Senior Analyst

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 and 2024! Learn more at shn.ca

Job Description:

Enterprise Analytics is an innovative and strategic asset to one of Ontario's largest community hospitals. We act as trusted advisors to healthcare leaders and focus on providing them the analytical tools and deep insights that help them make important decisions. This position offers very unique opportunities for learning and career growth as we build up our team.

Here’s what you’ll get to do

· Think creatively to anticipate and deliver the information that busy healthcare leaders need to make important decisions.

· Apply critical thinking to get at "the story" behind the data, and present findings in a manner that answers the business questions that matter.

· All of the technical work that goes with an analytical role, from data transformation to building of compelling visual summaries of complex information, to quality assurance.

· Constantly challenging yourself to find better, faster, and more reliable ways of doing the work.

· Be part of a new and growing team, while contributing to the changing Ontario healthcare landscape.

Requirements:

Here’s what you will need

· Analytical technical skills, including handling data imports, complex data linking, dealing with data imperfections, and the ability to create visual summaries.

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to create and derive meaning from data. The ability to use data and information to ‘tell the story’. The ability to think about 'the why' behind the question that is being asked.

· A proven self-starter, who has no limits in their ability to learn new tools.

· Pride in doing great work, a mindset of taking things to the finish line, and attention to detail.

· Experience in standard data and reporting tools such as SQL Server and SSRS, with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, filters, formulas, macros etc.) as well as SAS.

· Hands-on experience with any BI tool, especially Microsoft Power BI.

· Previous healthcare experience including knowledge of CIHI datasets such as DAD, NACRS, CCRS, NRS, OMHRS, HCRS).

· Knowledge CIHI/MoHLTC methodologies (HSFR, HSMR, RIW, HIG, MIS Guidelines).

· Knowledge of Ontario Health HIS and any Business Intelligence tools (WTIS, ALC, ER, SetP, iPort).

· Experience in using advanced tools such as AI, Machine Learning and Predictive/Prescriptive Analytics.

· Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Assets:

· Master’s degree

· Certification with the Canadian College for Health Records Administrators (CCHRA)

· 3+ years of experience in using BI Solutions with special consideration to experience with Power BI.

· Demonstrable skills in DAX and Python.

· Experience with using relational database querying language - SQL and SQL Server tools as above but also SSAS and SSIS.

This opportunity is posted to support the recruitment of an existing vacant position.

Accommodation and Diversity Statement:
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.

We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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