Data Analyst

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $38.12 - $54.80 / hour Why Fraser Health? We are currently looking to fill a Full-Time opportunity for a Data Analyst at Central City Tower located in Surrey, B.C. Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including: Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage. Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax. Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer. Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one. Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave. TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes. Additional employee discounts and perks available. Eligibility based on employment status Detailed Overview: Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families: The Data Analyst will be responsible for providing data management and analytical support for population and public health surveillance and health assessment functions of the Population Health Observatory. The Data Analyst is a key member of the Population Health Observatory. This Unit directly supports the work of Population and Public Health and other Fraser Health program areas. The Analyst has health authority-wide responsibilities in the area of data collection and synthesis, analysis, interpretation, knowledge translation, and dissemination. Responsibilities: Assists in the creation, synthesis, and dissemination of population health information to Fraser Health stakeholders for planning and decision-making. Performs qualitative and quantitative data analysis using descriptive and statistical methodologies, including use of statistical software (e.g. R, SAS). Uses GIS software to create, organize and maintain geographic maps and conducts geospatial data analysis. Supports data collection, analyzes data, interprets results, and prepares regular surveillance reports. Provides technical advice to the communicable disease nurses, coordinators, and other members of the Public Health and Health Protection teams. Participates in the identification and resolution of data quality issues. Performs data management and preparation activities, including data extraction, data cleaning and documentation. Identifies and collates population health data from local, regional, and provincial sources. Works collaboratively with relevant program areas to develop project specific tools. Responds to requests for information by performing duties such as extracting, linking, manipulating, analyzing, and summarizing data. Fosters and maintains positive, collaborative, and effective interdisciplinary working relationships. Prepares and maintains supporting documentation such as user guides and data dictionaries. Supports system development, enhancement, and maintenance. Maintains current knowledge and technical skills necessary to work effectively as a Data Analyst. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Health Sciences or other related discipline, plus three (3) years of recent, related technical experience in data management, linkage, analysis, interpretation, and reporting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Competencies: Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed. Professional/Technical Capabilities: Understanding of basic epidemiology and public health surveillance systems. Knowledge of health data sources and data quality issues. Demonstrated analytical and statistical skills. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, dynamic environment. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. Demonstrated knowledge of statistical, data management, and data visualization software systems. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr