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Alberta Health Services; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Senior Analyst to join the Surveillance & Reporting team within Cancer Advanced Analytics. You will lead analytics initiatives on cancer data, using SQL, Python or R to model and interpret large healthcare datasets, and translate results into actionable recommendations for strategic decisions.

The role requires collaboration with clinicians, biostatisticians, and IT, with a hybrid work arrangement in Alberta.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in statistics, data science, or related quantitative field.
• Five+ years in healthcare analytics, data science, BI, epidemiology, or similar.
• Proficient in extracting, transforming, and analyzing large healthcare datasets using SQL.
• Proficient in Python and/or R for analysis, data manipulation, automation, and modeling.
• Experience with advanced analytical techniques including statistical modeling, predictive analytics, machine learning, or AI.
• Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms and data warehousing (e.g., Snowflake).
• Ability to integrate data from multiple sources to generate actionable insights.
• Strong verbal and written communication to present findings to diverse audiences.
• Ability to independently lead complex analytics projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex analytics projects from concept to implementation.
• Collaborate with clinicians, epidemiologists, and data engineers to translate business problems into analytical solutions.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and reproducibility across analyses.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Statistics

Data science

Machine learning

Data visualization

Education

Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, or related quantitative field

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

Are you passionate about using advanced analytics, data science, and emerging technologies to improve cancer care and outcomes for Albertans? Do you have experience working with complex healthcare data, developing analytical models, and translating data into actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making? If so, we invite you to apply for the Senior Analyst position within the Surveillance & Reporting team in Cancer Advanced Analytics, Data & Analytics.The Surveillance & Reporting team plays an important role in supporting cancer care across Alberta by leading cancer surveillance activities and providing advanced analytics and reporting support to inform operational planning, service improvement, decision-making, and broader cancer control efforts. As part of a collaborative team of analysts, programmers, biostatisticians, and epidemiologists, you will contribute to meaningful work that supports evidence-informed decision-making and improved outcomes for cancer patients across Alberta.This position is ideal for a highly skilled analytical professional who enjoys solving complex business and healthcare problems using advanced statistical methods, machine learning, and modern data technologies. The successful candidate will lead analytical initiatives from concept to implementation, partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop analytical approaches, and deliver data-driven solutions that support organizational priorities.

Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Surveillance & Reporting, the Senior Analyst provides advanced analytical expertise to support cancer surveillance, healthcare operations, program evaluation, and strategic decision-making. The Senior Analyst serves as a senior technical resource within the team and is responsible for leading complex analytics projects involving large and diverse healthcare datasets.The successful candidate will work with a variety of healthcare data sources, including the Alberta Cancer Registry, Electronic Medical Record databases, administrative health datasets, and other clinical and operational data sources. The Senior Analyst will identify appropriate analytical methodologies and provide clear interpretation and actionable recommendations to support decision-making.This role requires strong technical expertise in data extraction, transformation, statistical analysis, and modeling. The Senior Analyst will leverage tools such as SQL, Python, R, and modern cloud-based analytics platforms to design and implement scalable analytical solutions.The Senior Analyst will collaborate closely with operational stakeholders, clinicians, researchers, and technical teams to understand business challenges, establish analytical approaches, and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Responsibilities also include ensuring data quality, analytical rigor, reproducibility, and adherence to data governance and privacy requirements.

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Surveillance & Reporting, Cancer Advanced Analytics, Data & Analytics
• Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.73
• Maximum Salary: $66.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Lead
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Surveillance & Reporting, Cancer Advanced Analytics, Data & Analytics
• Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Negotiable Location: Provincial
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.73
• Maximum Salary: $66.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.Five or more years of experience in healthcare analytics, data science, business intelligence, epidemiology, or a related analytical field.Advanced experience extracting, transforming, and analyzing large and complex datasets using SQL.Strong programming experience in Python and/or R for statistical analysis, data manipulation, automation, and model development.Experience applying advanced analytical techniques, including statistical modeling, predictive analytics, machine learning, or artificial intelligence.Experience working with large-scale data platforms, cloud-based analytics environments, or modern data warehousing technologies (e.g., Snowflake).Experience integrating and analyzing data from multiple sources to generate actionable insights.Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex analytical findings to diverse audiences.Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex analytical projects and manage multiple priorities.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise in advanced statistical methods and analytical techniques.Experience designing, validating, and implementing predictive or machine learning models.Strong understanding of data management, data governance, data quality, and analytical best practices.Demonstrated ability to translate business problems into analytical solutions and recommendations.Experience mentoring junior analysts and providing technical leadership on analytical initiatives.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering high‑quality analytical solutions within established timelines.Experience using Snowflake or other enterprise cloud‑based data platforms.Experience developing reproducible analytical pipelines and automated data workflows.Experience working with cancer care, oncology, population health, healthcare operations, or health services research data.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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