Technical Specialist, Cogito Reporting

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a Technical Specialist for Cogito Reporting at Toronto General Hospital. You will create Epic Cogito content, focusing on AI integration, dashboards, and complex reporting using SQL against Clarity and Caboodle.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in BI/data analytics in a hospital setting, strong SQL, Python, and familiarity with Epic Cogito and EMR systems. Ontario healthcare reporting knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years building and deploying BI and analytics reporting.
• Knowledge of Epic Cogito, Clarity and Caboodle preferred.
• Experience with Epic EMR and Ontario healthcare reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build Cogito reporting content (SQL) using Clarity and Caboodle.
• Develop Cogito dashboards and reporting workbench components.
• Integrate AI/cognitive models into Epic reporting outputs.
• Lead requirements gathering and translate end-user needs into data specs.
• Review upgrades and maintain security and metadata for analytics catalog.

Skills

SQL

Python

Analytics

Data modeling

Requirements gathering

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Health Informatics, CS, Epidemiology, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Epic Cogito

Clarity

Caboodle

Epic EMR

Job description

Union: Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Cogito Reporting

Reports to: Senior Manager

Salary: $45.74 to $68.62 per hour

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: September 17, 2026

Position Summary

Cogito is Epic's suite of data analytics and reporting tools. The Technical Specialist work closely with other Cogito Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst and Developer, Data Engineers, Clinical/SME teams and Other Epic Application Team, this position is responsible to create Epic Cogito reporting content, mainly focusing on integrating AI and cognitive computing models, customized dashboards, complex reporting workbench and SlicerDicer custom filters, based on end-user specifications.

This role will possess a diverse skill set including SQL, Epic Clarity database and Caboodle database, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a background in data & analytics within a hospital environment.

Here's what you get to do

Work closely with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and end-users to understand the Cogito reporting content requirements, and analyze the needs of data consumers; Lead complex Epic's Cogito projects on the Data & Analytics roadmap Build Epic's Cogito reporting content (in SQL) using Epic's reporting databases - Clarity and Caboodle; Develop, test and validate AI and Cognitive Computing models into Epic reporting content; Develop Cogito SlicerDicer custom filters and sessions using Epic's Caboodle database; Build Cogito Reporting workbench by building rules and PAFs Develop custom Cogito radar dashboards and custom SQL reporting workbench Review Epic upgrade and special update documentation and proceed with relevant Cogito build tasks; Responsible all Cogito reporting content in Proof of Concept (POC), Testing (TST) and Production (PRD) environments; Provide professional internal and client-facing documentation (SRS - System Requirement Specifications, PRD - Business Requirements Documentation, etc.); Review peer reports for validity, accuracy and completeness; Develop, modify and maintain the Epic Analytics Catalog and associated metadata records; Design, implement, and maintain an enterprise-wide reporting security policy; Assist and provide training to end-users Resolve Epic reporting content and user access issues; Develop alternative reporting solutions when Epic reporting tools cannot fulfill;

Undergraduate Degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, Epidemiology, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or equivalent; Master's degree preferred

A minimum 5+ years of experience in building/developing, testing, and deployment of Business Intelligence and Data Analytics reporting tools.

In-depth knowledge of UHN's system build, end user workflows, and patterns of use strongly preferred.

Knowledge of clinical and business workflows and data in a Canadian healthcare setting.

Knowledge of Ontario healthcare clinical and financial reporting requirements is required.

Familiarity with Epic application and database structure.

Experience working with the Epic EMR system.

Proficiency with Python required.

Proficiency with SQL and relational database concepts.

Proficiency and demonstrated experience with analytics tools.

Ability to understand data structures.

Experience in a large IT clinical transformation within a healthcare setting.

Certification in Epic Cogito preferred;

Strong communication and organizational skills

Critical thinking and an analytical mind

Technical skills required to design and write reports

Ability to lead requirements gathering sessions, document user requirements and translate them into useful solutions;

Ability to translate end-user workflow-based report requests to specific data points required for report development;

Ability to analyze data, problem-solve, and clearly communicate solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders;

Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team-oriented environment;

Ability to learn in a self-directed, fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment;

Ability to take ownership of work activities, ensuring that they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner;

Ability to gain an in-depth understanding of Epic data models through data model classes geared toward content areas

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large