Epidemiologist

**Your Opportunity**:
The efficient use of big data within the health care system promises to revolutionize healthcare, improve patient outcomes and drive the knowledge base of medicine and cancer care. As the Epidemiologist you will be utilizing real world health data to support Cancer related activities provincially.

**Description**:
Reporting to the Director, Cancer Advanced Analytics, Cancer Research & Analytics (CRA), the Epidemiologist will work as part of a team that collects, analyzes and interprets information concerning cancer occurrences, cancer risk factors, and cancer care in Alberta. In addition to support the day-to-day activities of the department, the Epidemiologist with consult with clients (e.g. multi-disciplinary teams, physicians, general public) to identify cancer incidence inquiries, develop an analytical plan to address the concerns, report on the findings and respond to the requestor. Key responsibilities will include: Coordinating the departmental response to community cancer incidence enquiries. Conducting epidemiologic analysis of health system factors and presenting these findings. Providing leadership on the response to community cancer incidence enquiries, including assessment, analysis and communication with the community and other relevant bodies. Effectively communicating highly technical information to varied audiences. Consult with community members, healthcare providers, health officials, and researchers to enhance the translation of knowledge into action. Working closely with AHS programs and other organizations related to vulnerable and special populations; Reviewing and editing cancer surveillance reports as required. This position can be remote with intermittent meetings in Calgary and/or Edmonton. Regular in-person meetings are expected in the initial few months.
- Classification: Epidemiologist
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Cancer Advanced Analytics
- Primary Location: Sunlife Place
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 08-MAY-2023
- Date Available: 18-MAY-2023
- Temporary End Date: 22-APR-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $28.20
- Maximum Salary: $48.45
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

**Required Qualifications**:
Master’s Degree in Public Health. Equivalencies will be considered. Minimum 3 years of experience working in a healthcare environment, ideally working with cancer data. Proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to understand epidemiological issues and to communicate effectively with a broad variety of people with different skills and expertise. Must abide by the highest standards of confidentiality. Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to lead a team. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Visio). Experience using statistical software packages (SAS preferred). Strong organizational skills and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
Experience working with administrative health data. Experience working with vulnerable and special populations is an asset.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
As required.