ICES Appointed Analyst

WCH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Ontario seeks an experienced Appointed Analyst to work within the Women's College Research Institute. This role involves collaboration on research projects, data analysis, and statistical modeling. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in a quantitative discipline and has strong SAS programming skills along with experience in R and Python for data analysis. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in health services research.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as biostatistics, epidemiology, or health services research is required.
• Minimum 5 years experience working with IC/ES data holdings.
• A comprehensive understanding of concepts of health services research.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with internal ICES scientists on research projects.
• Develop data set creation and analysis plans.
• Perform statistical analysis on research datasets.

Skills

Excellent SAS programming skills

Experience programming in R

Experience programming in Python

Good oral and written communication skills

Education

Master's degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

SAS

SQL

UNIX

Job description

Overview

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women’s College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.

Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.

This is a Regular Full-Time Opportunity.

Type : Replacement

An exciting Regular Full-Time opportunity as an Appointed Analyst at is available through the Women's College Research Institute, reporting to the scientific project lead.

Responsibilities

The Appointed Analyst works collaboratively with internal ICES scientists on projects under supervision of the local lead analyst and the scientific project lead. The candidate will contribute significantly to the development of data set creation and analysis plans and will assume responsibility for all aspects of the data analysis for a research project. He / she will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of ICES data holdings and concepts of health services research. The incumbent will also act as a key resource to research teams at WCRI, supporting their work by providing statistical and methodological guidance and advice on an ad-hoc basis. Specifically, the incumbent will play a key role as a biostatistician, creating statistical analysis plans and performing analysis on research datasets (e.g. clinical), as required.

Summary of duties, but not limited to :

• Work with the principal investigators and the research team in developing data set creation plans and analysis plans.
• Leads and performs analysis and data manipulation using relevant databases
• Create data collection plans and perform statistical modelling
• Help design and evaluate new projects and assess the feasibility of proposed work.
• Develop SAS programs to extract and merge data from existing ICES databases according to data set creation plans and following ICES standards and guidelines.
• Prepare tables and reports and carry out statistical analyses according to specifications of project analysis plans.
• Advises internal and external teams on matters concerning data and data collection; provides support materials such as randomization lists, sample size and power calculations, and reliability assessments
• Communicates with stakeholders and collaborators regarding study protocols and statistical issues
• Uses extensive methodological expertise (including advanced knowledge of study design and statistical concepts) to assist the investigator with all steps of the research process including the development of research protocols and strategies
• Provide support materials such as randomization lists and reliability assessments.
• Complete program and project documentation according to approved standards and guidelines.
• Interpret results and have direct input into any manuscripts and other deliverables which may include writing grant proposals, graphics, or papers.
• Work towards developing, documenting, and sharing a body of knowledge around data sets, their use and methodology.
• Resolve data issues as they arise.
• Take the lead in developing macros and templates.
• Supervise and mentor trainees as well as junior analysts in the research program and contribute to educational activities.
• Participate in ICES meetings / rounds as applicable such as Analyst meetings, Research and Analysis rounds and local site meetings.

As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as biostatistics, epidemiology, or health services research (or related field) is required
• Minimum 5 years experience working with IC / ES data holdings
• Previous experience working with ICES data holdings
• A comprehensive understanding of concepts of health services research
• Excellent SAS programming skills including SQL and macro writing
• Experience programming in R and Python for data analysis is considered a strong asset.
• Proficiency and experience with administrative and registry data sets and with biostatistical analysis
• Skilled in linking, integrating, and manipulating data across multiple databases.
• Familiarity with observational studies and administrative health databases
• Understanding of the concepts of health services research
• Comprehensive understanding of how to use administrative data in health services research
• Understanding of basic UNIX commands
• Understanding of biostatistical analytic techniques as applied to Health Services Research
• Ability to consult with researchers in planning a HSR project and creating a Data Creation Plan
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
• Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
• Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).

Women\u2019s College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.