Data Analyst chez Hamilton Health Sciences

Located at the Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre (RJCHC), the McMaster Children’s Hospital Autism Program is an ambulatory service for children and youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. These services have strong links to McMaster University’s Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, McMaster Autism Research Team (MacART) and the Offord Centre for Child Studies.

The Autism Program Data Analyst will be responsible for the coordination and maintenance of new and existing databases, dashboards, and other measurement systems as identified, responding to program data and information needs, and reporting for internal (e.g., program evaluation) and external purposes (e.g., Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)).  
The incumbent will act as a key resource in coordinating data from multiple systems and files, providing data entry, complex data validation, reconciliation and analysis, and providing follow up actions as needed to ensure data and reporting accuracy and timeliness.  The Data Analyst will work closely with Autism Program Leadership, Decision Support, and Planning and Analysis.  The ideal candidate is currently working in a similar analytical role with considerable experience and advanced knowledge of Excel.

Monday to Friday; days. Evenings and Saturday as required

1. Community college diploma/certificate – Microsoft program(s), business
2. 1-2 years’ experience with health related software (e.g., Sovera, Meditech, EPIC)
3. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft programs including advanced Excel experience
4. Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize competing priorities, often within tight timelines
5. Superior reporting and analysis skills
6. Strong orientation to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
7. Commitment to quality improvement identification and implementation
8. Demonstrated initiative and an ability to work autonomously
9. Familiarity and experience working with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) is an asset
10. Knowledge and experience working with MCCSS and reporting is an asset
11. Willingness to participate in a criminal reference screening process

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

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