Job Description
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The Data Analyst is responsible for providing support on data collection, disclosure and data transfer activities to Ontario Health internal and external stakeholders. Working in collaboration with the business, the Data analyst will be primary point of contact with external data providers, ensuring the receipt of data in a secure manner as per agreed to schedule. The Data Analyst will work with internal and external clients to help troubleshoot issues and challenges with the data as well as support process documentation and redesign to ensure the team is efficient and effective. This position requires a good understanding of the healthcare environment and various data assets.
Here is what you will be doing:
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Provide end-to-end support for Ontario Health operations associated with data collection and disclosure.
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Provide advice, guidance and make recommendations to OH teams regarding new data asset collections and disclosures to optimize project outcomes, facilitate initial set-up and provide ongoing operational support.
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Develop, improve and use existing processes to ensure timely delivery of all data collections, distribution, and transfers.
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Support operationalization of new processes and recommend process adjustments as needed.
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Identify gaps with data access provisioning and seek appropriate resources to help implement solutions.
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Manage access to Data Holdings as per Ontario Health privacy policies.
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Develop educational and training materials related to data collection, appropriate access and use of PHI
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Manage relationship with external clients and responds to clients’ requests/inquiries.
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Coordinate with Manager to execute pertinent data analysis in support of strategic business needs and decision-making process.
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Develop tools, templates and processes required to execute research and analysis activities
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience
Mandatory requirements:
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Education in health care discipline
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Experience in health care related field
Nice to have:
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Knowledge of the relevant data quality processes, frameworks, and methodologies
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Knowledge of data governance principles, data management, data models, processes, and application
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Knowledge of data manipulation and data management to deliver on objectives or execute activities
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Experience collecting and documenting requirements for a wide range of initiatives and the ability to apply this experience to a wide range of situations
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Strong organizational skills and time management skills
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Familiarity with information issues in the healthcare environment
Knowledge and Skills
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage and solicit support from a wide range of external and internal stakeholders in the delivery of the program activities
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Requires an ability to influence decisions through well-articulated recommendations to key decision makers
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Demonstrated superior written communication skills including the ability to prepare executive correspondence.
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An understanding of Ontario’s health care environment, experience with cancer data is an asset
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Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work within a cross functional team
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Detailed, customer service, and process oriented
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Ability to perform routine tasks on on-going basis
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Ability to work in fast-paced environment and under pressure
Employment Type: Permanent Full time
Location: Ontario (currently virtual; subject to change)
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.