Health Information Analyst

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a twotier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a fulltime employee and includes employermatched contributions.
• Employer of Choice Recognized as the highestranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for daytoday products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Selects appropriate methods and procedures for collecting and analyzing health and healthrelated data based on needs of client or project including the design of surveys.
• Assists with program evaluation and data collection tools in collaboration with program staff and evaluation analyst.
• Computes statistical data by utilizing statistical software and health databases (i.e. SPSS STATA) and prescribed formulas.
• Maintains uptodate databases and designs/ creates new databases as required for epidemiological investigations reports and projects in consultation with Epidemiologists.
• Provides support services to Branch management and staff related to survey design and database construction.
• Prepares reports and provides statistical information in userfriendly formats to clients after reviewing verifying and utilizing source materials.
• Provides consultation services to Department management and staff related to the availability and use of health information demographic and survey data and their application to program development and/or evaluation.
• Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.
• Manages information in accordance with legislation and corporate standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Health Sciences Mathematics or Biostatistics or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one 1 year demonstrated experience in coordinating the collection and retrieval of health related data including statistical compilation interpretation analysis and communication of health related information to appropriate sources.
• Experience with program evaluation methodology logic model development needs assessments and program planning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of public and community health issues and epidemiological practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of database design survey development software and relational databases.