Junior Epidemiolgist

**Req ID**:189757**
**Location**:Provincial** Zone, **Home Work Site FT (5 days/week)**
**Department**:CANC Cancer Care Registry & Analytics**
**Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%**) x **1**
**Management/Non Union** P**osition**
**Posting Closing Date**:28-Nov-24**

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

**About the Opportunity**:
Working closely with fellows Epidemiologists and reporting to the Manager of the Cancer Registry & Analytics, the Junior Epidemiologist helps support the development of a high-quality cancer surveillance system for the Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program (NSH CCP). The Junior Epidemiologist conducts routine data queries and analysis, produces descriptive cancer statistics, and is responsible for the development of cancer control quality and system performance indicators. The Junior Epidemiologist also assists the creation of knowledge products such as annual reports and infographics to encourage knowledge exchange with patients, health care providers and the public. Through their responsibilities, the Junior Epidemiologist supports research related activities and operational cancer care decision making and planning for the NSH CCP.

**About You**:
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Master of Science in Epidemiology or equivalent (Thesis-based degree preferred)
- One-year related experience in epidemiology preferred
- Thorough understanding of population health and epidemiological principles
- Demonstrated skills in research methodologies, statistical analysis, and record linkage
- Knowledge of statistical and analytical software such as SAS, R, and Python
- Knowledge of ArcPro, Tableau and Canva software, a strong asset
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent writing, content creation and communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of Health Care system and the Cancer Care Program in Nova Scotia
- Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills
- Knowledge of principles of ICD coding
- Competency in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

**Hours**:

- Permanent Full-time Position; 75 hours bi-weekly

**Compensation and Benefits**:
$37.61 - $47.01 Hourly

**Once You've Applied**

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.