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Are you looking to showcase your leadership and expertise in data science, machine learning, and analytics? Do you want to be a part of the changes affecting Ontario's healthcare? If so, we want to hear from you!

The Health Data Sciences Branch (HDSB) employs model-based analytics to inform policy development, business processes and decision-making through machine learning, statistical, econometric and simulation models.

We are looking for a motivated professional to lead in Health Data Science Analytics and improve the healthcare system according to Ontario Public Service (OPS) principles.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• develop data science methods including machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.
• measure the performance of different healthcare system functions to support evidence-based decision-making.
• discover patterns and relationships in data not possible through human inspection or expertise alone
• replace routine operations with machine-assisted ones, leading to a faster, more reliable, larger scale, resource-efficient workflow
• provide team leadership, direction and guidance to staff.

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What you bring to the team

Analytical Knowledge and Skills

You have knowledge of:
• data science methodologies in the areas of machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.
• statistical analysis and modelling, simulation modelling, data mining, and other related disciplines at the specified experience level.

Computer Skills

You have:
• programming skills in the areas of big data, machine learning, statistical modelling, and visual analytics.
• knowledge of relevant software packages, programming, statistics, and modelling to provide technical leadership to colleagues and internal/external clients.

Evaluation and Project Management Skills:

You have:
• strategic thinking skills.
• the ability to assess both qualitative and quantitative information.
• proficiency in data science concepts, statistical analysis, quantitative analytics, forecasting/predictive analytics, and multivariate testing.
• the ability to analyze service delivery models from other jurisdictions for feasibility and cost benefits in Ontario.
• project management skills to lead concurrent projects.

Specialized knowledge:

You have knowledge of or an understanding in:
• large language models, structured and unstructured text, data mining, machine learning operations (MLOps), database architecture, and information visualization
• in engineering, mathematics and statistics
• healthcare care system trends, models of delivery, funding, and governance.
• project management skills to lead concurrent projects.

Communication Skills

You can:
• prepare and present scenarios, briefing papers, and develop documents.
• maintain relationships with stakeholders and develop support for key initiatives.
• provide technical direction, leadership and guidance on data science.

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