JR101872

Health Analyst

Location: Toronto-661 University

Department: Communicable Disease

The Role:

Reporting to the Manager, Communicable Diseases, the Health Analyst provides a range of data collection, collation and analyses to support the data needs of the team, department, PHO and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities –

• Maintains electronic access to data holdings, information systems and appropriate interfaces to ensure an organized and clean file structure for PHO’s large datasets.
• Writes and executes computer programs for data extraction, data set creation and analysis using spreadsheets and statistical software packages (e.g., Excel, SAS, R).
• Conducts the routine analysis of large data sets for the interpretation and production of basic population health assessment and surveillance reports.
• Analyzes, interprets and reports health data using appropriate methods in response to inquiries from within PHO and external stakeholders.
• Prepares and disseminates health status and surveillance information in various formats including reports, charts, graphs and maps.
• Creates dashboards, and visualizations to communicate data insights clearly and effectively using Power BI.
• Provides support during outbreak investigations, including database development, data management, data quality support and regular reporting, as needed.
• Designs data collection and survey instruments including coding formats, questionnaire design and perform related data entry, retrieval, management and analysis to assist subject matter experts in collecting data from various sources.
• Supports Department’s data quality assurance efforts through the application of proven analytical approaches to identify errors or limitations in the data and to improve data validity.
• Maintains contact with database and analysis experts within the broader public health system to keep up to date in the area of data quality, data management and analysis and related technologies.
• Works with the epidemiologists and others on the team to assist in developing data set creation plans and analysis plans which require access to different public health data holdings.
• Completes program and project documentation according to applicable standards and guidelines.
• Contributes to the ongoing development of standard operation procedures for data set creation, analyses and reporting.
• Contributes to the identification of optimum methods for analysis and assists in the interpretation of data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills-

• Skilled in the use of data sets, spreadsheets and databases using software such as Excel, R, Cognos ReportNet (CRN) and SAS.
• Familiarity with public health information systems such as the integrated Public Health Information System (iPHIS) and Case and Contact Management system (CCM), with ability to work with large data sets and utilize a range of information systems.
• Knowledge of population health indicators, epidemiological concepts, public health research, statistical analysis, health analytic methods, and techniques to analyze data, including trend analysis, and ability to work with content experts to define data needs would be an asset.
• Skilled in using Power BI to create dashboards for visualizing population health indicators
• Knowledge of stakeholder groups, ability to build public health, research, academic, institutional, and professional networks; and working at the local, provincial/territorial, and/or federal levels would be an asset.
• Knowledge of, and skills in effective time management methods and techniques to plan, develop data set creation and analysis plans for projects.
• Knowledge of current public health issues related to the Diseases of Public Health Significance.

Education and Experience-

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, biostatistics or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in the collection, collation, analysis and interpretation of health data.
• Knowledge of database design, health analytics, and public health methods and data analysis techniques.
• Experience with communicable disease data sources (e.g. iPHIS, CCM) is an asset.

Attributes and Competencies-

• Effective oral communication skills to discuss detailed data and analytic needs in response to enquiries regarding health data and related information systems from staff across PHO external stakeholders.
• Written communication skills to respond to data requests and prepare summary statistical analyses based on data findings, prepare written reports and display statistical data, and draft standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work within the parameters of existing protocols for data manipulation, analysis, storage and privacy protection.
• Proficiency in developing appropriate programs within statistical packages (e.g., SAS) to undertake queries, and problem solving or troubleshooting program or software as needed.
• Ability to assess and select from a range of available data sets appropriate for meeting data needs.
• Ability to translate information needs into analytical procedures and outputs.

Duration: Permanent

Hours of Work: Full time, 36.25 hours per week

Compensation Group:Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Salary: $67,932.00 - $95,107.00

Posting Date: 08-1-2025

Closing Date: 08-16-2025

Please note:

Note: Internal candidates will be considered first.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request to HR_Inquiries@oahpp.ca. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, they can inform PHO about any accommodations they may require at any stage of the interview process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $67,932.00-$95,107.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5G 1M1