Research Associate Epidemiology

Athabasca University Students’ Union; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a Research Associate in Regina to manage health care data for epidemiology and surveillance studies. The role involves data analysis, quality improvement efforts, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Candidates must hold a diploma in Health Information Management and have relevant experience ideally related to oncology.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in coding/staging and abstracting information, preferably in oncology.
• Active Membership with the Canadian Information Management Association (CHIMA).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collecting, organizing, analysing, and presenting health care data.
• Supports epidemiology and surveillance studies, quality improvement, and statistical reporting.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Diploma in Health Information Management

Tools

Health Information Software

Job description

Pay Band 5 $31.113 to $36.334 (5 step range)

Posted Date:

11-Jun-2025

Location:

REGINA

# of Positions:

1

Employment Terms:

Temporary:F-T

Length of Employment:

Temporary

Apply By:

18-Jun-2025

How to Apply?:

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Application Information

Employer Name:
SASKATCHEWAN CANCER AGENCY

Closure Date: June 17 12:00 AM CST
Position #: 079529
Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union
Bargaining Unit: SGEU - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
City/Town: Regina
Facility: SCA - Population Health
Department: Epidemiology, Analytics & Surveillance
Type: Temporary Full-time
Expected Start Date: June 23, 2025
Expected End Date: March 31, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: In a 3 week rotation : 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 5, $31.113 to $36.334 (5 step range)
Job Description: The Research Associate is responsible for the collection, organization, methodology, analysis and presentation of health care data for the purpose of epidemiology and surveillance studies, resource/ utilization reviews, quality improvement, program planning and statistical reporting. The Research Associate reports to the Provincial Manager Analytics.
QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in Health Information Management
Experience: Two (2) years previous experience in coding/staging and abstracting information preferably in oncology.
Membership: Active Membership with the Canadian Information Management Association (CHIMA)
Skills:
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, patients/clients and/or the community.
Competent in use of a variety of software.
Ability to interpret detailed information and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Moderate judgment and problem solving skills are required to select the most appropriate action from a variety of alternatives.
Accuracy of fine motor movements for typing/data entry is required.
Human relations skills required to empathize with complaints and/or concerns and establish rapport with patients, the public and other staff.
Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Mtis people.


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