Data Analyst, BC Children's Hospital Research

Data Analyst

BC Children's Hospital Research

Vancouver, BC

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to Director, Quality Improvement and Evaluation, the Data Analyst is responsible for coordinating CHBC data requests, performing data extraction and complex data transformations, preparing information reports and collaborative analyses, performing data quality checking and documentation from various provincial datasets. This includes regular data quality monitoring, preparing data for analysis, and generating reports for the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), the Ministry of Health (MoH), and care providers in the Health Authorities within British Columbia. This position supports monitoring of CHBC initiatives and provincial child health service performance indicators for use in the planning, implementation and evaluation of child and youth health care in the province. This position provides support to the CHBC Executive Director, and CHBC Leads and team members in performing management of data, analysis and reports. The Data Analyst advises others within the organization of the potential impacts of the specific data requirements of Data Sharing Agreements (DSA) and Information Sharing Plans (ISP) being executed and anticipates questions in order to problem solve in the process of due diligence.

What You’ll Do

• Support for internal and external child and youth data needs to support evidence-based decision making, systems planning and policy-making as well as evaluation and research purposes by performing duties including: review of data availability, data extraction, data quality checking and cleaning, data manipulation and merging, and information summaries.
• Develop complex data extraction and transformation scripts, including data linkages, to prepare data for analysis. Perform analysis and prepare reports and other analytical products (e.g. dashboards, scorecards). Implement indicators for monitoring and regular reporting.
• Assist CHBC leadership team in the development of DSAs and ISPs to ensure the security of shared records and patient privacy.
• Prepare a variety of materials including: confidential reports and correspondence, agreements, project outlines, meeting minutes and agendas with guidance Director of Quality Improvement, Evaluation and Projects to develop the Information Sharing Plan (ISP) and communicates with MoH or other data sources for data linkage. Link data sources from PHSA databases with other major health information systems such as the MoH hospital discharge database, Pharmanet, Medical Services Plan, and Vital Statistics. Take measures to protect all data and information sources to comply with protection of confidentiality and privacy policies.
• Produce regular and ad hoc reports that monitor and benchmark cost, utilization and other quality and performance indicators for selected child services in BC and communicate findings to PHSA staff and external stakeholders at the local, regional, provincial and national levels.
• Assist the development of a data quality and change management plan and related strategies to identify and implement prospective and concurrent methods to avoid, reduce and rectify data quality issues.
• Provide support for the development and maintenance of data collection and recording systems such as databases, spreadsheets and web sites, including the design of standard and ad hoc reports. Write computer code and data queries to extract, capture and edit data.
• Identify learning needs that contribute to skill enhancement and career progression for self and foster a working environment that stimulate learning and inquiry for the team. Take responsibility for keeping up-to-date on new initiatives, developments and trends in child health information sciences. Communicate information and make recommendations to the Director, Quality Improvement and Evaluation for evaluation and approval.

Qualifications

What you bring

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or Health Informatics and one to three years of experience in health care organizations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Children's Hospital Research contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to perform database querying, advanced data manipulation, analysis and information presentation through using relational database and statistical software. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft operating systems, Excel, Access, Word. Demonstrated ability to use statistical software, such as SAS or R. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to comprehend complex issues, related data/information, and present information in concise meaningful ways. Demonstrated organization skills to generate work plans to handle multiple concurrent tasks, meet project deadlines within timeline, scope and budget. Physical ability to perform the duties of the job. Ability to understand and interpret data management concepts and processes and communicate complex ideas in simple terminology. Ability to develop complex and customized queries and reports. Ability to collaborate and work within a team while working independently.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What We Bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary Full-Time (Until March 2027)

Salary Range: $69,218 - $99,501. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC V6H 2N9

Closing Date: Applicants accepted until position is filled

Hours of Work: 08:15-12:00 Monday-Friday

Requisition #: 203824E

What We Do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at [email protected].

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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