Study Environment: The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work alongside health system clinicians and analysts to mobilize Canada’s leading health administrative data and advanced statistical methods to actively inform public debate and real time decision making in Saskatchewan and Canada. They will be one of several analysts working collaboratively to deliver this project. The study is a joint project between the Research Team of the Urban Public Health Network and the Research Department of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The UPHN is a network of Medical Officers of Health who oversee public health in Canada’s leading urban centres. Representing 23 cities across the country, the network’s members are responsible for overseeing the population health of more than half of Canadians. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is an Academic Health Care Organization that aims to provide safe, effective and innovative care through evidence-based practice, training and research. The Research Department is responsible for advancing and mobilizing health research and research capacity within the organization. RDCs promote and facilitate research that uses Statistics Canada microdata within secure facilities on university campuses across Canada and managed by Statistics Canada.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Work with project team members to plan and implement data management and analysis activities in support of the study protocol in the RDC.
• Collaboratively ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of data management and analysis activities and reporting (including effective implementation of automation when applicable).
• Effectively document all data management and analysis activities and outcomes in ways that support collaboration between team members (e.g. use of RMarkdown Notebooks).
• Support team members in identifying statistical modelling and estimation approaches that are suitable to achieving the study objectives.
• Implement data tabulation and visualization of results and support their integration with study reporting and dissemination.
• Develop and maintain records of data management and analysis activities inside and outside of the RDC, and prepare periodic and ad hoc progress reports for the team.
• Orally present progress reports to the wider research team at routine stand-up and planning meetings.
• Support writing and wider reporting of study outcomes and results (including drafting of papers for peer-reviewed publication).
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned, including support for other programs related to UPHN and this study.

Education: The UPHN is seeking someone with graduate-level training in a related field (e.g. social science, data science, or engineering) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Based on the Public Health Core Competencies, the UPHN is seeking someone with demonstrable experience in: assessment and communication. Experience conducting and reporting on data analysis, particularly in secure research environments like the RDC, is preferred. Applicants with sufficient data experience need not necessarily have a strong health background. Quantitative reasoning, writing skills, and attention to detail are important in this role. Experience working and collaborating in a diverse and inclusive environment is required.

Duration and Location: 3-4 months up to full-time and casual afterward, extending up to 8 months. Start time is May 2022 (TBD according to availability but no later than July 2022).

Supervisor(s): The Coordinator will be co-supervised by and work closely with Dr. Cordell Neudorf (Nominated Principal Applicant; Professor), Dr. Charles Plante (Project Lead; Research Scientist), Dr. Thilina Bandara (Project Director), and Joanna Procyshen (Project Coordinator) in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Neudorf is also President of the UPHN and Dr. Plante is a Research Scientist with the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Important Dates: Applicants interested in exploring this position with UPHN should submit an application package consisting of a cover letter and CV to this posting. We will begin reviewing applications as soon as possible.

To Apply: Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter and curriculum vitae. Inquiries for this position can be directed to Joanna Procyshen, [email protected].

Department: Community Hlth & Epidemiology
Status: Hourly
Employment Group: Graduate Students – PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 5/6/2022
Closing Date: 2 Weeks. 5/19/2022
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

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