Job Description

Department: Health and Wellness Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 5/5/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Health and Wellness offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including Nova Scotia Health and the IWK Health Centre, we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, continuing care, improved supports for mental health and addictions, digital health, capital infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.

About Our Opportunity

The Department of Health and Wellness is expanding its policy development and strategic planning capacity through an increased use of advanced analytics to drive insight and to incorporate a broader use of varied data resources. This position will take a leadership role in expanding the Department\xe2\x80\x99s capabilities in this area, with a particular focus on health economics.

Primary Accountabilities

Reporting to the Director of Analytics, you will work with a dynamic, collegial and committed team that provides analytical and applied research services to ensure capacity for driving change. You will lead data-driven projects, applying advanced econometric and analytical methodologies at every stage: data exploration, design and evaluation of methods and models; and communicate results to internal and external stakeholders.

You will strengthen the use of advanced econometrics to inform strategic planning and policy development, responding to the health needs of Nova Scotians and aligning with the overall strategic vision and mission of the Department.

You will expand not only the Department\xe2\x80\x99s capabilities, but advance strategy on data analytics, and the use of new sources of information. You will use advanced analytics technologies to leverage structured and unstructured data from a variety of internal and external sources. You will find creative ways to develop tools and services that drive innovation.

As a Data Scientist, you will also:

• Act as a subject matter expert in the areas of economic data science, advanced analytics, econometric methods, and new analytics technologies
• Apply, adapt and design computational architectures and approaches for the statistical analysis of health data
• Leverage extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of advanced analytic methods and algorithms
• Keep current with industry and academic developments
• Apply data visualization techniques to present the results of statistical analysis
• Play a key role in applied health economic research projects linked to the provincial health system
• Support the development of a broader health economics strategy and capability in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Work in collaboration with Analytics Team members, seeking and providing feedback on work under development.
• Work with a team of analysts to foster their professional development..

Qualifications and Experience

A completed Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree or Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline such as computer science, mathematics, or statistics with at least 5 years of recent relevant experience related to economics, including experience leading project teams.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist, specialized in econometrics, who has excellent analytical research and problem-solving skills, enjoys working in an innovation environment, and is a self-starter.

As a successful Data Scientist (Economics), you:

• Are an effective communicator who can share and adapt information and ideas to the target audience, using clear and compelling written and oral communication skills;
• Possess knowledge and experience in collecting, organizing and manipulating large data sets;
• Have hands-on experience with statistical and quantitative analysis, scientific programming languages and libraries, and data visualization tools.
• Are able to demonstrate your experience with advanced analytics projects, including designing methodologies, conducting analysis and interpreting results.

Considered an asset if you have:

• Knowledge of health systems, health economics, health policy, and/or population health

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.

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We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
  

Pay Grade: EC 13 Salary Range: $3,804.02 - $4,755.01 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
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Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.