Job Description

Director, Public Health Analytics

BC Centre for Disease Control

Vancouver, BC

Reporting to Executive Director, Data and Analytic services, the Director, Public Health Analytics, provides leadership and support to the team responsible for the planning, design, development, deployment, and management of new and existing data, analytics, and informatics infrastructure, and solutions within BC Centre for Disease Control. This position plays a strategic role to in help guide decision making and informing/developing strategies for analytics and informatics solutions including advising in current and future trends with the changing data streams and environment and analytics evolution to ensure the organization receives the high set levels of efficiency from our investments. This role will be responsible for leading discussions with BCCDC leadership to strategically plan, design, develop and maintain centre-wide solutions, keeping abreast of emerging technology trends and data management practices, and establishing best-in-class delivery practices with a focus on refinement of those solutions over time. This role will engage and collaborate with BCCDC service line staff and leadership, PHSA DARE and IMIT teams and regional partners as well as other government/health/research organizations to ensure BCCDC teams has robust technical support and able to provide support to our stakeholders. As such, this role will be responsible for formulating the vision, determining critical business and technical recommendations, and leading adoption strategy conversations with senior management. Through strong relationship management, this role will also create and advance strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders while representing BCCDC at PHSA, in provincial and national forums, committees and working groups. The Director will lead and direct the activities of various teams to develop and implement high quality solutions to support BCCDC\xe2\x80\x99s data, informatics and analytics needs.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

• Provide leadership and guidance in the design, implementation and operation of health information services that support the needs of the BCCDC, including information management privacy and access.
• Provide leadership and guidance in Public Health Analytic management throughout the BCCDC, including the formalization of BCCDC health information and surveillance standards, development of synergies and permissible linkages between various surveillance systems / databases in use at BCCDC, the creation of BCCDC health informatics services and the development of appropriate staff to support the services and standards.
• Formulate, implement, and evaluate strategic planning for the system conversions or special projects by leading the analysis of the current situation and the future requirements of the area, initiating the development of specific goals and objectives and setting priorities for planning and implementing strategies.
• Establish privacy and security policies and procedures for appropriate access to and sharing of health information at the BCCDC and with PHSA Laboratories, the BC Ministry of Health Services and other relevant external partners. Chair the Privacy Committee and manage data sharing agreements and privacy impact assessments as appropriate. Work with team members to assure compliance with data handling policies required by the Government of BC.
• Develop and maintain a human resources plan for the area that supports the goals and objectives of the BCCDC and provides the highest level of quality service to clients. Provide line leadership to epidemiologists and surveillance analysts at BCCDC and professional leadership to epidemiologists by fostering an atmosphere, which promotes and encourages employees to realize their maximum potential and encourages growth. Conduct employee performance reviews and complete appraisals for staff. Recruit staff and support managing labour relations issues such as discipline up to and including termination.

What you bring

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to or exceeding a Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in epidemiology, public health or related discipline, with additional special training in surveillance (e.g. the field epidemiology program) or informatics, and a minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of progressively more responsible surveillance / informatics experience in a comparable role.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills in a large diverse environment.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to facilitate, negotiate, and persuade others.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to the needs of stakeholders supported by an acute awareness of the impact of action.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission\xe2\x80\x99s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC\'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls calls for justice, and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Supports team members on their learning journey, ensuring education strategy for team/department to implement Indigenous Cultural Safety at a practical level.
• Works collaboratively with appropriate Indigenous teams/departments to ensure ICS lens applied holistically.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC\'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on your care too \xe2\x80\x93 offering health, wellness, development programs to support you \xe2\x80\x93 at work and at home.

• Join one of BC\xe2\x80\x99s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations \xe2\x80\x93 offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San\xe2\x80\x99yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $106,038 - $152,429(irt maximum) /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate\xe2\x80\x99s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location: 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 08:30-16:30
Requisition # 147654

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

The (BCCDC) is dedicated to preventing and controlling communicable diseases and promoting environmental health for the province of BC.

BCCDC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people \xe2\x80\x93 Be compassionate \xe2\x80\x93 Dare to innovate \xe2\x80\x93 Cultivate partnerships \xe2\x80\x93 Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA and BCCDC are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments\xe2\x80\x99 unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey\xe2\x80\x94one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 147654E-2401147
Work Site 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 08:30-16:30
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 25-Jul-2023

Provincial Health Services Authority