Senior Analyst, Health Workforce Information, Data Development

CGI Njoyn; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 is seeking a Senior Analyst, Health Workforce Information, Data Development to organize and leverage pan-Canadian health data. You will lead data processing pipelines, analyze complex datasets, and transform unstructured data into analysis-ready information for reports and knowledge products.

You will translate technical findings into accessible insights, deliver presentations to diverse audiences, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to advance health information

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience with relational databases / large datasets and presenting analyses.
• Experience with CIHI or other health-related data sources.
• Advanced proficiency with data manipulation using Python or R.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear, actionable findings.
• Data storytelling and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with cloud analytics and reproducible workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage CIHI data to support deliverables and client-facing reports.
• Write and update statistical code for data development and validation.
• Maintain knowledge of data holdings, tools, and analytic techniques.
• Conduct environmental scans and literature reviews for reports.
• Prepare materials for dissemination and ensure analytic accuracy.
• Provide timely client support and respond to queries.
• Stay current on health policy trends and stakeholder needs.

Skills

Relational databases

Large datasets

Python

R

SQL

Git

Data visualization

Data storytelling

Project management

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Health data knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree in Health Information, Statistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Computer Science, Economics or related field

Tools

Python

R

Git

SQL

Job description

Senior Analyst, Health Workforce Information, Data Development

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?

The Senior Analyst plays a key role in organizing and leveraging the pan-Canadian data CIHI holds. This may involve data management, developing and maintaining data and information standards (e.g., methodologies, indicators, and statistics), preparing relevant documentation, providing client support, assessing data quality, producing statistics, fulfilling custom data requests, conducting analysis and contributing to analytical reports. The Senior Analyst participates in department/branch projects and initiatives, as well as other special projects as required.
The position focuses on the design, development and delivery of analytical products and data solutions involving complex and unstructured data. Specifically, this can involve leading the development and enhancement of data processing pipelines and analytical methodologies to transform unstructured data into analysis-ready information; conducting complex data analysis, interpretation and quality assessment; and producing meaningful analytics and actionable insights. The position applies technical and methodological expertise to identify, assess and implement innovative approaches to data processing, analysis and automation. It also involves translating complex technical and analytical findings into clear and accessible insights through public-facing analytical reports and other knowledge products, as well as preparing and delivering presentations to varied internal and external audiences, including clients and partners.

What you'll do

1. Work with the Lead to manage CIHI data, ensuring it is fit for purpose, and to support the production of key deliverables for internal and external dissemination. Key deliverables include relevant documentation, data tables, custom data requests, and topical analytical reports.
2. Conduct data management and analytical activities including writing and updating statistical code required for the development, computation, analysis, and/or verification of key deliverables. This may include support for the release of data and information through private and public reporting tools, including leading the execution of test strategies / test cases to ensure accuracy of the reported results in adherence with CIHI’s corporate information quality framework.
3. Maintain detailed knowledge of data, tools, and analytical techniques used to produce standard and ad-hoc outputs.
4. Conduct environmental scans and literature reviews to support the development of reports, statistics, and indicators.
5. Contribute to the development of materials (e.g., analytical reports, methodology or technical notes, presentations, educational, media, etc.) for dissemination of findings and knowledge translation, and reviews written products for analytic accuracy and quality.
6. Provide professional and timely client support to respond to internal and external client queries.
7. Maintain current knowledge of CIHI’s data holdings, trends in health services research and health policy, and stakeholder information needs to support.

What you'll bring to the table

• Undergraduate degree in Health Information, Statistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics or a related field.
• 3–5 years experience working with relational databases / large datasets, including manipulating, maintaining, and preparing data and presenting analyses and reports for different audiences.
• Experience with CIHI or other health-related data sources.
• Advanced proficiency with data manipulation and statistical software, such as Python, R, or equivalent tools.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven experience working with large relational datasets and performing rigorous data quality checks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to synthesize complex analyses and present clear, actionable findings;
• Clear data storytelling and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated project management skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables.
• Familiarity with cloud analytics, reproducible workflow tools and version control (Git).
• Experience producing stakeholder facing data visualizations.
• Analytical rigor, methodological soundness and quality focus.
• Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning (new tools/techniques).
• Knowledge of the health care system.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Requirements

• Primary locations: Toronto or Ottawa.
• Must comply with all CIHI workplace policies, including privacy and confidentiality.
• Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages is 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.

Please note the CIHI Recruiting Team uses email to communicate with applicants. Please make sure your profile has an updated email address that is checked regularly, including the junk/spam mail folder, as we send time sensitive emails (i.e. testing and interview bookings).

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