Decision Support Analyst

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority seeks a Decision Support Analyst to enhance evidence-based decision making through data analytics. This permanent full-time role includes responsibilities for data extraction and reporting across health care systems, requiring a relevant degree and at least three years of experience.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience required.
• Experience with large, complex datasets.
• Knowledge of health care system and current trends.

Responsibilities

• Supports decision making through data analysis and reporting.
• Liaises with stakeholders to clarify data requests.
• Implements performance measurement tools organization-wide.

Skills

Data extraction

Data management

Descriptive statistics

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Baccalaureate degree in health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Click here as an internal applicant.

Req ID:

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Location:

CentralZone,

Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department:

PPA Mgr Decision Support & Analytics
Type of Employment:

Permanent

Hourly FT(

100%) x

1
Management/Non UnionP

osition
Posting Closing Date:

3-Jul-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Analytics and through the Manager to the Director, Analytics, the Decision Support Analyst has the primary responsibility to Nova Scotia Health of supporting the mission, vision and strategic directions of the organization by assisting in the establishment and implementation of performance measurement tools that can be used throughout the organization.

The Decision Support Analyst position supports and enhances the use of evidence-based decision making through the provision of information and analytics in tailored reports. The Analyst liaises with key stakeholders to clarify data requests, performs extraction, management, synthesis, analysis of the data, and reporting of the data drawn from clinical information systems, administrative databases, and also other internal and external sources of data and information.

About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

-Baccalaureate degree in health related field, informatics, mathematics / statistics, or business required (An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
-3 years relevant experience required
-Experience and demonstrated expertise in data extraction, data management, descriptive statistics and data analysis
-Proficiency with micro-computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word).
-Comprehensive knowledge of information management principles including information dissemination and exchange, data collection methodologies and data quality
-Experience and demonstrated expertise with information systems, such as CIHI, Meditech, STAR, EDIS, etc.
-Experience working with and synthesizing large, complex datasets and high volumes of information
-Broad knowledge of the Health Care system and the continuum of care, current health system issues, trends, policy and legislation
-Ability to produce professional reports and presentation materials
-Capable of identifying different ways of presenting data and selecting the method most appropriate based on the goals of the analysis
-Possess critical thinking and problem solving abilities
-Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
-Ability to develop and foster relationships with all levels of administrative and clinical management
-Ability to communicate with leaders, managers and teams regarding sensitive and confidential matters
-Capable of workingindependently
-Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
-Permanent, full-time position, 75 hrs bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$32.01 - $40.02 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and self-identify.