Job Description

Competition # : 43326Department: Health and WellnessLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b05-Jul-24 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe 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 the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, we\'re committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on collaborative primary health 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 OpportunityAre you a data analysis expert? Are you ready to make your mark and work in a role that makes an impact? Join the Public Health Branch as a Senior Data Analyst and work with an amazing group of colleagues who help shape and expand the scope of our provincial Public Health Surveillance system. Reporting directly to the Director of Public Health Surveillance, you will engage in comprehensive research, meticulously analyze data, and formulate well-founded recommendations. Your expertise will be instrumental in informing the development of policies and building data visualization tools to communicate data effectively and to increase data transparency.If you are passionate about utilizing data-driven insights to enact positive change, we invite you to apply!Primary AccountabilitiesYour primary responsibilities will include analyzing complex health administrative datasets using statistical techniques and using your data analysis expertise to support population and public health assessment and surveillance. You will also:

• build and maintain data visualization tools for internal and public audiences
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, translating complex analytical concepts into actionable insights
• present and communicate data in easy-to-understand terms
• identify relevant data that supports areas of population health assessment and surveillance
• provide evidence-informed advice to support strategic decision making within the Public Health Branch
• work closely with public health epidemiologists
• identify innovative analysis techniques to provide new insights for population health assessment and surveillance

Qualifications and ExperienceYou have completed a related bachelor\'s degree (such as computer science, natural sciences, mathematics, or economics) and have at least seven (7) years of related experience in data science, and data analytics; or a related Master\'s degree and five (5) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to adapt information to staff at different levels, strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Consensus building, as well as team building skills, while valuing an inclusive workforce. You must be a self-starter with a high degree of personal initiative and integrity, who is able work under minimal supervision to quickly determine the root cause of complex problems within ambiguous or conflicting situations.You will also be exposed to confidential information. A high degree of judgement will be required on how that information will be used or presented, while maintaining the necessary confidentiality that is entrusted to you in this position.You have demonstrated experience with:

• SQL programming, R, and SAS.
• Developing and maintaining data visualization tools.
• Responding quickly to, and understand, data requests from various sources.
• Leading complex analytical projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive information and data systems.
• Effectively communicating and presenting complex analytical information.

You must:

• Be proficient in statistical analysis
• Think strategically and provide insight into long-term planning and decision-making processes while applying an inclusive and diverse lens.
• Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, fostering an inclusive and diverse environment.

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.EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: .Working ConditionsRegular office work conditions with regular collaboration with colleagues in the Public Health branch at DHW, across the department, at the NSH and in departments and agencies.Additional InformationThere is currently one permanent position currently available. Please note this is also a Hiring Pool, therefore successful applicants will be offered position as additional vacancies arise, for the duration of the Hiring Pool. Additional vacancies within the Hiring Pool duration will be filled from the candidate pool and will not be posted separately. This pool will be used to fill multiple Full Time and Part Time Permanent, Term, and Temporary opportunities over the next several months as they arise. Opportunities can be in any location across the province.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. (example - ability to work from home part time)

Pay Grade: PR 15Salary Range: $2,760.42 - $3,364.90 Bi-WeeklyEmployment 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.This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.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.

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