Staff Epidemiologist - Public Health

Req ID: 222290
Location: Provincial Position, Flexible Within the Province
Department: PH SSP Planning & Evaluation
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Aug-26

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Surveillance and Data Solutions, the Epidemiologist leads the development of high-quality surveillance systems for the Public Health system of Nova Scotia including Health Protection, Healthy Communities and Early Years areas of focus. They provide expert advice and leadership in epidemiology and surveillance and provide statistical and epidemiological analysis of public health and population health data to support health research, decision making, planning and policy development and administration. The Epidemiologist assists in the identification and evaluation of issues that threaten the health of Nova Scotians, and advances the epidemiological and surveillance decision support, information management and knowledge translation functions for the Public Health system.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology (e.g. MSc, MPH) and 5-7 years' related experience in a Public Health setting
• Eligible for registration with relevant health discipline/college or association, where applicable
• Thorough understanding of population health and epidemiological principles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated skills in advanced research methodologies and statistical analysis
• Demonstrated experience providing epidemiological advice to senior decision makers
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Project management skills to manage multiple/conflicting deadlines and priorities
• Advanced knowledge of statistical and analytical software (specifically R and SAS or Stata); proficiency in general word processing (Word) and the development and maintenance of spreadsheets (Excel); and familiarity with presentation software
• Experience with data visualization tools/software such as Tableau, GIS (mapping) and Gephi (social network analysis) is considered an asset
• Knowledge of the Public Health system in Nova Scotia
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours

• Long assignment, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximate term of 15 months (Assignment length subject to change)

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union
Band: EPI02
Hourly Rate: $47.51 - $58.20 Hourly
Annual Salary: $92,644 - $113,490

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.