RES O 24R – Senior Health Information Analyst

Posting Title
RES O 24R – Senior Health Information Analyst

Position Classification
Research Officer R24

Union
GEU

Work Options
Remote

Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$76,071.18 – $86,658.48 annually

Close Date
11/7/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Health

Ministry Branch / Division
BC Public Service -> Health

Job Summary

The Team
The Home and Community Care Analytics Team plays a vital role in supporting the Ministry of Health through data analysis, quality assurance, and reporting for provincial home and community care programs. The team consists of two main units, with the Operations Unit focusing on data management, quality assurance, and system improvements. As part of an established, professional, and supportive environment, you’ll work closely with internal and external partners to enhance data quality and contribute to meaningful health initiatives.

The Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the delivery of home and community care services across the province. You’ll be part of a supportive, skilled team working with extensive data sources from the Ministry of Health, applying your expertise to ensure high-quality services for people with acute, chronic, palliative, or rehabilitative needs. As demand grows, you’ll play a crucial role in improving health outcomes, while developing your own skills and making a meaningful impact on public health services.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, economics, statistics, mathematics, or closely related field, and related experience; OR
• Diploma in data science, computer science, economics, statistics, mathematics, or closely related field, and 3 years of related experience; OR
• Certification from a recognized institution in the related field, and 4 years related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related experience includes the following:

• Experience in data modeling, data analysis, performance measurement techniques, and visualization.
• Experience using relational databases, large datasets, and associated applications such as SQL, R and Python, including experience in data management principles.
• Experience in preparing and presenting the results of complex statistical analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences; preparing briefs and communications materials.

Provisos /Willingness statement(s)

• Willing to keep up to date with cutting-edge techniques in machine-learning and big data analytics and find ways to advance the organization’s capabilities in analytics.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kent.Maynard@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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Job Category
Health Services

Additional Information