Epidemiologist, Immunization and Vaccine Preventable Diseases Specialist

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Epidemiologist to join our team at the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). As an Epidemiologist, you will play a critical role in preventing and controlling communicable diseases and promoting environmental health for the province of BC.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain surveillance initiatives, including designing and implementing studies, analyzing data, and preparing reports.
  • Ensure timely and effective communication of reports by improving surveillance systems, reducing turn-around times, and alerting stakeholders to potential threats.
  • Analyze communicable disease data, identifying and responding to deviations from expected reporting patterns and clusters of disease/hazards.
  • Provide consultation services to regional health authorities, other provincial partners, national partners, and health care professionals.
  • Evaluate existing programs and research relevant to the prevention and control of communicable diseases, conducting literature reviews, designing and implementing studies, collecting and analyzing data, and writing reports.
  • Assist with budget preparation, briefing note development, and justification of program expenditures.
  • Represent Epidemiology Services and BCCDC on various internal and external working groups, including national and provincial committees.
Requirements
  • A Master's degree in Epidemiology or Public Health, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field of public health.
  • Clinical skills and experience in nursing or infection control, or experience as a communicable disease epidemiologist or federal field epidemiologist.
  • Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in maintaining large databases of statistical and analytical software.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work well in interdisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to use a variety of statistical software tools.
  • Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada.
What We Offer
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including a municipal pension plan and psychological health & safety programs.
  • Access to professional development opportunities, including in-house training programs and +2,000 courses.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options.
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts.
About PHSA

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices, and we are seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment.



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