Senior Analyst, Cancer Screening Analytics

Ontario Health; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Health seeks a Senior Analyst for Cancer Screening Analytics to enhance data management and analytics in cancer screening programs. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, alongside expertise in SAS and strong communication skills. The role offers benefits like comprehensive healthcare coverage, a defined benefit pension plan, and career development opportunities, operating in a hybrid model.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage

Health care spending or wellness spending account

Premium defined benefit pension plan

Three personal days plus two float days

Three weeks vacation initially

Career development opportunities

Collaborative values-based team culture

Wellness program

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of data analysis experience.
• Advanced SAS programming and experience with SAS macro and SQL required.
• Excellent knowledge of database management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex analytical methodologies for cancer screening.
• Lead development and testing of performance indicators.
• Translate analytical findings for stakeholders through advanced communication.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics, health sciences, health informatics or recognized equivalent

Tools

SAS

Microsoft Office

Analytics software

Job description

Pour obtenir une traduction en français de l’offre d’emploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [e-mail]. Les demandes seront traitées dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et la période de dépôt des demandes sera prolongée de trois jours.

To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email [e-mail]. Requests will be addressed within three business days, and the application window will be extended by three business days.

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

What Ontario Health offers:

Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:

• Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day

• a health care spending or wellness spending account

• a p remium defined benefit pension plan

• three personal days and two float days annually

• three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years

• c areer development opportunities

• a collaborative values-based team culture

• a wellness program

• a hybrid working model

• p articipation in Communities of Inclusion

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

The Senior Analyst, Cancer Screening Analytics specializes in data management, performance indicator development and statistical analysis for Ontario’s organized cancer screening programs.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Develop complex analytical methodologies and ensure their consistent application across all cancer screening business areas

• Lead the development and testing of indicators for cancer screening programs

• Oversee cancer screening analytical initiatives by creating analytics plans, conducting quantitative analyses, interpreting results, and communicating findings to stakeholders

• Translate analytical findings for stakeholders through advanced written, verbal, and visual communication

• Lead and collaborate with team members to develop tools, methods, processes, training materials, documentation, and related deliverables

• Contribute to research and analytics projects led by Ontario Health and external agencies

• Develop and implement data quality assurance procedures and lead quality assurance and user acceptance testing for cancer screening data systems

• Collaborate with the Analytics Team Lead and Manager to deliver high-quality analytics products and adjust work plans to align with priorities and objectives

• Engage, consult, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including Clinical and Scientific Leads, scientists, leadership, staff, and external partners

• Serve as a subject matter expert on cancer screening data and methodologies, providing guidance and recommendations to internal and external project teams

• Demonstrate commitment to core values and support a positive organizational culture

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics, health sciences, health informatics or recognized equivalent

• Minimum 5 years of data analysis experience

• Advanced SAS programing and experience with SAS macro and SQL is required

• Skilled in data analysis techniques, statistical methodologies, quality management philosophy, and experimental design

• Excellent knowledge of database management principles

• Experience with SAS, Microsoft Office suite, and other analytics software

• Familiarity with CIHI DAD and NACRS, OHIP and other healthcare datasets an asset

• Familiarity with cancer screening or cancer in Canada is an asset

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of other programing languages such as R and Python is an asset

• Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools such as PowerBI or Tableau is an asset

• Knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) software such as ESRI ArcGIS is an asset

• Exceptionally detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and negotiation skills

• Excellent communication abilities, including active listening and clear written, verbal, and visual communication

• Skilled in delivering informative, well-organized presentations to diverse audiences

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including internal staff and external stakeholders

• Effective functional leadership with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability

• Highly motivated and productive, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while delivering high-quality analytical outputs

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Location: City, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)

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Employment Type:

Permanent Full time

Contract Length:

N/A

Salary Band:

Band 5

External Application Deadline Date:

June 24, 2025

All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members ofBlack and racializedgroups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals;and people living with disabilities.

Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.