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Research Associate, Population Health, Epidemiologist
Posted on July 22, 2025
- Toronto, Canada
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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Pour obtenir une traduction en français de l’offre d’emploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel à
careers@ontariohealth.ca
. Les demandes seront traitées dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et la période de dépôt des demandes sera prolongée de trois jours.To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email
careers@ontariohealth.ca
. Requests will be addressed within three business days, and the application window will be extended by three business days.
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
- a health care spending or wellness spending account
- a premium defined benefit pension plan
- three personal days and two float days annually
- three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years
- career development opportunities
- a collaborative values-based team culture
- a wellness program
- a hybrid working model
- participation inCommunities of Inclusion
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
The Population Health and Prevention Unit requires a Research Associate (RA) to conduct statistical analysis of population health and chronic disease prevention and management program indicators, review and interpret complex data and information, and develop reports and dashboards. The RA is responsible for producing high-quality, actionable, and applied epidemiological and health services analyses to support quality improvement, performance measurement, and evidence-based planning and decision-making, with the goal of improving patient outcomes, patient and provider experience, value, and equity in the health system.
Here is what you will be doing:
- Conduct analysis of population health and chronic disease prevention and management program indicators.
- Develop analytical plans, conduct literature reviews, identify data sources or assist with data collection, select appropriate methodologies, analyze data using SAS, verify data quality, interpret findings, and document methods and limitations.
- Draft report content that summarizes analytical findings and offer actionable recommendations, emphasizing key areas for consideration.
- Present analyses and report content to the Manager and other senior team members; assist the Manager in presenting to broader stakeholder groups as needed.
- Collaborate with the Manager to develop and continually refine tools, templates, and processes that support analytic activities.
- Identify and escalate operational risks to the Manager and recommend strategies to address the identified issues.
- Coordinate advisory groups or committees and facilitate meetings or sessions as required.
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience
- Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or a related public health field
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience is required
- Experience using research and analysis methodologies and tools to gather, synthesize and present information/data
- Experience in writing and presenting reports/communications on the information/data gathered that is both comprehensive and easy to understand
- Experience in quantitative data analysis using SAS, R, or equivalent statistical software
- Experience using large, administrative data sets or health survey data
- Experience with or knowledge of indicator development and analysis is preferred
- Proficiency in SAS, R, or equivalent statistical software for statistical analysis
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team, but with minimal supervision
- Strong written communication skills
- Demonstrated computer and data management skills
Location: GTA, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)
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Employment Type:
Permanent Full time
Contract Length:
N/A
Salary Band:
Band 4
External Application Deadline Date:
August 5, 2025
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email
careers@ontariohealth.ca
and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.Tailor Your Resume for this Job
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