Job Description

Please note that while you may notice the UHN logo or a reference to UHN in this posting, UHN is only hosting this online application on behalf of The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership). The successful candidate will be employed by the Partnership.

Position: Lead, Health Equity Analyst
Reports to: Manager, Analytics and Data Integration
Location: Hybrid. The Partnership\xe2\x80\x99s head office is in downtown Toronto. Candidates can work anywhere in Canada.
Status: Permanent
Job Level: Level 6 salary range: $80,624 - $109,080 per year; Compensation offered will be based on an assessment of the candidate\xe2\x80\x99s knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, while ensuring internal equity.
Posting Date: August 18, 2023
Closing Date: September 10, 2023

Division Overview

The Partnership\xe2\x80\x99s Cancer Systems and Innovation Division drives improvements in Canada\xe2\x80\x99s cancer system through data, research, economic modelling and innovations such as digital healthcare. This division monitors emerging health technologies and leverages data systems to determine gaps and opportunities for improvements in cancer care and informs internal partners on innovative approaches, international best practice and compelling evidence to support key partnership decision making. The division enhances regional integration, with leads located across the country with the mandate of increasing responsiveness to local cancer care needs and opportunities. This division also leads data collection, analysis and reporting to Canadians on the performance of the cancer system and progress of the Partnership and its partners in delivering on the eight priorities of the .

Overview of Role

The Lead, Health Equity Analyst, Analytics plays a key role within the team responsible for measurement and analysis and will be focused on work aimed at reducing cancer-related inequities in access, experience and outcomes for people living in Canada. The Lead, Health Equity Analyst, Analytics will lead planning, analysis and reporting of data to inform system quality improvement initiatives and monitor the Partnership\xe2\x80\x99s organizational performance, ensuring that the content reflects cultural competence and addresses the needs of First Nations, Inuit and M\xc3\xa9tis and underserved populations across Canada. This work would include exploring novel data linkages to understand disparities, development of new equity-focused indicators and supporting internal and external partners to build capacity for equity measurement.

Core Responsibilities & Activities

Program Specific Accountabilities

• Leads equity-focused analytic projects and works cross-functionally to provide analytical expertise in planning, analyzing, interpreting results and advising on data limitations (e.g., analyses related to priority populations based on socio-demographics status, race/ethnicity, geography, First Nations, Inuit or M\xc3\xa9tis identity)
• Leads and facilitates technical conversations with jurisdictional and federal partners (e.g., Statistics Canada, Canadian Institute for Health Information) on equity-focused topics related to measurement and reporting.
• Identifies organizations that represent equity-deserving populations and leads/facilitates engagements with these organizations to advance equity measurement and reporting.
• Leads the development of equity-focused content (include planning, researching, writing) to inform decision-making.
• Uses quantitative methods to conduct equity-focused analyses using large, linked population health data available at the Toronto Research Data Centre (RDC) including but not limited to population health surveys (e.g., Canadian Community Health Survey, census), population data (e.g., census data), cancer registry data and administrative databases (e.g., Discharge Abstract Database)
• Works with data custodians (e.g., Statistics Canada, Canadian Institute for Health Information, provincial/territorial cancer agencies, First Nations, Inuit & M\xc3\xa9tis partners) to procure data and ensure high data quality.
• Collaborates, supports and advises internal program areas and external partners on how to integrate an equity-focused lens in their approaches to measurement, monitoring and evaluation.
• Keeps abreast of current cancer data holdings and trends in health care and cancer control in Canada and internationally, particular in relation to equity measurement.
• Plays an integral role in supporting the creation and convening of an Equity Measurement Forum including meeting planning and scheduling, content preparation, facilitation of discussion, presentation of material, documentation of action items, and recording of minutes.
• Conducts literature reviews, environmental scans, fact-checking and other information gathering activities as needed to validate and interpret findings.
• Generates relevant and meaningful data visualizations to mobilize results to diverse audiences.
• Co-develops performance measurement indicators and data collection templates.
• Collaborates with colleagues in the Performance Team to maximize our collective ability to measure and report on progress against the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control, with a strong focus on advancing equity measurement and reporting within priorities.
• Collaborates with colleagues in the First Nations, Inuit & M\xc3\xa9tis Cancer Strategy team to incorporate Peoples-specific, self-determined priorities in the work.

Competencies
The Partnership\xe2\x80\x99s core competencies are a key element to reviewing performance. While the duties and responsibilities of a position tell you the \xe2\x80\x9cwhat,\xe2\x80\x9d the competencies tell you the \xe2\x80\x9chow.\xe2\x80\x9d We have developed five universal competencies which we expect to be exhibited by all employees regardless of level or position, as well as five leadership competencies which we expect to be exhibited by staff in people management positions.

Universal Competencies

• Inclusive \xe2\x80\x93 values diversity and applies an equity lens; consciously thinks about who needs to be included.
• Agile \xe2\x80\x93 is constantly adapting to partners, priorities and outcomes; is committed to continuous learning and improvement; promotes new ways of doing things.
• Collaborative \xe2\x80\x93 partners and builds strong relationships; works effectively with team members, focusing on delivering individual contributions to meet collective outcomes.
• Outcomes-focused \xe2\x80\x93 focuses on the ultimate impact, priorities work with a focus on underserved groups.
• Systems-thinking \xe2\x80\x93 connects the dots between their work and the broader system, has political acuity.

Experience and Qualifications

• University Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Policy & Equity, Public Health or other relevant discipline, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 proven experience working with Canadian health data (experience with cancer data strongly preferred), conducting analyses and providing interpretation of results.
• Experience researching, conceptualizing and writing knowledge products (articles, reports, digital content, etc.) aimed at both policy and research audiences.
• Experience working in the health equity space, leading equity-focused analyses and the interpretation of data.
• Experience working with linked data and \xe2\x80\x98big data\xe2\x80\x99 sets.
• Intermediate (required) / advanced (preferred) proficiency in Excel and SAS, R or Python
• Experience translating complex technical content (verbal and written) and presenting to a variety of audience (technical, scientific, policy, lay audiences)
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
• Experience working with First Nations, Inuit and/or M\xc3\xa9tis data and training/experience in First Nations, Inuit and/or M\xc3\xa9tis data governance principles is an asset.
• Experience working with a broad range of health care databases at organizational, provincial and national levels is an asset.
• Bilingual in both English and French is an asset.

To apply, please attach to your application your CV and cover letter combined in one file in Word or PDF.

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is an organization committed to ensuring accessible services and communications to individuals with disabilities. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please call 416-915-9222 or email us at peopleandculture@partnershipagainstcancer.ca

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