Health Data Analyst

Job summary

The Health Data Analyst performs statistical analysis and creates visual displays of health care data to inform provincial improvement initiatives. They collaborate with clinical leads to develop measurement plans and provide expert guidance on using data for research and evaluation.

Job details

Organization: Health Quality BC Location: Within BC (Lower Mainland applicants will work from the Health Quality BC office located in Vancouver) Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time until March 31, 2028 Salary Range: $69,218 to $99,501; Typical Hiring Range $69,218 to $86,522 Health Quality BC (HQBC) is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive workforce. We recognize that there are a variety of experiences that contribute to the overall qualifications for each role. If you feel that you could excel in this position, but do not necessarily meet the formal requirements, we want to hear from you! In particular, we encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas at HQBC to apply. Role Summary Health Quality BC provides system-wide leadership to efforts designed to improve the quality of health care in British Columbia. Through collaborative partnerships with health authorities, patients, and those working within the health care system, we promote and inform a provincially-coordinated, patient-centred approach to quality. Reporting to the Manager, Analytics & Evaluation, the Health Data Analyst is responsible for performing statistical analysis and generating meaningful visual displays of health care data. This includes receiving data from a variety of sources, analyzing and preparing reports for presentation to diverse audiences. Working in partnership with the Health Quality BC’s quality and clinical leads, the Health Data Analyst will be looked to as an expert in measurement and analysis to support the effective use of data in improvement, research and evaluation. Key Accountabilities Receive, analyse and support the interpretation of clinical data, in conjunction with subject matter experts, to inform provincial improvement initiatives. This includes receiving data from multiple sources, cleaning the data as required, analyzing the data, working with subject matter experts to identify meaningful trends and producing findings that can be shared with a variety of interested parties. Advise Health Quality BC teams on the creation of robust measurement plans including the selection of indicators, data collection methods, interpretation and analysis options for multiple purposes such as research, evaluation and improvement initiatives. Develop reports and presentations to share relevant findings with diverse audiences, including the creation of compelling and intuitive visual displays of data. Provide advice, guidance and support to quality and clinical leads, along with external partners, on using data for improvement, evaluation and research. Qualifications A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in health informatics, math, statistics, business or health administration, or a related program, plus three (3) years recent related experience. Experience with statistical analysis and quality improvement is preferred, along with a working knowledge of health care data sources and relevant privacy legislation. Proficiency with a variety of software tools is essential, including Microsoft Office, database software and SPSS or equivalent. Experience with Statistical Process Control techniques is an asset. The successful candidate will possess exceptional analytic capability and attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple demands and pressures while producing high quality work. Problem solving, curiosity and self-motivation are essential. Working with a diverse team and external partners, the Health Data Analyst will need to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with tact and diplomacy. Send resume and cover letter to Meghan O’Neill, Manager, Analytics & Evaluation, at [email protected] by September 21, 2026. Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept on file for a period of two years for future consideration.

What you’ll do

The Health Data Analyst performs statistical analysis and creates visual displays of health care data to inform provincial improvement initiatives. They collaborate with clinical leads to develop measurement plans and provide expert guidance on using data for research and evaluation.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in health informatics, statistics, or a related field with three years of recent related experience. Proficiency in SPSS, database software, and Microsoft Office is essential, with a preference for experience in quality improvement and health care data.

Listed skills

• Data visualization · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Statistical Analysis
• Data Visualization
• Data Cleaning
• Measurement Planning
• Health Informatics
• SPSS
• Microsoft Office
• Database Software
• Statistical Process Control
• Quality Improvement
• Report Writing
• Clinical Data Analysis

Job areas

• Data & Analytics
• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Technology
• Government & Public Sector