Senior Analyst, Health Workforce Information, Data Development

Job title: Senior Analyst, Health Workforce Information, Data Development

Company: Canadian Institute for Health Information

Job description: Who we areWe 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 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?The Senior Analyst plays a key role in advancing and leveraging pan-Canadian data and information for the development and production of Health Workforce reporting products. This involves carrying out environmental scans, research, data analysis, results interpretation and dissemination, report writing, presentations, and preparing relevant documentation related to reporting heath workforce information. The Senior Analyst will also participate in department/branch meetings, projects, and initiatives as required.What you’ll do1. Participates in the planning, design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive range of products for internal and external audiences, including environmental scans and literature reviews, report writing and preparing relevant technical documentation and presentations.2. Conducts analytical activities including writing and updating statistical code required for the development, computation, analysis, and/or verification of key deliverables.3. Supports the release of data and information through private and public reporting tools, including leading the execution of test strategies / test cases, as well as reviewing written products, to ensure the quality and accuracy of reported results is in adherence with CIHI’s corporate information quality framework.4. Supports client engagements aimed at advancing health workforce data by identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing stakeholder information needs for pan-Canadian health workforce reporting.5. Provides professional and timely client support to respond to internal and external client and media queries as required.6. Maintains current knowledge of data, analytical techniques, statistical tools, and data visualization software used to produce standard and ad-hoc outputs.7. Contributes to the dissemination of findings and knowledge translation, including presentations and education both internally and externally.8. Provides mentoring to other members of the analytical and project team on relevant methodological and technical concepts.9. Ensures adherence to, and ability to demonstrate compliance with, CIHI’s privacy and security policies and procedures when using CIHI data and information.10. Maintains current knowledge of CIHI’s data holdings, trends in health services research and health policy, and stakeholder information needs to support current work and contribute to the development of new analytic proposals.11. Participates in other meetings and related corporate project teams as required.What you’ll bring to the table

• Undergraduate degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, Health Sciences, Health Information Sciences or a similar field.

• Three to five years related experience working with relational databases / large datasets, including manipulating, maintaining, and preparing data and presenting analyses and reports for different audiences.

• Proficiency with data manipulation and statistical software, using Python or R is required.

• Strong communication, public speaking and writing skills with the ability to write for a variety of audiences in a clear and engaging way, and communicate technical and analytical information effectively.

• Critical thinker with a strong background in problem-solving.

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision.

• Proven organizational and time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively to meet deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Understanding of healthcare systems is an asset.

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

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.As part of CIHI’s applicant screening process, we complete a comprehensive pre-employment background check for all potential hires. This includes a criminal record check, credit report, social media, and education verification.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.Please note the CIHI Recruiting Team uses email to communicate with applicants. Please make sure your profile has an updated email address that is checked regularly, including the junk/spam mail folder, as we send time sensitive emails (i.e. testing and interview bookings).

Expected salary: CA$77390 per year

Location: Toronto, ON – Ottawa, ON

Job date: Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:58:21 GMT

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