Lead, Data and Analytics

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type.- Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day- Health care spending account- Premium defined benefit pension plan- 3 personal days and 2 float days annually- Individual contributors start at 3 weeks’ vacation, and 4 weeks at 2 yrs.- Career development opportunities- A collaborative values-based team culture- Wellness programs- A hybrid working model- Participation in- Communities of InclusionWant to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

The lead, Data and Analytics, is responsible for leading the development of primary data analysis to support the development and implementation of Ontario Health’s clinical quality initiatives. They will support the identification, acquisition, and adaptation of data elements, datasets, and analytical methods. They will also interpret and present analyses and conclusions through a variety of formats for a range of decision-makers.

This role will design and conduct analyses of administrative and clinical data to identify areas of Ontario’s health care system where quality gaps may exist between current practice and optimal care, suggesting the potential for improvement. Using Ontario’s health administrative databases, they will develop descriptive analyses of populations and service areas of interest, examine and interpret regional and institutional variations in use and outcomes, and compare data on practice patterns and performance with other health systems.

The lead will identify and leverage the findings of relevant published research and combine these with their own primary data analyses. They will work with and develop analytical plans for external researchers to conduct more complex analyses of linked and record-level data.

The Lead will also be responsible for leading the exploration of emerging technologies and analytics capabilities in alignment with the strategy, goals and objectives of Ontario Health’s clinical quality initiatives. Through their extensive technical knowledge and ability to master new tools quickly, they will develop best practices and lead proof-of-concept analytic products, workflows and advanced analytics that can be operationalized within the team for greater efficiency. It is expected they will leverage both existing (SAS) and alternate coding languages (R/Python), Business Intelligence tools, and new cloud platforms such as our Analytics Data Hub and Microsoft Azure. They will play a key role in establishing new reporting solutions via an online reporting platform utilizing Power BI.

Here is what you will be doing:
Analysis and Content Development-
- Provide leadership on measurable areas of quality improvement for various health topics; develop related indicators- Develop the required processes and tools to implement key activities and deliver on program plans-
- Translate complex information into meaningful analyses (e.g., descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive) to inform strategic clinical priorities, and recommend actions to address quality issues- Address information gaps and limitations by accessing new data and information sources, improving the use of existing data sources, and developing new resources or tools- Solicit, articulate, and scope research questions on clinical and health services issues and health system analysis and planning, and translate these into analytical projects- Work on multiple projects and assignments while shifting and adapting work in response to changes in program priorities and timelines- Lead the creation/development/management of new reporting solutions for dissemination to multiple audiences (internal and external to OH) via an online reporting platform utilizing Power BI.- Perform other assignments and special projects in support of team and departmental objectives as required

Coordination and Collaboration- Collaborate with team members, other program areas, and external experts to incorporate methods and novel analysis into planning, reporting, and analytical tools- Develop relationships with team members to understand business/operations activities and analysis needs, share information, and aid in understanding methodologies and results- Liaise with clinical experts, researchers, administrators, and other stakeholders to define key research questions and areas for analysis related to a variety of topics- Integrate an