Data Scientist

Node Office: Hybrid or remote option dependent upon location.

Led by rural physicians, the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) is a network that improves the health of people and communities in rural British Columbia. Funded primarily by the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues, our network partners include healthcare providers, healthcare administrators, community members, policymakers, educators, researchers, and non-profit and business leaders. We serve all communities in British Columbia covered by the Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement.

RCCbc is committed to advocating for equity in rural, remote and Indigenous healthcare, and this includes advancing the recommendations in the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action (TRC) and embedding our work with respectful relationships and reciprocity, and leading with compassion, empathy and inclusivity.

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Data Scientist (DS) reports to the Director, Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) receives day-to-day direction from the Clinical Manager, RTVS and the Chief Data Scientist in the Data Informatics Group. The Data Scientist will build upon RCCbc’s data science and web platforms to collect, validate and prepare high-quality data to make data-informed decisions by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) team and network. The DS is responsible for working with the data owners to ensure the quality and integrity of the data and reporting systems.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about healthcare equity, skilled in organizing and analyzing diverse data types, and eager to explore the integration of AI and large language models (LLMs) into healthcare workflows.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Work with subject matter experts to understand the needs for informatics powered by effective, secure data workflows.
- Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources (e.g., EMRs, surveys, call logs, interviews, and public sources).
- Develop data visualizations and informatics products to support program monitoring and evaluation.
- Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to identify data needs and translate them into actionable insights.
- Assist in the development and testing of AI-driven tools, including those powered by large language models (LLMs), to enhance virtual support services.
- Document data processes and contribute to the development of data governance practices.
- Support the preparation of presentations, grant applications, and publications.
- Build reporting and informatics tools to provide actionable insight into key metrics
- Work with cloud data storage solutions including PostgreSQL and Azure data infrastructure.
- Implement data validation and cleansing methods to ensure accurate and dependable data.
- Develop algorithms to transform data into usable information to support the work of RCCbc staff and partners.
- Develop reproducible reports with Python and Jupyter.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

- A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, or related technical discipline plus relevant experience.
- 3 to 5 years of recent experience working with PostgreSQL, SQL and Python Ability to manipulate, process and extract value from large, unstructured, disconnected datasets.

Skills and Abilities

- Knowledge of Git/Github for version control. Knowledge of the full data science stack would be an asset, including software development, data engineering, and digital content.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of health care data governance, guidelines relating to privacy, confidentiality and security.
- Ability to use audience appropriate communication and language to present information, analyze results, and convey concepts.
- Ability to work outside of regular work hours, as needed, to accommodate meetings and time sensitive deliverables.
- Demonstrated understanding of diversity, inclusion and cultural humility as they apply to health care is an asset.

RCCbc welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people’s lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or require an accommodation that we can provide, to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at careers@rccbc.ca.

Location: Individual/applicant must reside in British Columbia.

Node Office: Hybrid or remote option dependent upon location.

Compensation: $74,542.00-$87,696.00

How to apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@rccbc.ca. This opportunity will remain posted until it is filled with priority consideration given to those who apply by the deadline.

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