Data Scientist, Data, Analytics, Evaluation and

7 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

Data Scientist, Data, Analytics, Evaluation and Reporting (DARE)
PHSA Corporate

Vancouver, BC


Reporting to a Director, Data Analytics Reporting and Evaluation (DARE), the Data Scientist develops, operationalizes and improves analytical models to support and inform operational, tactical and strategic decision making at PHSA.

The Data Scientist is adept at using large data sets to build Operations Research models to find opportunities for service delivery and process optimization, as well as to test the effectiveness of different courses of action.

Employs a variety of modeling and data analysis techniques, and utilizes knowledge of the operations and care delivery to build realistic models.

The Data Scientist drives business results with evidence-based insights and works with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams.

The Data Scientist discovers solutions hidden in large data sets and works with stakeholders to improve business processes and outcomes.


PANDA, PHSA's Platform for Analytics & Data is the new cloud-based solution to deliver a comprehensive, integrated patient/population-centered data to meet PHSA program area reporting & analytic needs from operational reporting through to research.

PANDA is a transformative project delivering a single, accessible data platform for secure and appropriate use of data across the PHSA.


The focus of this Data Scientist role is on building and disseminating robust best practices and operationalization within PANDA while promoting advanced analytical tools including machine learning technologies.


What you'll do

  • Works as a senior data scientist and strategist in DARE to develop improvements to operational workflows and support decision making by researching, developing, and evaluating models and algorithms that leverages tools such as process modeling, operations research, simulation, and optimization and applied machine learning.
  • Works closely with clinical and operational leadership across PHSA and other health authorities to strategize, develop, and implement analytical products.
  • Uses advanced Operations Research and Machine Learning models to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities that can make predictions or reduce workload and increase system efficiency to make a significant impact across various domains within PHSA.
  • Leads the process of implementation of models into a useful product by collaborating with developers and other stakeholders.
  • Communicates analytic solutions with leadership and apprises leadership of the product status throughout the various stages of the product lifecycle.

What you bring

Qualifications:

  • A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a PhD degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or another quantitative field with 57 years of experience in related areas. Experience in health care sector would be an asset.
  • Advanced skills in design of Operations Research models and the analysis of quantitative data for the purpose of creating actionable insights and measureable impact. Thorough knowledge of the principles, processes, procedures and methods involved in data analysis, optimization and discrete event simulation methods, and machine learning. Demonstrated expertise in planning, organizing and coordinating modeling projects, and ability translating complex technical concepts to other stockholders to inform their decision making. Demonstrated proficiency with using advanced machine learning methods, optimization and simulation software packages (e.g., CPLEX, GAMS, Arena, Simio, etc.), and manipulation of large datasets.
Knowledge and experience in statistical and data mining techniques including but not limited to:

regression methods, mathematical modeling, system dynamics, analysis of variance, text mining, simulation, scenario analysis, clustering analysis, decision trees, and neural networks.

Experience with programing, querying databases, and using statistical computer languages:
Python, SQL, R, SAS and others.

Experience visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders using:
R, ggplot, Tableau, PowerBI, Matplotlib. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability and passion to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.

Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.


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