Public Health Epidemiologist

5 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Public Health Epidemiologist to join our team at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). As a key member of our disease prevention and control program, you will play a critical role in preventing and controlling communicable diseases and promoting environmental health for the province of BC.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in Epidemiology or Public Health and a minimum of 2 years of experience in public health. They will be responsible for developing and maintaining surveillance initiatives, analyzing communicable disease and environmental hazard data, providing consultation services to regional health authorities and other stakeholders, and evaluating existing programs and research relevant to the prevention and control of communicable diseases and environmental hazards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain surveillance initiatives, including performing functions such as getting an accurate reporting case definition, defining additional information required beyond that for routine reporting, and making sure the information gets to critical stakeholders.
  • Analyze communicable disease and environmental hazard data utilizing comprehensive multi-layered understanding of epidemiology, public health and direct and indirect health care and societal impacts by identifying and responding to deviations from expected reporting patterns and clusters of disease/hazards, preparing, or collaborating in the preparation of reports, identifying and providing supporting rationale for appropriate interventions.
  • Provide consultation services to regional health authorities, other provincial partners, national partners, special interest groups, health care professionals, and the public including responding to inquiries, identifying and making recommendations for addressing risk factors, developing education materials and making presentations.
  • Evaluate existing programs and research relevant to the prevention and control of communicable diseases and environmental hazards by conducting literature reviews, designing and implementing studies, collecting and analyzing data, and writing reports.

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in Epidemiology or Public Health (MSc or MPH or MHSc) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in public health.
  • Clinical skills and experience in nursing or infection control and/or experience as a communicable disease epidemiologist or federal field epidemiologist considered an asset.
  • Excellent computer skills with proficiency in maintaining large databases of statistical and analytical software.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work well in interdisciplinary teams.
  • Effective interpersonal skills, mature judgment and flexibility.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary range of $88,000 - $115,000 per year.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

About Us

The BCCDC is dedicated to preventing and controlling communicable diseases and promoting environmental health for the province of BC. 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. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

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