Provincial Manager, Analytics

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is seeking a Provincial Manager, Analytics to lead the Analytics unit, oversee data-driven reporting, and guide the centre of excellence for operational analytics.

You will supervise a team of data professionals, develop innovative reporting models, and ensure timely delivery of insights to support decisions across the organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a health/CS/epidemiology field; PhD asset.
• Minimum five years of experience in data analytics leadership.
• Minimum three years leading a team.
• Experience in quality improvement, data science, healthcare performance measurement is preferred.
• Combination of education and leadership experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Analytics unit daily operations.
• Oversee a team of data analytics experts and health care professionals.
• Develop, maintain and deliver operational analytic reports; address ad hoc requests.
• Coordinate and lead the centre of excellence for operational analytics reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

SAS programming

Dashboard development

Data mining

Communication

Project management

Change management

Windows/SharePoint

Education

Master’s degree in Health Sciences / Computer Sciences / Epidemiology

PhD degree is an asset

Tools

SAS

SQL

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Facility: SCA - Population Health

Type: Full-time regular

Expected Start Date: Sept 21 st , 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: In a 1 week rotation : 5 shift(s) of 7.5 hours

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

As a member of the Epidemiology and Performance Measurement management team, the Provincial Manager, Analyticsis responsible and accountable for supervising the daily organization and administration of the Analytics unit.

Reporting to the Director Epidemiology, Analytics and Surveillance, the Analytics Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of data analytics experts and health care professionals to develop, maintain, and deliver operational analytic reports while addressing and meeting ad hoc reporting requests on time. The Manager will work with the Director to coordinate and lead the SCA internal centre of excellence as a source of truth for operational analytical reporting. The manager will manage the daily workflow and performance of the team while proactively developing new and innovative reporting models. They will manage the processes and people responsible for accurate data capture, processing, modeling analysis and knowledge translation. The Analytics Manager works closely with leaders across the SCA to support and implement high-quality, data-driven decisions.

The Provincial Manager may be expected to act in the absence of the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Health Sciences field, Computer Sciences, or Epidemiology. PhD degree is an asset.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a position monitoring, managing, manipulating and drawing insights from data
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience leading a team.
• Experience is preferred in one or more of the following fields: quality improvement, data science, healthcare performance measurement, or business administration.
• A combination of education and leadership experience may be considered.

SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal, planning, organization, facilitation, analytical, problem-solving, conflict resolution, project management, and change management skills.
• Solid leadership and management competencies, consistent with Agency expectations for individuals in leadership and management roles.
• Capable of communicating effectively and with diplomacy, both in writing and verbally, including communication of complex ideas to a variety of audiences.
• Working knowledge of data mining principles: predictive analytics, mapping, collecting data from multiple data systems
• Understanding of and experience using analytical concepts and statistical techniques: hypothesis development, designing tests/experiments, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and developing actionable recommendations for business units.
• Experience and knowledge of statistical modeling techniques: GLM multiple regression, logistic regression, log-linear regression, variable selection, etc.
• Experience writing advanced SAS code statements, models, and macros an asset.
• Experience working with and creating databases and dashboards using all relevant data to inform decisions.
• Experience using analytics techniques to contribute to organizational growth efforts, evaluation and planning.
• Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Strong ability to plan and manage numerous processes, people and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and delegation skills.
• Proficiency working in a computer-based environment using Windows, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.

About Us

Mission: To provide leadership in cancer control for the people of Saskatchewan through prevention, early detection, treatment and research. Vision: A healthy population free from cancer.

Additional Information

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful applicant must provide a Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search, if applicable) on or before date of hire. The Criminal Record Check clearance must be dated within three (3) months of the hire date.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.