Indicator Research and Development Co-op Winter 2027

Njoyn; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Planning Program

Generous vacation days

Work-life balance

Learning and Professional Development

Flexible benefits program

Job summary

CIHI’s Indicator Research and Development team develops and reports on new indicators of health system performance for jurisdictions across the country to help accelerate improvements in health care, health system performance and population health. This co‑op role supports priority projects, applying epidemiology, statistics and health data interpretation skills.

This paid co‑op offers exposure to stakeholder engagement, data reporting, and collaboration with CIHI teams, helping you build

Qualifications

• Working towards a graduate (Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Health Informatics) program requiring Co-op as part of educational requirement
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to work independently and in a matrix team environment.
• Experience or coursework in statistical analysis, epidemiologic methods, or health data interpretation. This includes working and interpreting quantitative data, including identifying trends, patterns, and data quality issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to deliver clear and effective presentations.
• Knowledge of software programs including Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with programming languages such as Python would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in refining and reporting health system performance indicators, including supporting release activities, stakeholder engagement and user experience testing.
• Synthesize indicator results into clear key findings including written summaries and presentation to indicator teams.
• Contribute to client support, participate in discussions regarding analytical issues and collaborate with other CIHI teams.

Job description

Indicator Research and Development Co-op Winter 2027

We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada's health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada's health care systems.

CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.

At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include

• Retirement Planning Program
• Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
• Work-life balance
• Learning and Professional Development Program
• Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts

Why is this role important?

CIHI’s Indicator Research and Development team develops and reports on new indicators of health system performance for jurisdictions across the country to help accelerate improvements in health care, health system performance and population health. This includes work on the Shared Health Priorities portfolio, with a focus on the Aging with Dignity shared health priority area. As a co-op student you will be involved in a variety of activities that support priority projects for our department, that help drive CIHI’s overall mandate to deliver on better data, better decisions, for healthier Canadians. This is a unique opportunity to make use of your analytical skills and knowledge of the health care system, epidemiology, and statistics or research methods capabilities.

What you'll do

• Participate in the refining and reporting of health system performance indicators, including supporting release activities, stakeholder engagement and user experience testing.
• Synthesize indicator results into clear key findings including written summaries and presentation to indicator teams.
• Contribute to client support, participate in discussions regarding analytical issues and collaborate with other CIHI teams.

What you'll bring to the table

• Working towards a graduate (Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Health Informatics) program requiring Co-op as part of educational requirement
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to work independently and in a matrix team environment.
• Experience or coursework in statistical analysis, epidemiologic methods, or health data interpretation. This includes working and interpreting quantitative data, including identifying trends, patterns, and data quality issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to deliver clear and effective presentations.
• Knowledge of software programs including Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with programming languages such as Python would be an asset.

To find out more about this role and other exciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our 'Careers' section.

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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