Epidemiologist

Fraser Health; Surrey; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Vacation up to four weeks

Pension enrollment

Maternity top-up

TransLink pass subsidy

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fraser Health is seeking an Epidemiologist for a relief full-time position in Surrey, BC. You will provide expert consultation on health assessment, disease surveillance, and planning, supporting Population & Public Health leadership with data-driven insights.

The role requires a Master's in Epidemiology or Public Health and at least two years of public health experience, with SAS and R proficiency. Competitive benefits accompany a strong, mission-driven team in Central City, Surrey.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Epidemiology or Public Health is required.
• 2+ years of public health surveillance experience preferred.
• Experience with chronic disease, communicable disease, or injury surveillance is a plus.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation to Population & Public Health leadership on health assessment and disease surveillance.
• Use community health data to understand health determinants and status for Fraser Health residents.
• Apply epidemiological methods to prevention, planning and evaluation activities.
• Support Communicable Disease Team in surveillance and emergency response.

Skills

Epidemiology

Data analysis

Public health

Communication

Education

Master's in Epidemiology or Public Health

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $46.37 - $66.66 / hour

Job Summary

We currently have an exciting Relief Full-Time opportunity for an Epidemiologist to join our Population & Public Health team located in Central City in Surrey, B.C.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available

Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families.

The Epidemiologist provides expert consultation, advice, direction and support to Population & Public Health Programs and Services leadership regarding health assessment, disease surveillance, and planning. Ensures access and interpretation of community health status and information of local relevance for incorporation into the delivery of Population & Public Health planning, through linkages with Fraser Health Medical Health Officers, Ministry of Health, local communities, and other agencies.

Responsibilities

1. Provides expert consultation, advice, support, and direction to Population & Public Health leadership. Ensures quality in the delivery of health assessment and disease surveillance, research, and evaluation activities.
2. Utilizes various community health data to understand the distribution of health determinants and status for Fraser Health residents.
3. Applies epidemiological methods to the prevention and control of disease and injury, in the planning, priority setting, policy development, evaluation of intervention, and assessment of community concerns.
4. Assists the Communicable Disease Teamin the management of public health situations and emergencies through appropriate surveillance and monitoring activities.
5. Develops, implements, and evaluates surveillance systems to monitor specific public health events.
6. Communicates information from health assessment and disease surveillance activities to internal and external stakeholders through presentations and reports.
7. Leads teams and/or projects to increase or improve data assets related to monitoring the health of the population.
8. Initiates and/or participates in research projects relevant to Population & Public Health programming and promotes the utilization of research findings.
9. Participates in the development of standards for Population & Public Health, including policies and procedures regarding research, and health information resources.
10. Ensures quality in the collection and interpretation of program specific data through consultation and support to Population & Public Health leadership.
11. Participates in internal and external committees promoting effective utilization of health information in the planning and delivery of healthprograms, as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Masters degree in Epidemiology or Public Health and a minimum of 2 years experience in the field of public health, as well as experience in the area of chronic disease, communicable disease and/or injury surveillance.

Competencies

LEADS Capabilities

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

• Thoroughknowledge of the principles, processes, procedures and methods involved in data analysis and statistical methods.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using advanced statistics, statistical software packages (e.g. SAS, R), and manipulation of large datasets
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical individuals through reports and presentations.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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