Job Description

Who we areWe are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada's health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada's health care systems.CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include

• HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
• Retirement Planning Program
• Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
• Work-life balance
• Career Planning Program
• Learning and Professional Development Program
• Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts

Why is this role important?**This posting may be used to fill both contract and permanent position with the Master and Reference Data teamThe Analyst is part of a matrix team responsible for CIHI's corporate master and reference data management and standards development. The Analyst will be responsible for performing operational activities to maintain and enhance CIHI's master data sources, planning and executing analyses, and collaborating with colleagues across the organization. The Analyst will be responsible for developing and maintaining knowledge of CIHI's data holdings, health master data assets, and corporate data standards.What you'll do1. Responsible for operational activities related to master and reference data maintenance/updates, including:

• Conducts online and analytical investigations
• Processes changes to keep CIHI's master data assets up to date
• Creates and maintains detailed documentation of changes, including rationales
• Performs ongoing data quality checks and maintenance

2. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to gather and investigate business and technical requirements and provide recommendations in alignment with CIHI standards.3. Creates and maintains documentation, including business rules, standard operating procedures, data dictionaries, implementation guides, training materials and other accompanying documentation.
4. Participates in the identification and resolution of issues to ensure effective operation, maintenance and standardized use.
5. Provides professional and timely client support to respond to internal and external client queries as required.
6. Assists with the development and delivery of presentations/education sessions.
7. Maintains detailed knowledge of data, tools, and analytical techniques used to produce standard and ad-hoc outputs.
8. Maintains current knowledge of CIHI's data holdings, trends in health services research and health policy, and stakeholder information needs to support current work and contribute to the development of new analytic proposals.
9. Ensures adherence to, and ability to demonstrate compliance with, CIHI's privacy and security policies and procedures when using CIHI data and information.What you'll bring to the table

• Undergraduate degree in health information, engineering, computer science, statistics, or related field.
• One to three years related experience working with relational databases / large datasets, including manipulating, maintaining and preparing data and presenting analyses and reports for different audiences.
• One to three years of professionally related experience working with healthcare related information systems and standards is an asset.
• Programming experience with data manipulation and statistical software in Python.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to excel in a matrix team environment while demonstrating initiative and ownership of work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality with the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and Confluence.
• Knowledge of CIHI and CIHI data holdings and reporting is an asset.
• Ability to meet occasional travel requirements.
• Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.

To find out more about this role and other exciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our 'Careers' section.We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.Please note the CIHI Recruiting Team uses email to communicate with applicants. Please make sure your profile has an updated email address that is checked regularly, including the junk/spam mail folder, as we send time sensitive emails (i.e. testing and interview bookings).

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