Health Data Scientist

Job Information
Job Title: Health Data Scientist 
Job Requisition ID: 58964
Ministry: Health
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 14, 2024 
Classification: Program Services 5
Salary: $3,076.28 to $4,053.05 bi-weekly ($80,290 - $105,784/year)

 

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

 

The Ministry of Health leads work in the areas of Alberta health insurance and benefits, doctors, hospitals and facilities, and other healthcare supports and information. For more information on the work Alberta Health does, visit this link: https://www.alberta.ca/health.aspx 

 

The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit is part of the Health Analytics Branch, within the Strategic Policy and Performance Division, and works to provide analytics expertise and develop analytics outputs, allowing Alberta Health and broader health system stakeholders to obtain valuable insights to inform policy, planning, and ultimately improve health system performance and health outcomes.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Epidemiology and Surveillance, the Health Data Scientist position has four core responsibilities:

•    Use of various analytical methods to deliver important insights gathered from health data so that Alberta Health and other health system stakeholders can make informed decisions for optimal health care system policy.

•    Data management and Analytics Infrastructure including the development of internal capacities for advanced analytics such as data mining, machine learning and statistical modelling.

•    Creation of reports and dashboards/dissemination of data – presenting data to those who need it quickly and in clear, concise ways/ sending reports and data to the appropriate individuals or teams for further analysis or immediate use. 

•    Development and implementation of a health indicator evaluation framework which goes beyond the development of health indicators and focuses on how to evaluate the quality of indicators as well as ensuring their proper use.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

 

Systems Thinking: Integrate broader context into planning. Plan for how current situation is affected by broader trends. 

 

Drive for Results: Work to remove barriers to outcomes, adhering to principles. Forecast and proactively addresses project challenges.

 

Agility: Create an adaptable environment. Quickly understand and react to environment while establishing flexible culture.

 

Develop Networks: Encourage the value of collaboration. Creates impactful relationships with stakeholders.

 

Creative Problem Solving: Create an environment for innovative problem solving. Generate new ways of thinking while ensuring comprehensive questions are being asked about a problem.

Qualifications

A university degree in a related field (epidemiology, health sciences, data science, statistics or mathematics), and a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience 

 

Required experience includes:
•    Programming in SAS, R, and/or Python
•    Working with large health system administrative datasets, and data linking
•    Epidemiologic analytic experience
•    Health care system analytic experience
•    Developing and evaluating analytic models
•    Stakeholder engagement and leadership

 

Preferences will be given to candidates with:
•    Formal training in data science
•    Strong Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience
•    Strong programming experience in SAS
•    Strong data acquisition experience

 

Equivalencies may be considered – directly related education or experience on the basis of:
•    1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
•    1 year of experience for 1 year of education

 

A cover letter outlining how your experiences relate to the qualifications of this role is required. Cover letter and resume will be evaluated for screening purposes.

 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This competition will be used to fill one(1) full-time permanent position.

 

Hours of Work
7.25 hours daily/ 36.25 hours weekly, Monday to Friday

 

Location
ATB Place North, 10025 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton Alberta, T5J 1S6. This position requires working from the office with an option to qualify for a hybrid work arrangement (in accordance with GOA policy whereby up to two days working from home may be possible).

This position maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at equal or lower classification and salary. 

 

On your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

 

What the GoA has to offer:

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•     Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
•     Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
•    Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
 

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
 

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

 
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.


Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.


We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michele.Murphy@gov.ab.ca.