Job Description

About SickKids
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Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.


When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of •Healthier Children. A Better World•.


Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.



Position Description
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The Business Analyst- OR Performance and Analytics is accountable for supporting OR leadership and the clinical teams in interpreting, understanding and applying operational data. The primary objective of this role is to support the Operating Room in making best use of its clinical resources and enable the Hospital to serve an ever-growing volume of patient activity.


The Business Analyst is responsible for conducting key analysis and working collaboratively with OR leadership to implement new strategies and approaches to further minimize the inefficiency of OR time.

Here's what you'll get to do

• Conducts data analysis to support operational activity:
• Develops and maintains operational data sets such as optimal case length duration by surgeon.
• Conducts data validation to ensure accurate activity tracking for targeted populations.
• Supports analysis to optimize surgical time allocation to each surgical service.
• Develops forecasts for operational activity such as OR case volume or OR hours.


2. Supports ongoing assessment of operational performance:

• Supports ongoing delivery of monthly quality report, including updating key performance indicators.
• Conducts analysis to help identify root cause issues within OR Quality and Efficiency Indicators.


3. Supports surgical service and Hospital-based initiatives:

• Works as interface between clinicians and the information system team to support operational or clinical research data requests.
• Conducts analysis to support targeted Quality, Financial or Performance Improvement projects.
• Supports development of business cases for stakeholders including the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree program related to health science or business preferred, asset with graduate experience in a related program.
• Previous employment involving data analytics and/or management consulting.
• Strong planning, organizational, financial modeling and computer skills including superior knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, regression, vlookup(), if(), offset() and experience with larger database and reporting tools.
• Ability to communicate complex quantitative ideas to a non-technical audience.
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills, strong analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight timelines.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion.

Here's what you'll love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of •Healthier Children. A Better World•.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type: Full time, permanent


Our Commitment to Diversity
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The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.


When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.


Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospitals receipt of all necessary documentation.

How to Apply

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