Advisor, Health Analytics

Job Description:

Advisor, Health Analytics

Health Services - Health Strategy, Planning and Partnerships

Status: Contract Full Time; Duration: 18 Months

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Who we are: In collaboration with our partners, we provide a system perspective and specialized supports to achieve Regional and Health Services priorities and health program outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• Lead highly complex and specialized statistical analysis and problem-solving exercises utilizing data from widely varied programs and services
• Establish data sharing agreements, manage and coordinate access to specialized health care data sets via other Region of Peel Health Services areas, external government and non-governmental partners, and develop protocols and procedures to maintain health data set access requirements and credentials
• Design and direct highly complex and specialized statistical analysis and problem-solving utilizing data from widely varied programs and services to help identify and optimize health system linkages and achieve program objectives
• Provide expert level direction and guidance on functional data management decision making and support in areas such as data access/security, PHIPA compliance, data structure, data cleansing, collaboration, and data visualization (conventional, web-based, and interactive), performance measurement, statistical analysis and data integration
• Design and lead data mining exercises to discover trends and patterns and design algorithms to validate existing assumptions and processes.
• Design and validate sophisticated data visualization, advanced web-based graphics and interactive tools to make large datasets coherent in order to better understand patterns and explain complex issues and results to decision-makers, partners and the general public
• Responsible and accountable for establishing, maintaining, optimizing and maximizing return on investment from specialized data analysis tools and purchased/subscription-based data sets
• Develop and influence internal relationships with client groups to ensure Health Services analytics solutions align with the Corporate BI and Information Management Strategies
• Provide expert guidance and advice in the design and delivery of assigned projects including developing and implementing highly technical and complex quantitative/analytical solutions and algorithms, determining project priorities/scope and accountability for quality and accuracy of outputs
• Design and direct the development of policies, standards, procedures, and best practices with Health Services related to the following areas: Health information privacy, data integration, linkage of health information data sets, data warehousing, data quality, and data utilization
• Monitor emerging industry trends and adjust governance, tools, advice and recommendations accordingly for all program and service responsibilities and champion change at the department level

What the role requires:

• Completed degree in Health Informatics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field
• 5 - 8 years of working experience related to Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Computational Geometry, Economics, Engineering or Data Science
• - Extensive experience with statistical software packages such as SPSS, SAS, STATA, SYSTAT, R and text analytics tools
• Skills/Abilities:
• Advanced skills in structural equation modeling, decision trees, cluster analysis, text analytics, and data visualization
• Expert knowledge of BI concepts and data mining techniques e.g. associations discovery, sequential pattern discovery, classification, clustering and forecasting
• Experience with data visualization tools including open source and commercial packages and libraries, as well as the ability to create custom visualizations using combinations of linked toolsProficient in use of MS office tools, in particular Excel and Access Advanced knowledge and experience with creation of databases
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:

• Master's Degree in related field
• Following professional designations:
• SAS Certifications
• Certified Analytics Professional
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• Certified Business Intelligence professional (CBIP)
• Advanced programming skills Public sector experience in support of diverse programs and services
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion

The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

About Us:

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information:

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.