Job Description

This position is non-unionized.


Classification: Lead Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE Unit and Program: Corporate Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 15-SEP-2025 Date Available: 06-OCT-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Hourly Salary: $36.25 Maximum Hourly Salary: $54.37 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline.

Additional Required Qualifications:

3 - 5 years of practical experience in data science, preferably in a healthcare or medical research setting. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in advanced analytics, data mining, data visualization, and optimization. Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Python and/or R. Strong technical skills including statistical software packages including Anaconda and Tableau. Knowledge and experience in statistical and data mining techniques, e.g. GLM/Regression, Random Forest, Boosting, Trees. Continuous learning mindset with a commitment to staying updated with advancements in data science and healthcare analytics. Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate ideas, methods, and key findings clearly and succinctly. Ability to work independently and take responsibility for your own work and time. Ability to liaise with a range of health professionals and scientific and industry specialists to provide context to health data and specifics on salient health informatics topics. Problem-solving skills to identify and find solutions to day-to-day practical and technical problems. Experience creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge of applicable regulatory considerations as it relates to but is not limited to: the utilization and access of health information from a research, operational and legislative perspective (Health Information Act, ITIA, POPA).

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Health Sciences or applicable discipline preferred. 5 - 10 years of analytics experience within the Alberta Health Care system. Training/experience in AI or Machine Learning Competencies and eHealth technologies. Familiarity with Connect Care or a similar clinical information system. Project Management or Research Experience. Familiarity with Alberta Health data and/or Canadian Institute for Health Information data.