Health Data Analyst

at  WDG Public Health

POSITION SUMMARY:

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of individuals and communities in Wellington County, Dufferin County and the City of Guelph. With a vision of health and well-being for all, we strive to address the diverse health needs of our population through innovative programs and initiatives, upstream interventions and collaborative partnerships. From immunization campaigns to disease surveillance and community health promotion, our team of dedicated professionals works to ensure the well-being of everyone in our communities.
As a workplace, WDG Public Health offers a dynamic environment where passion for public health meets professional excellence. Employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of our communities while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work culture. With ongoing opportunities for professional development, a commitment to work-life balance, competitive compensation and benefits and a strong sense of community within our organization, WDG Public Health is not only a great place to work but also a rewarding place to grow and thrive in your career.
Read our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan on our Careers homepage for more about our vision, mission, values, goals and priorities.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to make a difference in the health of our communities, we invite you to apply.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Optional defined benefit OMERS Pension Plan with 100% employer matching;
• EAP wellness program for individuals and family;
• Employer paid parking;
• 35-hour work week;
• Many opportunities for growth and development.

WDG Public Health is a hybrid work environment. Certain employee groups may be permitted to work remotely based on the nature of the position and program. A minimum expectation of onsite presence is required, which will be dependent on operational needs.
The Health Data Analyst is responsible for extracting, manipulating, interpreting, analyzing and explaining health-related data from local, provincial and federal data sources. This position will provide professional advice and support on the creation and implementation of appropriate data gathering instruments. The Health Data Analyst position will investigate, analyze and develop methods, processes and procedures to increase the efficiency of health database use by end-users, and to achieve and maintain a high level of data quality.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-year undergraduate degree in a field related to analytics/data management
• Minimum 3 years of practical work-related experience
• Good communication skills, including presentation and writing skills
• Technical skills, including computer programming and database management
• Data interpretation and data manipulation skills
• Ability to generate reports and perform statistical analyses
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge exchange skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience in using Business Intelligence (BI) tools and dashboard development preferred
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping skills preferred
• Prior experience in public health preferred

Please refer the Job description for details