Program Consultant, Health System Analytics

Who we are
We 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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 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 Health System Analytics branch develops policy-relevant information that support health system decision-makers on a variety of topics pertaining to Canada’s health care system. Working within the branch’s matrix model, the Program Consultant is responsible for leading technical and methodological support to teams across the branch in developing products using R and Python programming languages; and fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. The Program Consultant will also work closely with internal and external stakeholders to oversee the automation and dissemination of a set of indicators, including client support activities.

What you'll do

1. Provides leadership and expertise to the branch regarding the use of R and Python programming languages, ensuring branch practice and processes are in compliance with CIHI Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures. Provides input to the HSA teams annual performance management reviews.
2. Coaches and mentors HSA staff in analytical techniques including R, Python and PySpark programming skills.
3. Leads the development of products, using Python, PySpark and R programming languages.
4. Provides consultation and guidance on creating top-quality clean code and participates in peer-to-peer code review.
5. Shares knowledge and expertise across the branch; provides learning opportunities and knowledge sharing related to open-source programming, analytics and data visualization.
6. Prepares documentation, reports, and presentations related to projects and activities.
7. Liaises with internal/external stakeholders regarding upcoming data releases; leads and supports communication to stakeholders, including relevant communication materials and documentation.
8. Meets timelines and milestones by monitoring deliverables. Accurately identifies resource requirements and potential risks.
9. Develops and maintains detailed knowledge of CIHI’s data holdings, related data held by other organizations, and tools used by CIHI to access these data holdings and perform analysis.
10. Participates on CIHI project teams as required.

What you'll bring to the table

• Undergraduate degree in Data Science, Informatics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Economics, Computing Science, Health Service Research, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Five years of experience in analytical activities including data visualization and statistical analysis, including good software engineering practices (e.g., code optimization, version control).
• Advanced experience with Python, PySpark or R programming language to manipulate data and draw insights from large datasets. Working experience with SAS is an asset.
• Working experience with big data.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach staff.
• Experience designing and building analytical solutions to solve real-world problems.
• Familiarity with high performance computing is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on product and service development for business decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to facilitate amongst and present effectively to both a technical and business audience at various levels.
• Understanding of Canada's healthcare system is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages is considered an asset.

Closing Statement

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.

Employment Equity

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 accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.