Analyst

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Job Summary

We are a multidisciplinary group that conducts health services research using Ontario administrative health care data. Our work includes the study of diverse clinical areas such as cardiovascular disease dementia and oncology and projects will include the study of basic epidemiologic trends treatment safety and effectiveness patient decision-making and health policy.

Reporting to the ICES Queens Site Director and Local Lead Analyst. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the project team and under the direction of the Principal Investigator in the development of dataset creation and analysis plans and will provide analytic input to complete their assigned projects and may participate in special projects from time to time.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Develop and execute a data set creation plan and analysis plan for the project teams assigned projects.

Develop SAS programs to extract and merge data from existing ICES databases according to data set creation plans to create study cohorts following analytic standards and guidelines.

Carry out statistical analysis on developed study cohorts according to specifications of project analysis plans.

Prepare and review (with Lead as required) analytic output (e.g. tables and reports) along with liaising with PI / Research Coordinator ensuring check points are being done as part of process.

Work effectively and efficiently according to ICES policies procedures standards workflow processes documents and requirements (e.g. complete program and project; documentation according to ICES standards and guidelines).

Assist with preparing study cohorts for students or faculty.

Contribute to the writing of reports (technical reports / working papers / ICES publications / web-based summaries) abstracts poster presentations peer-reviewed publications and other relevant deliverables in collaboration with the PI.

Interface with internal and external stakeholders in support of the project such as expert panels committees and team meetings.

Facilitate the uptake of knowledge by local decision-makers across Ontario through the presentation of findings education sessions and one-on-one interactions as required.

Contribute to or support the development of a body of knowledge in support of ICES such as updating dataset and documentation.

Contribute to other committees or activities within ICES Queens or ICES in support of ICES business plan as required.

Upholds Queens and ICES reputation by following through on promises and brand expectations.

Undertake other duties as required in support of the unit.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Masters degree in Statistics Biostatistics Epidemiology Public Health Sciences or other related discipline with a solid background in quantitative skills / statistics.

Experience with SAS (including SQL and macro writing) programming skills are required.

Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS :

Proficient in the use of MS Office software (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook Internet Explorer) as well as the ability to work with computerized databases.

An understanding of concepts of health services research how to use administrative data in this research and have an appreciation for good quality data.

Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a research team.

Interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) in order to interact with both staff and clients at all levels.

Good organization skills including ability to organize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously; with a high attention to detail.

Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Effective time management skills in order to handle a broad range of responsibilities and frequent interruptions.

DECISION MAKING :

Determine necessary information to focus on objectives aligned with Queens and ICES strategy and plans.

Determine own work plans with team partners and leader(s); Shares appropriately with others.

Identify issues and takes necessary action or gets support to resolve problems.

Determine a continuous innovation and quality mindset.

Use / adheres to effective processes / methodologies and policies; Maintains standards and avoids risk.

Understand the privilege and responsibility of holding data and carefully protects its use.

Conduct research ethically and in accordance with the defined research protocol and with Queens and ICES policies and procedures.

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queens is strongly committed to employment equity diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black racialized persons Indigenous people women persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQI accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at .

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

ArcGIS,Intelligence Community Experience,GIS,Python,Computer Networking,Data Collection,Intelligence Experience,R,Relational Databases,Analysis Skills,Data Management,Application Development

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1