Location:  Sault Ste. Marie (In-Person)

Vacancy Status:  This is a permanent full-time vacancy.  

 

Position Summary

 

As part of the Foundations and Strategic Support Team (FASST) at Algoma Public Health (APH), the Data Analyst contributes to population health assessment and effective public health practice. The Data Analyst supports the analysis and reporting of population health indicators as well as the collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination of data to internal and external stakeholders for public health action. The position is also responsible for data analysis and reporting related to program planning, monitoring and evaluation needs.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Apply advanced knowledge of health data analysis and evidence‐informed decision making to support the work of local public health, utilizing small to large population-level datasets.
• Access internal and external health databases and manage population and program data in adherence with data sharing agreements.
• Collaborate with members of FASST, including the Epidemiologist, Planning and Evaluation Specialist(s), and Research and Policy Advisor as part of a team that supports population health assessment, including surveillance, and effective public health practice, including program planning and evaluation, research, knowledge exchange, and quality and transparency.
•  Provide support to the Epidemiologist in analyzing and reporting on the distribution and determinants of health and disease states, including health disparities.
• Assist FASST and public health program teams in identifying sources of data and develop and maintain data collection tools/ databases as needed to meet program needs.
• Provide data access/ collection, management, analysis, ongoing reporting and visualization support to public health program teams in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of local public health programs.
• Ensure data quality and adherence to data entry guidelines for broader systems used across public health programs.
• Support ongoing workforce development and capacity building in the use of evidence and data for effective public health practice.

 

Qualifications

Ability, Experience, and Skills for this position include (but not limited to):

 

• Master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, health information, or related field or equivalent experience and education.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in advanced data analyses, interpretation and reporting.
• Experience using population-level health databases/ datasets is an asset.
• Ability to manage data and information in compliance with principles, best practices, and legislation pertaining to privacy and research ethics.
• Advanced skills with R, with working knowledge, or the ability to learn, similar statistical software and related platforms.
• Experience with geospatial analysis and GIS applications.
• Experience with data analytics and business intelligence tools such as Microsoft’s Power BI and Tableau.
• Ability to prepare and deliver high quality knowledge products, including written reports, dashboards, and presentations for diverse audiences and purposes.
• Demonstrated skills related to knowledge translation, consultation, facilitation, and capacity building among diverse audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently and with strong attention to detail.
• Strong performance with problem solving, critical thinking, adaptability and process design and implementation.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of OCAP course and sound understanding of the First Nations principles of OCAP, information governance, and data sovereignty an asset.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential.  Proficiency in both official languages, as well as knowledge of additional languages relevant to our diverse communities, will be considered an asset.
• Must be reliable and have a good attendance record.
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout Algoma if/as needed for program work.
• Ability to work daytime, evenings, and weekends, if/as needed for program work.
• Requires a valid “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence and use of a reliable vehicle.
• As a condition of employment, employees must meet immunization requirements in accordance with the APH Immunization policy.
• A current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) with satisfactory clearance is a condition of employment, at own expense.

Algoma Public Health believes in and is committed to promoting diversity in our workforce and ensuring accessible employment practices, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.  We will work with you to meet your needs.

Algoma Public Health
c/o Human Resources 
294 Willow Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 0A9

Deadline for Application:  February 4, 2026 up to 4:30pm

A cover letter and current resume must be provided in order to be considered for this position.

Email: recruitment@algomapublichealth.com

We would like to thank all candidates for responding; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.