Epidemiologist

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Job Title:

Epidemiologist
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Primary and Preventative Health Services

Location:

Edmonton (Calgary may also be considered, subject to office space availability.)
Full or Part-Time:
Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage:
Permanent
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
October 16, 2026

Classification:
Program Services 3
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613.68 - $/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to system-wide health challenges, improving health outcomes, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans' health and well-being throughout their lives by protecting public health and promoting wellness; coordinating and delivering safe, person-centered, quality health services;

health system planning and capital infrastructure planning; supporting innovative information management and technologies; regulating health care; and funding the health system.

The Health Analytics Branch provides population health information and analytical expertise to support health system planning, policy development, and decision-making. The branch compiles, analyzes, interprets, and communicates complex health information to help understand population health status, health trends, determinants of health, disease prevalence, health system use, and the health needs of specific populations across Alberta.

Role Responsibilities
Join a dynamic team supporting evidence-informed public health decision-making, where your epidemiology and health analytics expertise will help transform complex population health data into meaningful information that supports better outcomes for Albertans.

Reporting to the Manager of Population Health Assessment, the  Epidemiologist  provides specialized expertise in epidemiology, health data preparation, statistical analysis, data visualization, and the development of analytical reports and health information products.

As an Epidemiologist, you will provide scientific and analytical expertise to support population health assessment, with particular consideration for vulnerable and special populations, such as seniors and young children, as well as other specific population groups across Alberta. You will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to identify information needs, develop meaningful analytical products, interpret complex data, and provide evidence and advice to support informed decision-making.

In this role, you will:

Provide epidemiological expertise for compiling and analyzing data to report on population health status, determinants, and risk factors.

Support project teams to prepare health information/knowledge products to quantify trends and help assess policy options.

Support branch and corporate initiatives to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Create data visualizations such as reports, dashboards, or maps.

Provide analytics support to population health stakeholders.

Provide statistical support and advice to support the development and maintenance of population health surveillance methodologies and systems.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following Alberta Public Service competencies:

Creative Problem Solving:  You identify data quality and process issues, determine practical solutions, and use available data and resources to address complex questions.

Build Collaborative Environments:  You work collaboratively with other epidemiologists, data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to coordinate activities, share information, and achieve common outcomes.

Agility:  You adapt to changing priorities, emerging data needs, and evolving technologies while maintaining accurate and timely deliverables.

Systems Thinking:  You understand how data, analytical processes, surveillance activities, and technology are…