Senior Data Analyst, Foundry

Summary

JOB SUMMARY: Within the context of a client and family centered model of care and, in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff. Reporting to the Manager, Data Analysis, the Senior Data Analyst is responsible for leading the design, maintaining and enhancing data collection and reporting through the data systems and platforms at Foundry to support evaluation, research and quality improvement initiatives. Under the direction of the Data Lead, and in partnership with the Foundry Central Office team and Foundry Centres, the Senior Data Analyst is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of data systems and strategic initiatives. Duties include managing confidential information, extracting and staging health care data; developing data sets and databases; data modeling, analyzing, auditing and monitoring data; and participating in the design, writing, production and documentation of standard and ad hoc queries and reports in line with guidelines and timelines. The position is also responsible for the planning, establishment, oversight and evaluation of related databases. The Senior Data Analyst is a member of a multi-disciplinary team including senior leaders, physicians and health care staff from various provincial ministries (e.g. MOH, MCFD), and, health authorities and non-profit organizations. This position sends and receives confidential patient data from these various stakeholders. QUALIFICATIONS: Education Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Analytics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Mathematics, Medical Health Information or equivalent. Minimum of five (5) years' recent related experience with data modelling or data visualization and managing and working with large complex datasets (data extraction, cleaning, merging, analysis). Experience supervising staff is an asset. Skills and Abilities Effective communication skills to function within a complex interdisciplinary environment involving diverse program partners in health and social services, including physician and nursing communities. Ability to self-motivate, with managerial, leadership and project management skills. Knowledge of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc.), with attention to security and confidentiality. Knowledge of modern database and information system technologies. Demonstrated ability to work with large data sets and extrapolate conclusions from large data sets and multiple data sources. Demonstrated high proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Access, Word etc.) and statistical software (e.g., R, SAS or SPSS); demonstrated ability to work with SQL; demonstrated ability to work with data analytic/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau and RShiny). Demonstrated attention to detail and maintaining high quality standards. Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to plan and execute complex projects. Experience working with both qualitative and quantitative data an asset. Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills. Ability to teach, coach and mentor others. Strong interpersonal relationship management skills, a team player with a client/user orientation. Demonstrated ability to work both independently, and collaboratively within a team environment. Ability to apply decision making, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate, and organize work. Ability to operate required equipment.

Temporary Full-Time