Senior Analyst, Data Governance

The position is open to candidates located in Toronto and Ottawa.

The Senior Analyst plays a key role in organizing and leveraging the pan‑Canadian data CIHI holds. This may involve data management, developing and maintaining data and information standards (e.g., methodologies, indicators, and statistics), preparing relevant documentation, providing client support, assessing data quality, producing statistics, fulfilling custom data requests, conducting analysis and contributing to analytical reports. The Senior Analyst participates in department/branch projects and initiatives, as well as other special projects as required.

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions within the Data Governance and the Data Request Services departments.

• Undergraduate degree in Health Information, Statistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics or a related field.
• 3–5 years experience working with relational databases / large datasets, including manipulating, maintaining, and preparing data and presenting analyses and reports for different audiences.
• Experience with CIHI or other health‑related data sources.
• Advanced proficiency with data manipulation and statistical software, such as Python, R, or equivalent tools.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven experience working with large relational datasets and performing rigorous data quality checks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to synthesize complex analyses and present clear, actionable findings;
• Clear data storytelling and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated project management skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables.
• Familiarity with cloud analytics, reproducible workflow tools and version control (Git).
• Experience producing stakeholder facing data visualizations.
• Analytical rigor, methodological soundness and quality focus.
• Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning (new tools/techniques).
• Knowledge of the health care system.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier‑free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.