Job Description
Health Analyst, Immunization Services
Health Services, Public Health
Status: Contract Full Time - up to 13 months
Salary Range:$76,054-$95,068 per annum plus comprehensive benefits
Work Mode: Hybrid
Location: 7120 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
The Role: This role sits within the Business Support section of ISD and reports to the Advisor, Strategy to support cross-sectional work across the division, as well as provide broad strategic and integrative support for the Business Support section. To provide technical support with data quality, including data remediation, timely analysis of health data, and health data mapping to support program planning, and the monitoring of the health status of Peel’s residents.
What you will do in this role:
- Function as data guardian for health databases by conducting data extraction, cleaning, and analysis of data
- Provides technical data quality support by ensuring data quality monitoring (monitoring of KPIs), reporting and remediation practices are developed and followed routinely
- Provides technical input on continuous quality improvement practices
- Obtain, clean, analyze and interpret health-related or program data using sophisticated software and analytic tools from Region of Peel – Public Health programs, as required
- Prepare effective communications to various stakeholders including reports of health data (environmental scans), health status monitoring, program and strategic planning, and program evaluation.
- Present data in useful, understandable formats including tables, charts, maps, customized reports, and data dashboards using a variety of software
- Receive, prioritize, and respond to internal and external data requests in a timely and professional manner
- Provide support on technical issues related to health status, surveillance and/or program data
- Provide technical input on database design and maintenance
- Comply with all applicable privacy legislation, regulations, or policies (e.g., Personal Health Information Protection Act [PHIPA], Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act [MFIPPA]) in relation to the collection, use and disclosure of personal and health information
What the role requires:
- BA or BSc, preferably in Mathematics or Biostatistics or other related in Public Health Sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of three years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to coordinate the collection and retrieval of health data, as well as knowledge and previous experience improving data quality
- Ability to synthesize, analyze and communicate health/epidemiological or program information from multiple sources for public consumption and/or internal and external partners
- Excellent computer skills using statistical software, Excel and Mapping Software.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently within a diverse interdisciplinary team and stakeholder setting
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent project management and organizational skills with demonstrated time management skills and ability to prioritize work
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of database sources, emerging survey tools, data visualization tools (GIS mapping), and relational databases. Experience with public health databases (e.g., Collaborative Health Records, Panorama, and COVAX) is an asset.
- Knowledge and understanding of public health and community health issues; previous experience working with administrative health/public health data, as well as knowledge of immunization and communicable diseases is an asset.
- Experience engaging in continuous quality improvement initiatives/practices is an asset.
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources
Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 7120 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON worksite. 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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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.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. 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.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. 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.