decision science analyst Mississauga
Job description
DECISION SUPPORT ANALYST
Temporary Full Time (until March 29, 2024)
Mississauga Site
37.5 Hours/Week
Work Arrangement: 2 days’ onsite / 3 days’ remote
ErinoakKids is currently seeking a talented and dynamic individual to fill the role of
Decision Support Analyst at our Mississauga location. Reporting to the Supervisor,
Decision Support, the Decision Support Analyst will leverage their strong analytical, technical and business intelligence skills to support evidence-based decision making and ongoing monitoring of quality and performance related to ErinoakKids’ clinical & autism services.
The Decision Support Analyst will work in collaboration with the broader team to provide accurate, detailed and timely reporting, in-depth analysis and insightful interpretation, while developing and maintaining departmental documentation (i.e., report methodology, technical specifications and data dictionaries). The successful candidate will collaborate regularly with Clinical, Finance and Information systems staff to support knowledge sharing and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides meaningful analysis, insights and presentation of data, while maintaining technical specifications
- Produces accurate and reliable reporting and analytics to support internal and external reporting commitments
- Leverages business intelligence tools, where appropriate, to support dissemination of valuable, real-time information that results in evidence-based decision making
- Extracts, transforms and analyzes complex information to produce meaningful and insightful information to support strategic, operational and quality improvement initiatives across the organization
- Executes data quality audits, investigates anomalies and proposes recommendations for resolution to support continuous improvement initiatives
- Implements innovative reporting tools and visualizations to maximize interpretability and usage of performance reports
- Identifies areas of opportunity to increase efficiency and reduce manual work for standard reporting requirements
- Develops and maintains departmental documentation including report methodology, technical specifications and data dictionaries
- Independently completes assigned projects and ad hoc reports as assigned
- Collaborates with and supports clinical and non-clinical teams with a variety of analytical needs (i.e., development of metrics/performance indicators, in-depth analysis, data quality investigations and ad-hoc reporting)
- Collaborates regularly with other Decision Support members, as well as Finance and Information systems staff to support knowledge sharing and teamwork
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in an applicable field, such as Health Informatics, Engineering, Biostatistics/Statistics, Math, Computer Science, or an equivalent technical discipline with training in data collection, analysis and data management
- Minimum of two years of experience in a decision support, analytical or business intelligence environment; healthcare experience preferred
- Strong data analysis and problem solving skills and the ability to synthesize large amounts of data into meaningful reporting
- Experience working in a complex data environment such as enterprise data warehouses and other relational databases
- Experience with balanced scorecard reporting, indicator development and performance measurement
- Experience with Business Intelligence tools development (i.e., Cognos)
- Demonstrated expertise utilizing advanced SQL data extraction and manipulation tools (i.e., MS SQL)
- Knowledge of MIS/OHRS and proficiency in Meditech EXPANSE Data Repository, database management and Microsoft applications (advanced Excel,Access, etc.).
- High attention to detail and data accuracy a requirement
- Ability to multi-task effectively, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
- Results-oriented individual with experience working under tight deadlines in a high pressure working environment
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, while developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
Why should you join us?
- Competitive salary and benefit plan which includes Health and Dental options for you and your loved ones
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan - (HOOPP)
- WorkPerks - Discounts for you and your family to enjoy an array of different services and amenities
- Employee Assistance Program / People Connect (Mental health supports available 24/7)
- Wellness Program
- Learning & Development opportunities - We are ready to work with you in pursuit of your goals! There are plenty of ongoing internal and external learning opportunities that are available to all our staff, as well as professional supports in place from day one!
- Mentorship Opportunities- Direct observation from a mentor to help new graduates develop into skilled clinicians
- The people and most of all the KIDS!!!
To view our state of the art buildings – please check out this YouTube video along with our Social Media sites!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQFy5VTmFt8
https://www.facebook.com/ErinoakKids
https://twitter.com/ErinoakKids
https://www.instagram.com/erinoakkids
The successful candidate will be required to complete a police records check.
Please note that all prospective ErinoakKids employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements, including the full and ongoing COVID-19 vaccination (three
doses), as a condition of obtaining and maintaining employment.
We will make accommodations as provided for pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights
Code. Applicants who require accommodations for disabilities or other specific grounds
need to make their needs known in advance to Human Resources.
ErinoakKids is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to being a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
Application question(s):
- Do you have or are you willing to get 3 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Work Location: In person
About ErinoakKids
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Hospital
Website: https://www.erinoakkids.ca/
