Who we are

We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada's health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada's health care systems.

CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.

At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include

• HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
• Retirement Planning Program
• Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
• Work-life balance
• Career Planning Program
• Learning and Professional Development Program
• Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts

Why is this role important?

CIHI is on a learning journey, guided by what we learn from First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, communities, governments, and organizations. We are committed to respecting Indigenous data sovereignty, advancing cultural safety and humility, and supporting the health and data priorities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.

The Program Consultant provides advanced knowledge and expertise on the technical and methodological direction of products and services within an assigned portfolio, ensuring recommendations and decisions are informed by the latest industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends. This role facilitates trust and confidence among all partners and stakeholder by anticipating challenges, identifying innovative opportunities, and offering tailored guidance that supports organizational goals and stakeholder needs.

What you'll do

1. Provide strategic advice and expertise on the technical and methodological direction of products and services in assigned portfolio while fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

2. Gather, analyze and synthesize complex research and technical health information to inform strategic advice

3. Lead analytics and research and strategies from scoping through delivery: define objectives, design analytical plans, select and implement methods (e.g., regression, time series, clustering, predictive modelling), oversee data preparation and perform complex quantitative and qualitative analyses.

4. Engage and advise internal and external stakeholders (jurisdictions, clinicians, Indigenous organizations, vendors, academic and policy partners): gather requirements, co design solutions, lead consultations and promote adoption of products/services .

5. Develop, test, document and maintain indicators and metrics following an indicator development cycle; ensure methodological rigor, reproducibility and versioned specifications.

6. Translate complex findings into clear deliverables — reports, dashboards, visualizations, presentations, policy briefs and peer reviewed manuscripts — tailored for technical and non technical audiences.

7. Oversee data management activities including: data extraction, cleaning, linkage, quality assurance, and preparation for analysis; escalate and mitigate data quality risks.

8. Implement quality assurance and reproducibility practices: write and maintain documentation, validate results, create validation scripts, and apply version control and testing frameworks to ensure outputs meet organizational standards and privacy/confidentiality requirements.

9. Manage project and product lifecycles: prepare project plans, set milestones, track resources, identify and mitigate risks, coordinate cross functional teams and external partners, and report progress to stakeholders.

10. Contribute to business planning and evaluation activities: operational planning, corporate reporting and assessing product impact.

11. Draft proposals and briefing notes, and make recommendations aligned with leading research and industry best practices

12. Apply and champion responsible data governance and privacy practices, including respect for Indigenous data sovereignty and culturally safe engagement when relevant.

13. Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff, and contribute to team learning and methodological development.

14. Represent CIHI externally: present at conferences, participate on committees and working groups, and support promotion of CIHI products and services.

What you'll bring to the table

• Undergraduate degree in Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics, Public Policy, Data Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in advanced analytics, applied health analytics, indicator development, or health policy research.
• Experience working with large administrative or survey datasets, including knowledge of the strengths/limitations of common data holdings.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating work in a matrix environment.
• Experience working with external stakeholders in understanding and responding to their needs.
• Strong quantitative skills with hands on experience in statistical methods and analytic techniques.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Subject matter expertise in Programming /statistical tools: R, Python, (experience in two or more preferred).
• Experience with data visualization: Tableau, Qlik, ggplot2/matplotlib, or similar.
• Reproducibility/version control: Git, scripting for validation and testing.
• Strong analytical capacity and intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent ability to form and maintain internal and external strategic partnerships
• Project and product management with attention to deadlines and deliverables.
• Clear communication and knowledge translation.
• Ethical judgement and respect for privacy and data governance.
• Familiarity with high performance computing or large scale data platforms an asset.

Closing Statement

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.

Employment Equity

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.

Additional Requirements

• Primary locations: Toronto or Ottawa.

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Must comply with all CIHI workplace policies, including privacy and confidentiality.

• Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.

Remote work arrangements may be available for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates who reside within their communities. Preference will be given to those who self-identify as First Nation, Inuit, and Métis.