Health Data & Quality Coordinator

Entreinstitute; St. Jacobs; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolwich Community Health Centre is seeking a Health Data & Quality Coordinator for a temporary full-time role (37.5 hours/week) across multiple sites. The Coordinator will manage data, reporting and quality improvement efforts, ensuring EMR data quality and supporting staff in data usage.

The role involves dashboards, funder reporting, accreditation support and responsible use of AI and cloud tools. ON health data standards knowledge and strong Excel/Power BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Administration, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Training in quality improvement methods (e.g., IDEAS Ontario, Lean/Six Sigma, IHI). A professional designation (e.g., CHIM, CPHIMS-CA) would be an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with health care and patient data, preferably in primary care.
• EMR experience required; PS Suite experience strongly preferred, including searches, queries, custom forms and stamps.
• Experience supporting quality improvement projects (e.g., QIP data collection, PDSA cycles, process mapping).
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft 365 skills (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive). Experience with Power BI, SQL, or similar tools would be an asset.
• Experience using AI tools at work and an interest in their responsible use in health care.
• Working knowledge of PHIPA, privacy, and data governance principles.
• Ability to explain data clearly to non-technical audiences and to help staff with documentation and data entry.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Ontario health system reporting (e.g., Ontario Health, OHRS/MIS, MSAA) would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data management, reporting and quality improvement across sites.
• Maintain data quality in the EMR (PS Suite) and prepare reports and dashboards.
• Support staff in using data and adopting digital tools responsibly, including AI and cloud platforms.
• Contribute to funder reporting, accreditation and ongoing improvement activities.
• Explain data to non-technical audiences and assist with documentation and data entry.

Skills

Quality improvement

EMR systems

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

SQL

AI tools

PHIPA knowledge

Data governance

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Health Informatics / Health Information Management / Health Administration / Epidemiology

Tools

PS Suite

Job description

Woolwich Community Health Centre (WCHC) is a multi-site health centre and requires a Health Data & Quality Coordinator (Temporary Full-time 37.5 hours/week, 1.0 FTE until March 31, 2027).

**Please note, this is an in-person on-site position** The Health Data & Quality Coordinator coordinates data management, reporting and quality improvement at WCHC. Working with the Director, Finance & Operations and teams across our sites, this role makes sure clinical and operational data are accurate, organized and ready to support decisions, funder reporting, accreditation and ongoing improvement. The Coordinator maintains data quality in our EMR (PS Suite), prepares reports and dashboards, helps staff use data and take part in quality improvement work, and helps WCHC adopt digital tools responsibly, including cloud-based platforms and artificial intelligence (AI). Woolwich Community Health Centre is responsible for program and service delivery to clients who are residents of Woolwich, Wellesley, and Wilmot Townships.

Requirements:

1. Degree or diploma in Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Administration, Epidemiology, or a related field.
2. Training in quality improvement methods (e.g., IDEAS Ontario, Lean/Six Sigma, IHI). A professional designation (e.g., CHIM, CPHIMS-CA) would be an asset.
3. Minimum 2 years of experience working with health care and patient data, preferably in primary care.
4. EMR experience required; PS Suite experience strongly preferred, including searches, queries, custom forms and stamps.
5. Experience supporting quality improvement projects (e.g., QIP data collection, PDSA cycles, process mapping).
6. Advanced Excel and Microsoft 365 skills (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive). Experience with Power BI, SQL, or similar tools would be an asset.
7. Experience using AI tools at work and an interest in their responsible use in health care.
8. Working knowledge of PHIPA, privacy, and data governance principles.
9. Ability to explain data clearly to non-technical audiences and to help staff with documentation and data entry.
10. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
11. Knowledge of Ontario health system reporting (e.g., Ontario Health, OHRS/MIS, MSAA) would be an asset.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Woolwich Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and providing equal opportunity for people with disabilities. We encourage applications from people representing the diverse communities we serve, and if requested, we modify our recruitment and hiring processes to make accommodations that are responsive to applicants’ needs.

Vacancy Type: New (in person - on site)

Job Types: Contract