Data Analyst

Homewood Research Institute (HRI); Guelph; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mental health research organization in Ontario is seeking a Data Analyst to enhance research through data analysis. Responsibilities include planning analyses, developing datasets, and contributing to publications. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in a health-related field and at least 3 years of experience. Competitive compensation is offered, and proficiency in statistical tools is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience managing and analyzing quantitative health data.
• Experience in writing for peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Initiative to acquire new skills and stay current with developments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analyses for internal/external collaborators.
• Lead development and maintenance of datasets.
• Contribute to writing peer-reviewed publications and reports.

Skills

Statistical analysis software proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Bilingual in English/French

Strong attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in a health-related field

Tools

SAS

R

STATA

SPSS

Microsoft Excel

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Join a team that’s transforming mental health care through science. As an HRI Data Analyst, you’ll play a key role in shaping research that improves lives. Working closely with scientists, research associates, and clinical investigators, you’ll ensure data is collected, organized, and analyzed with precision. Your work will drive insights for peer-reviewed publications and real-world impact through knowledge translation and exchange. This is a dynamic, collaborative role at the heart of a mission-driven research and evaluation team.

Key Responsibilities :

Data Analysis and Planning

• Plans and conducts relevant analyses for internal / external collaborators involving a range of statistical methods, including multivariate analyses, structural equation modeling with cross-sectional and longitudinal data using data from a rolling cohort.
• Applies methods of handling missing data, such as multiple imputations.
• Uses external data from a variety of sources (e.g. Statistics Canada, Resident Assessment Instrument-Mental Health), in combination with internal project data.
• Prioritizes and responds to ad hoc and routine data inquiries.

Development and Maintenance of Datasets

Leads the development and maintenance of datasets, including the creation of standard operating procedures for creating, organizing, storing, documenting, extracting / exporting, converting, merging and manipulating large and small data files.

Ensures that data is accurate, consistent, properly maintained, and shared in compliance with relevant privacy protection, confidentiality, and other ethical principles.

Uses SAS or R to process and prepare datasets for HRI investigators, including merging multiple data sets (different sources), deriving project-specific variables in consultation with HRI investigators, and applying appropriate de-identification techniques tailored to each unique data request.

Writes documentation reports to accompany the release of datasets, including relevant procedural notes and data codebooks.

Knowledge Translation and Communication

Contributes to the writing of peer-reviewed scientific publications and technical reports.

Provides data outputs and creates reports for stakeholders, including visually intuitive graphs and depictions of complex study results.

Presents findings at scientific meetings when appropriate.

Communicates clearly with research team members, external stakeholders and funders.

Consulting and Training

Provides data analysis and data management consultation and support to researchers, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and affiliated scientists as needed.

Responds to questions of a statistical nature from internal and external stakeholders

Other

Takes on a variety of HRI projects and activities as they arise.

Position Requirements :

Master’s degree in a health-related field with a focus on quantitative research (i.e., biostatistics, health sciences,psychology)

At least 3 years of experience managing and analyzing quantitative health data.

Skills and Competencies :

Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and build rapport with a wide range of individuals.

Strong organizational skills and initiative; works well independently.

Proficiency in statistical analysis software such as SAS, R, Mplus, STATA, and / or SPSS; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Ability to perform data management and formatting for standard statistical software.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with statisticians and non-statisticians, including technical report writing and writing for peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Ability to work on multiple analytical projects concurrently with attention to detail.

Initiative to acquire new skills and remain current with new developments as required.

Commitment to HRI values of Anti-Oppression Equity and Inclusion and supports related organizational goals and research activities.

Knowledge of mental health and addictions research would be an asset.

English / French bilingual capacity would be considered an asset.

How to Apply

HRI invites applicants to submit a cover letter and résumé [e-mail] . We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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