Data and Impact Analyst

Who We Are
At Heart & Stroke our mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery. We are committed to a culture that exemplifies our core values: champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt as we work together to beat heart disease and stroke.

We believe in equity, diversity and inclusion ― it's embedded in our values and core mission work to support all people in Canada to lead healthier lives. We are committed to applying this principle to cultivate a welcoming environment that embraces diversity among our employees. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI, and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please visit our website.

The opportunity
(Please note Heart & Stroke offers hybrid working options. This role can work from anywhere in Canada.)
Have you mastered your data analysis skills using R or Python? Are you ready for a role that asks tough questions like: "What does success look like?" "What could be an indicator of this program?" "There's no indicator for that, ok what other options are there for us to measure it?"

Working as our Data and Impact Analyst, along side our Senior Data Analyst, this role contributes to the Foundation's impact measurement framework and data and knowledge management strategy while supporting our fundraising efforts.

The ideal candidate will be someone who can adapt to" wearing many hats", who understands the charitable / health sector and enjoys a collaborative process while applying creative and problem-solving skills. Patience, strong communication skills and the ability to work with internal stakeholders will serve you well while solutions take time to evolve and develop. Your success in this position requires a high degree of flexibility and agility to navigate when the way forward is not clearly established.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Mission Impact & Evaluation, the role is responsible for a variety of activities, including:

• Conducting various data analyses (i.e., data cleaning, validation, and analysis of administrative health data (CIHI, Statistics Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Census), survey data, funded researcher data, polling data, and other Mission data sets) to support organizational priorities, deliverables, and to report the impact of the organization.
• Building databases, data hubs, data visualizations, self-serve analytics, fact sheets/reports, and presentations.
• Developing and documenting data analysis processes, methodologies and outcomes.
• Proposing and developing key performance indicators and metrics to assess progress of business priorities, impact and initiatives.
• Developing and implementing data storage, data privacy, and data management solutions.
• Conducting scientific literature searches and reviews.
• Developing, validating and updating internal knowledge products (including statistics and facts) related to heart conditions and stroke.

How You Will Make An Impact Every Day
Data Analysis and Visualization

• Proposes and develops key performance indicators and metrics to assess progress of business priorities, impact and initiatives.
• Provides advice on how to store, analyze, interpret and visualize the results of our data analysis to advance our mission goals.
• Coordinates and executes various data analysis projects based on organizational priorities.
• Programs and performs analysis of data using R or Python from the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI), Statistics Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian census, surveys, polls, funded researcher database, and other population or heart and stroke-related data.
• Documents and validates raw data, analyzed data and program(s) used for data analysis.
• Develops and executes various data analysis plans aligned with our organizational priorities.
• Supports interpretation of data analysis outputs.
• Creates and manages dashboards, data hubs, self-serve analytics, summary reports, graphs, Excel and PowerPoint files based on project needs to support evidence-guided decisions and knowledge products.
• Creates interactive data visualizations or datahubs in Power BI or other data visualization tools (Tableau, etc.).
• Creates and develops proper documentation for data storage, analysis, methodologies and analysis outcomes.
• Ensures consistent data quality and executes appropriate corrective actions if errors are identified.
• Ensures accuracy and appropriate use of statistical methodologies.

Data and Impact Reporting / Decision Support through Innovative tools and analytical approaches

• Conducts hypothesis testing to validate assumptions and support decision-making and impact reporting.
• Develops and implements predictive models to forecast future trends and outcomes.
• Leverages AI and other tools and technology to support data-driven decision-making, innovation and impact reporting.
• Creates visualizations (e.g., charts, graphs, dashboards) to present data insights in an understandable and actionable format.
• Works closely with other departments (e.g., IT, Fundraising, Legal, Finance) to understand their data needs and provide relevant insights.
• Develops and deploys automated data processing and analysis workflows to streamline operations.
• Stays updated with the latest data analysis tools, techniques, and industry trends to continuously improve data analysis processes.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements innovative solutions to enhance data analysis efficiency.

Data Management and Governance

• Create and work with legal team and/or IT on the storage, collection and sharing policies/procedures.
• Implements robust security measures to protect data integrity and confidentiality.
• Supports organizational data quality assurance and data governance efforts.
• Provide guidance and education on the practices and standards for the use, storage, management of mission and non-mission related data and quality standards.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure data are used, interpreted and presented accurately.

Data Validation and Knowledge Products

• Maintains awareness and knowledge of CIHI, Statistics Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Census and broader health sector data standards and available datasets.
• Develops, validates and updates internal knowledge products (e.g., fact sheets and key statistics and facts) to support consistency in organizational messaging (i.e., website, impact reporting to donors, press releases, presentations, etc.).
• Validates content containing data, statistics and facts for team members across departments (Fundraising, Development, Communications) to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Conducts scientific literature searches and reviews as required.

Who We Need
Education

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (e.g., epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics) or equivalent at minimum – Master's preferred.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a statistical/data analysis role in a health or health innovation setting (i.e., health research, non-profit health organization, public health, health planning organization or institution).
• Experience in data cleaning, manipulation and analysis using R or Python. Experience with SAS is an asset.
• Experience building interactive data visualizations using Business Intelligence Tools such as Power BI for key performance measurement tracking and impact reporting.
• Hands on experience producing data analysis products for a variety of audiences including data tables, charts/figures, reports, and presentations.
• Experience supporting data governance, data privacy, data security, data quality management, and data documentation processes (e.g. metadata).
• Experience conducting scientific literature reviews and knowledge synthesis is an asset.
• Experience working with reference management software (e.g. Zotero or EndNote) is an asset.
• Knowledge or experience in cardiovascular health or research field is an asset.
• Experience collaborating with researchers, policymakers, decision-makers, and health system stakeholders to translate data into actionable insights.

Skills

• Team oriented, outcome-based mindset, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible and agile, with strong oral and writing capabilities.
• Good organization, time management, attention to detail and the drive to work and deliver in a fast-paced environment with multiple urgent priorities.
• Ability to apply good judgement and demonstrate initiative to resolve and communicate issues.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to work cross-functionally with teams from different departments working together towards shared goals or deliverables.
• Capability to test ideas and new approaches to learn from results and iterate with the outcome in mind.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes and new information and dedication to enhancing processes and outcomes over time.
• Promotes continuous improvement and innovative approaches to achieve outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency in manipulating and analyzing data using R or Python.
• Strong skills in the analysis of quantitative health data and including statistical methods for risk adjustment/standardization, survey data (e.g., weighting, non-response adjustment and imputation), forecasting.
• Understanding of health and health services research concepts (e.g., quality of care indicators) and knowledge of the Canadian health data landscape. (e.g. CIHI, Statistics Canada data sets). Knowledge of ICD coding is an asset.
• Strong computer skills and ability to use technological tools to organize and advance the work of the team (i.e., MS Office Suite, SharePoint, BigQuery, JIRA and other workflow tools). Advanced proficiency in Excel (i.e. VBA coding, macro, pivot table).
• In-depth understanding of data analysis documentation and data quality management.
• Ability to think flexibly and find solutions for automating workflows and storing and manipulating data.
• Strong critical thinking skills and some experience or knowledge of use cases of AI in data analysis and knowledge synthesis functions is an asset.
• Proficiency in English is essential and French language proficiency is an asset.

What We Offer
At Heart & Stroke, we make it a priority to foster a culture of caring by implementing practices and programs that foster respect, compassion, trust and attentiveness to our own and others' health and well-being.

In addition to a competitive salary, we believe that time off is integral to the personal health and wellness of our employees. We offer a generous paid time-off package including vacation days, personal days, wellness days, and paid company-wide closure between December 25 and January 1. We also provide competitive health, medical, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP) and a defined contribution pension plan with employer matching. Our employees also enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and reimbursement for mobile phones and home office setup, as well as opportunities for professional development.

Apply now
If you want to join the fight to beat heart disease and stroke, please apply by sending your resume by November 15, 2025. Applicants must be currently residing in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada.

Only those candidates that qualify will be selected for an interview. For this role, all interviews will be conducted via phone and/or video call ― we look forward to "virtually" meeting you

Accommodation

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. If you have been contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will do our best to address your needs.

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