##Division

Health Promotion and Foundational Standards

##Important Notices & Amendments

The posted salary range reflects 2025 rates; the 2026 salary range will be in effect on March 29, 2026.

This positioncurrently falls within our hybrid model, allowing the employee totypicallyworka minimum of50% ofyourtime****at your regular work location and the other 50% of time at home.

As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more. In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees. Hybrid work arrangements may vary from one employee to another and may also differ in the number of remote workdays. These opportunities remain subject to the alignment of operational needs, business requirements, and customer service expectations.

##Temporary Duration

Approximate Duration: 6 to 12 months.

##About Us

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

We welcome all applicants! For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Niagara Region,Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Niagara Region, Ontarioor email related questions to diversity@niagararegion.ca. To send input on reducing barriers in the current hiring process, please email myhr@niagararegion.ca

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

While specific qualifications are important for certain roles, we invite individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Our recruiters will evaluate your suitability for the role.

##Job Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager Public Health Analytics & Informatics, the Health Analytics Specialist works in conjunction with the Manager Epidemiologists, the Geospatial Health Specialist, Data Analysts and Program staff on data extraction, cleaning, descriptive and complex analyses, interpretation, report generation and dissemination. Uses quantitative and qualitative software to manipulate and analyze a variety of data. The Health Analyst requires the ability to analyze health related data from conceptualization through presentation of the data. Provides consultation with a variety of community invested parties to encourage evidence-informed decision-making.

Education

• Post-secondary degree in Public Health/Health Sciences/Statistics/Epidemiology/Biostatistics discipline
• Masters in Epidemiology/Statistics/ Biostatistics/Public Health/Health Sciences (Essential)
• Knowledge and skills in GIS as determined by undertaking relevant undergraduate or preferably post graduate courses or equivalent certification
• Knowledge and skills in qualitative data collection and analyses as determined by relevant undergraduate or masters level courses in qualitative methods or equivalent experience

Knowledge

• At least two years of experience working in a health-related statistics, data analyst, or /research role, preferably within a public health setting, hospital or academic/research environment
• Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely; explain work to non-technical clients and invested parties
• Strong interpersonal skills working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills
• At least six months of experience working in a Public Health department is preferred
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and experience in the use of a variety of software utilized in the analyses of data (STATA, SPSS, SAS, R, Excel)
• Knowledge and experience of using Public Health surveillance systems (such asCCHS, IntelliHealth, StatsCan)
• Knowledge and experience in qualitative and quantitative data acquisition, coordination, analysis, interpretation and management and dissemination
• Demonstrated experience in the analyses and interpretation of qualitative information using appropriate methods/software (such as NVivo).
• Research and evaluations skills to collect, analyze, synthesize, and report on assigned projects

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Manager and with Program staff analyses qualitative and quantitative information and data (40% of time)

• Writes code in quantitative statistical software (SPSS, SAS, R, STATA) to manipulate complex datasets and prepare data for analysis
• Designs qualitative documentation requirements and analyses qualitative information using appropriate methods and software (NVivo)
• Prepares and maintains documentation such as analysis plans, project reports and other technical documents
• Interacts with colleagues to understand requirements and to ensure needs are met
• Supports and aids the Epidemiologists, the Geospatial Health Specialist, as well as other Analysts from across Niagara Region and other local and provincial agencies to ensure timely delivery of all projects
• Analyses health data from a small geographic area perspective and facilitates the use of spatial products to present this information

Synthesizes information from a variety of health monitoring databases (such as IntelliHealth, IPHIS) for the early recognition of any suspicious clustering of events and for the analysis of disease patterns to facilitate resource allocation, and for the study of hypotheses on the health of the community (40% of time)

• Knowledge Translation; translates complex information into a variety of formats intended for a variety of lay and professional audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Ensures data projects meet defined scope and timelines
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills
• Participate in team initiatives to develop an analytical knowledge base, standards of practice, and train other members of staff in new and complex qualitative and quantitative methods
• Seeks input and feedback from invested parties to enhance database functions, data quality and data usage

Provides consultative services to the Regional Government and other external invested parties in the areas of surveillance, population health assessment, evaluation, research design and qualitative and quantitative methods (10% of time).

• Acts as a consultant to internal and external invested parties and support their efforts to become data driven organizations

Provides functional expertise and guidance, keeping abreast of current issues and state-of-the-art methodologies in statistics and biostatistics (10% of time).

• Liaises with other Analysts/Epidemiologists from across Ontario
• Attends conferences and trainings relevant to their field of work
• Keeps abreast of relevant literature

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Special Requirements

• Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.
• Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.

##Closing Statement

Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY!

Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application.

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We confirm that we do not use AI in screening of applicants, and this position is an existing vacancy.

If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:

• Email: myhr@niagararegion.ca
• Phone: 905-980-6000 or 1-800-263-7215
• Bell Relay: 1-800-855-0511
• In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department