Data Science Program Analyst

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: NORC Innovation Centre, 489 College Street
Department: UHN OpenLab
Reports to: Manager, Research Planning and Operations and NORC Innovation Centre Policy Director
Work Model: Hybrid
Grade: H0:06
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $71,955 - $89,954 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Full-time (2 year contract with potential to renew)
Closing Date: Until Filled

Position Summary
As a member of the NORC Innovation Centre Team, the Data Analyst is responsible for supporting data management and analytics tasks within the department. These include analyzing and interpreting data, conceptualizing and executing new data projects, and working collaboratively with other members of the team to interpret data findings and turn them into data products and reports. The role will involve working with large provincial data warehouses and databases, including electronic health records. If you are passionate about data solutions that go beyond the usual way of doing business and being part of a dynamic, creative team - this role may be for you. Read more about the NORC Innovation Centre and OpenLab here: https://norcinnovationcentre.ca/, https://uhnopenlab.ca/.

Duties

• Analyze and interpret large datasets using tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, R, and other software and tools as needed
• Conceptualize and execute new data projects to support multiple workstreams and the strategy of the NORC Innovation Centre
• Work collaboratively with other members of the team to identify data needs and interpret data findings
• Create data products and reports, both interactive and static, including data visualizations and maps
• Present data to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure data projects are completed successfully through good project management, priority setting, and ensuring deadlines and milestones are coordinated with interdependent initiatives of the Centre
• Seek out new datasets and construct new data by linking different datasets
• Perform cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested
• Work in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contraventions of the Act, in a timely manner

• At minimum, completion of a bachelors degree in Health Informatics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Statistics, or recognized equivalent is required
• 1-2 years of related industry experience in data analytics and data visualization
• Experience with data analysis tools
• Excellent problem solving, logic, and organizational skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Experience with provincial population and health datasets and/or electronic medical records is preferred
• Experience with data mapping is preferred

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.