

Data Privacy and Record Retention Notice

In accordance with Ontario’s legislation, CIHI is required to retain copies of this job posting and all associated application materials for a minimum of three (3) years from the date the posting is removed from public view.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information and application data will be stored securely in our systems for this mandatory retention period to ensure compliance with provincial employment standards.