Data Scientist, Operations Research, Bcehs

1 month ago

Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time

Bring your skills for discovering solutions hidden in large data sets to improve business processes and outcomes in the delivery of emergency services across BC

Reporting to the Director, Organizational Performance, the Data Scientist develops and improves analytical models to support and inform operational and strategic decision making in BCEHS and 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. This role uses a variety of modeling and data analysis techniques and utilizes knowledge of the operations to build realistic models. Help drive business results with evidence-based insights and work with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams.

**What you’ll do**
- Develop improvements to operational workflows and support decision making by researching, developing, and evaluating models and algorithms and leverage tools such as process modeling, operations research, simulation, and optimization and applied machine learning.
- Work closely with clinical and operational leadership across BCEHS and PHSA and other health authorities to strategize, develop, and implement analytical products.
- Use 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 BCEHS and PHSA.
- Lead the implementation of models into a useful product by collaborating with developers and other stakeholders.
- Communicate analytic solutions with leadership and apprise leadership of the product status throughout the various stages of the product lifecycle.

**What you bring**
- A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or another quantitative field and five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in related areas. Experience in health care sector is an asset.
- Advanced skills in design of Operations Research models and the analysis of quantitative data for the purpose of creating actionable insights and measurable 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 stakeholders 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**
- Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Site Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls calls for justice, and how they intersect across the health care system.
- Supports team members on their learning journey, ensuring education strategy for team/department to implement Indigenous Cultural Safety at a practical level.
- Works collaboratively with appropriate Indigenous teams/departments to ensure ICS lens applied holistically.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).

**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.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition progr

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