Why is this role important? The Analyst compiles, verifies and analyzes health system data, contributes to the development of indicators and analytical reports and disseminates results to diverse internal and external audiences. This role combines data preparation and quality assurance with statistical and programming work, visualization and client-facing communication to inform health system improvement.

Reporting to the Program Lead, the Analyst, Pharmaceuticals Data Management, plays a key role in providing data and analytical support to the National Prescription Drug Utilization Information System (NPDUIS). The two (2) roles focus on the Data Requests and Concierge Service teams, which may involve data management, data analysis and interpretation, collaborating with researchers and Canada’s Drug Agency, as well as leading or supporting the preparation of analytical products and indicators, including synthesis of information and critical review of external sources of information such as literature review and environmental scans. The Analyst will participate in department/branch projects and initiatives, as well as other meetings and special projects as required.

What you'll do

1. Collect, clean and validate data from internal and external sources; perform data quality assessments and documentation.

2. Contribute to the development of analytical plans, indicator definitions and methodology.

3. Develop, run and maintain analytic code; prepare reproducible analyses and maintain documentation/version control.

4. Conduct statistical and exploratory analyses to identify trends, anomalies and insights; apply appropriate analytic techniques for indicator production.

5. Produce and maintain regular and ad hoc reports, dashboards and visual products for technical and non technical audiences.

6. Build and maintain queries/data extracts and support ETL processes where required.

7. Provide client support and respond to stakeholder requests; liaise with internal program teams and external data providers to clarify data submissions and reporting needs.

8. Support the implementation of data governance practices, metadata standards and documentation to ensure analytic reproducibility.

9. Contribute to automation of routine processes and continuous improvement of analytic workflows.

10. Contribute to environmental scans and literature reviews to support the development of reports, statistics, and indicators.

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.
• 1-3 years' experience of related data analytics.
• Experience producing clear data visualizations and reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with health system data, hospital/clinical information systems, or indicator development.
• Proficiency with data manipulation and statistical software, such as Python, R, or equivalent tools.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with BI/visualization tools and experience producing visual products.
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata standards and reproducible analytics workflows (version control, documentation).
• Knowledge of the health care system.
• Analytical rigor, attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Client-service orientation and ability to translate complex analyses into clear recommendations or key analytical findings.
• Organizational and time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with cloud-based analytic environments or modern data stacks is an asset.

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.