RES O 27R - Data Scientist - Closing Date Extended

Posting Title
RES O 27R - Data Scientist - Closing Date Extended

Position Classification
Research Officer R27

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$83,071.72 - $94,752.42, annually

Close Date
10/28/2024

Job Type
Temporary Assignment (TA)

Temporary End Date
10/3/2025

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Health

Ministry Branch / Division
PPM/HSIAR

Job Summary

The Team
The Health Sector Information, Analysis and Reporting Division (HSIAR) sets the foundation for the delivery of high-quality health sector information, analytics and reporting. The Division leads key information management functions including data stewardship, governance, security, access, analytics and reporting, quality assurance, performance measurement and evaluations functions. The Performance, Partnerships and Methodologies Branch consists of four teams and over 50 staff that build methodologies, develop studies, and create reports on the health of the B.C. population and overall health system performance. This position is part of the System Reporting and Population Health Analytics team, a compassionate and diverse group dedicated to supporting health system performance and population health analysis. Our team values equity, cultural safety, and humility in our work, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone contributes to meaningful health system analytics.

The Role
The Data Scientist is part of the System Reporting and Population Health Analytics team, which produces the Ministry's sector-level reporting of health system performance and leads analytic projects on performance and population health. This position provides expertise on survey data analysis and leads projects that involve linking survey and administrative health data for large scale, complex projects in support of Ministry and health sector priorities. This position applies expert advice and knowledge pertaining to all overarching data science to unique business scenarios.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master's degree in Health Information Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or other relevant specialty field as designated by program requirement, AND 2 years of *related experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or other relevant specialty field as designated by program requirement, AND 3 years of *related experience; OR
• Diploma in Health Information Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or other relevant specialty field as designated by program requirements, AND 4 years of *related experience; OR
• Certification from a recognized institution in Health Information Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or other relevant specialty field as designated by program requirements AND 5 years of *related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience includes the following:

• Experience at leveraging diverse data sources to conduct quantitative analysis.
• Experience working with survey data.
• Experience determining appropriate use of various statistical methods for data analysis.
• Experience with analytical software (e.g. SAS, SQL, R or Python) writing computer programs to extract and manipulate data.
• Experience creating and delivering executive-level presentations for the purpose of decision making.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Fernanda.Ewerling@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Amendment October 17, 2024: Posting closing date extended to October 28, 2024
This is a temporary opportunity until October 3, 2025, with the possibility of extension and/or the position becoming permanent.
Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to one or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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Job Category
Leadership and Management, Policy, Research and Economics

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