Co-op Student, Thematic Priorities

Njoyn; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 31,000; Full 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 in Ontario is seeking a health data-oriented student to support thematic priorities and health equity initiatives. The role offers a coop opportunity to contribute to analyses, literature reviews, and content development for client-facing reports and communications.

The position emphasizes collaboration, strong writing, and the use of quantitative and qualitative methods to support CIHI’s strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting literature searches and writing for diverse audiences.
• Background in public health or health data is advantageous.
• Familiarity with qualitative research and health equity topics.
• Strong writing and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Support CIHI’s patient engagement program of work.
• Perform environmental scan and literature reviews for health topics.
• Conduct thematic analysis and summarize results/findings.
• Contribute to development of products for health equity measurement and reporting.
• Support collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Assist in organizing the team’s information management system.
• Prepare content for emails, internal communications, webpages and presentations.
• Attend meetings and write related minutes as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

English fluency

Education

Graduate program in Public Health / health sciences

Tools

Text analytics software

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.

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 student is responsible for providing support and assistance to the Thematic Priorities program area in their work to facilitate the execution of CIHI’s priorities and related initiatives, as identified in our Strategic Plan and mandate.

What youll do

• Support CIHI’s patient engagement program of work
• Perform environmental scan and literature reviews for current and relevant health information topics
• Perform thematic analysis of different topics and summarize results/findings
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of products that help internal and external clients perform health equity measurement and reporting
• Support and participate in collaboration and knowledge sharing within the Thematic Priorities team and with other teams
• Support management and organization of the team’s information management system
• Support content development for emails, internal communiques, webpages, presentations and other mechanisms for communication as needed
• Attend meetings and write related minutes as required

What youll bring to the table

• Working towards a graduate (Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Health Informatics) program requiring Co-op as part of educational requirement
• Experience conducting literature searches and reviews, and writing short texts for different audiences (public or professional)
• Experience in qualitative research and working with qualitative research or text analytics software is an asset
• Knowledge of current health and social issues is a strong asset
• Knowledge about the Canadian health system, health inequalities measurement, and determinants of health is an asset
• Ability to work as part of a small team with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Fluency in English required, bilingualism in both official languages is an asset

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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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.