March 30, 2023
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Canada
March 30, 2023
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Position Overview
The Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Data Analyst. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
Reporting to the ACHRI Deputy Director, this position requires independent work, strategic leadership, decision making, time management and superior organizational skills. It is dynamic and has a broad scope that requires a diversity of technical skills and experience. The Data Analyst will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a highly complex initiative with a high volume of work, competing priorities, and diverse stakeholders. The position is driven by constant, multiple and simultaneous deadlines, continuous change and emerging priorities. The work environment is fast-paced, service-oriented and highly computerized.
Position Description
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase III .
To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website . For more information visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine .
The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
About The University Of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca .
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High , committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ( [email protected] ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( [email protected] ).
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
The Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Data Analyst. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
Reporting to the ACHRI Deputy Director, this position requires independent work, strategic leadership, decision making, time management and superior organizational skills. It is dynamic and has a broad scope that requires a diversity of technical skills and experience. The Data Analyst will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a highly complex initiative with a high volume of work, competing priorities, and diverse stakeholders. The position is driven by constant, multiple and simultaneous deadlines, continuous change and emerging priorities. The work environment is fast-paced, service-oriented and highly computerized.
Position Description
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Work with the Deputy Director and the institute leads related to impact and performance assessment on analysis of bibliometric, institutional and other impact data
- Develop standardized tools for rapid turn around reporting and institutional analysis
- Actively facilitate connections between ACHRI members and members of other relevant University Faculties, Departments and Institutes
- Seek out new opportunities and provide recommendations to enhance technology, processes and collaboration
- Be the bridge between technical, data, clinical, and research experts
- Act as lead liaison between clinicians/researchers and data program staff to set up plans and facilitate the interpretation of the results in the clinical context
- Analyze and mine institutional data as required
- Provide technical expertise for grant applications and publications, when required
- Establish, implement, track and report on program and project process and successes
- Master's Degree in a Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or related fields. PhD preferred
- 5 -10 years of demonstrated experience working with diverse data, ideally in a medical related field or research setting, is required
- Big data analysis skills
- Experience coding in programs such as Python, R, MatLab or C++ is required
- Working knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques is an asset
- Previous experience leading a technical or development team
- Existing knowledge about data integration (e.g. software), data governance (e.g. access and utilization policies), and/or data analysis required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong time management, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills is required
- Ab ility to work with data visualization applications
- Experience developing and implementing internal processes to streamline operations and to facilitate reporting and service evaluation
- Knowledge and ability to lead the development of robust project plans
- A high level of flexibility and ability to adapt to changing workloads and priorities is required
- Must maintain and respect the confidential nature of the work
- Knowledge of University of Calgary and AHS processes, systems and best practices (e.g. PeopleSoft, eFIN) an asset
- Familiarity with multivariate statistical techniques and theory is an asset
- Familiarity with bioinformatics methods and tools is an asset
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase III .
To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website . For more information visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine .
The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
About The University Of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca .
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High , committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ( [email protected] ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( [email protected] ).
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
