Data Analyst

Spectrum Health Care (SHC); Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Toronto is seeking a Data Analyst to analyze healthcare data and derive actionable insights to enhance clinical and operational outcomes. The candidate should have a background in data analysis, experience with healthcare data sources, and familiarity with tools like SQL and Python. This full-time position offers a salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 and requires collaboration across teams for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Healthcare Analytics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis focusing on healthcare data.
• Proven experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage healthcare data from various sources.
• Analyze healthcare datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Develop predictive models to forecast patient needs.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Python

Predictive analytics

Data visualization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science or related field

Master's Degree in Healthcare Analytics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

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Company Description

Here’s your opportunity to join a growing company in the rapidly evolving health care sector! Spectrum Health Care is currently seeking a dynamic Data Analyst. The successful candidate will support critical functions by analyzing large datasets to derive actionable insights that enhance clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.

This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of healthcare and technology, leveraging data to inform decisions that directly impact patient care, service delivery, and agency performance.

With over 40 years of experience delivering innovative home health care and specialized services, Spectrum Health Care is blazing a trail of positive health system change. If you have a passion for data analytics and can translate findings into actionable insights, we want you on our team!

Job Description

1. Data Collection, Management & Integration – Collect and manage healthcare data from various sources, ensuring data integrity and transforming raw data into structured, accurate formats for analysis.
2. Data Analysis & Insights Generation – Analyze healthcare datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that improve patient care and drive operational efficiency.
3. Predictive Analytics & Decision Support – Develop predictive models to forecast patient needs, healthcare utilization patterns, or risk stratification. Support decision-making by leveraging data to predict patient trends, optimize scheduling, allocate resources effectively, and provide real-time actionable insights and strategies.
4. Data Reporting & Communication – Create automated reports and dashboards to provide ongoing visibility to performance metrics, quality outcomes, and clinical KPIs. Prepare reports for regulatory agencies, payers, and external partners, ensuring compliance with health regulations and data-sharing requirements.
5. Data Governance & Compliance – Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations including PHIPA, PIPEDA, Law 25. Implement and maintain data governance frameworks ensuring proper access control, security, and compliance. Develop policies for data accuracy, audit trails, and governance.
6. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement – Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and provide data-driven recommendations. Collaborate on quality improvement projects and contribute to training and educating team members about data analysis and fostering a data-driven culture.
7. Performance Metrics & Benchmarking – Develop and track performance metrics to monitor healthcare programs, patient care delivery, and operational efficiencies. Conduct benchmarking studies to compare internal performance against industry standards, highlighting areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Healthcare Analytics, Health Informatics, Public Health, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A Master’s Degree in Healthcare Analytics, Public Health, or Data Science is preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis, with a focus on healthcare data or healthcare-related sectors.
• Proven experience with healthcare-specific data sources and systems, such as Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Experience in data integration from multiple healthcare platforms and external data sources (e.g., public health databases, government reports).
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, R, Python, SAS, or Excel for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and automation.
• Experience with business intelligence (BI) tools like Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, or similar, for creating interactive dashboards and data visualizations.
• Experience in predictive analytics, machine learning, or artificial intelligence applied to healthcare data.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure for storing and processing large healthcare datasets.
• Knowledge of data warehousing, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data modeling techniques.
• Familiarity with machine learning and predictive analytics methods is a plus, particularly in healthcare forecasting and risk stratification.
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance regulations (e.g., PHIPA, PIPEDA) and experience implementing data security best practices in line with industry standards such as ITIL and ISO.

Additional Information

Spectrum Health Care is proud to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, recognizing top companies for performance, growth, strategy, innovation, culture, and leadership.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005. Please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] for assistance.

Spectrum Health Care is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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