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Interior Health Authority

Full Time Kelowna 47071 - 38467 CAD ANNUAL Today

Job description

Interior Health is hiring a Data & Analytics Student to join the Data and Analytics Services Team.

This opportunity is available for approximately four months.

What will you work on?

The Interior Health Data & Analytics Services (DAS) department includes clinical analytics, business analytics, epidemiology and surveillance, and performance monitoring and reporting teams. The student will be part of the DAS department and participate in team functions. The student will work closely with the Manager for the assigned area as well as internal stakeholders. The student will have opportunity to engage in tasks relevant to their education such as: supporting business cycles, performance monitoring, public and population health surveillance, and analysis and reporting requirements.

Some Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Participate and engage in project work. May include project coordination, communication with stakeholders, implementation and evaluation depending on student’s skill set. Assist with data gathering, analysis and reporting as directed by the Manager.

2. Create and/or update analytic documentation in alignment with departmental standards.

3. Participates in team meetings.

4. Other related duties and responsibilities assigned by the Manager.

How will we help you grow?

We provide you with an orientation customized to meet your needs, and immediate support and access from excellent colleagues. You will have access to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patients are at the centre of care.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong technical skills. The opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today!

Education, Training and Experience:

Enrolled in a post-secondary degree or advanced diploma (post-degree) with completed course work in a health-related discipline, health administration, epidemiology, data science, mathematics, statistics and/or computer science or equivalent combination of education, qualification and skills.

Demonstrated experience in a complex computer & technical environment. Experience with Excel is required.

Skills and abilities:

Teamwork: Able to engage with peers to facilitate and participate in assigned projects and tasks.

Communication: Concise and effective communication skills, both written and verbal. An ability to professionally engage with team members and stakeholders to execute assigned work.

Initiative: Willingness to learn how theoretical knowledge applies in a practical work environment. Curious and open to learn.

Accountability: Responsible for work product / outcomes within scope of duties and under supervision & direction of the assigned Manager.

Technical: Demonstrated skills and competencies in relevant data management, statistical and/or data visualization software programs such as Excel, SAS, R, Power BI and/or equivalent.

Physical: Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

"Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit)."