Analyst, Research and Policy

Health Services, Public Health

Status: Contract Full Time – Up to 13 months

Salary Range: $86,443 - $108,052 per hour

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Post End Date 1/17/2024 11:59 PM

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The Analyst, Research and Policy is responsible for delivering in person public health onboarding sessions to multiple learning cohorts that aim to build public health core competencies. The incumbent, in collaboration with the team, will develop and implement workforce development initiatives that align with the strategic and operational priorities of the organization. The Analyst is also responsible for project managing multiple workforce development initiatives. The Analyst must work in a self-directed manner and be able to develop collaborative and strategic relationships with internal and external partners.

Team Structure:

Reports into Advisor, Public Health Practice

What you will do in this role:

Apply advanced knowledge of public health sciences to build capacity of our workforce including concepts related to population health, social determinants of health, epidemiology and evidence-informed decision making
Synthesize complex information into a wide range of written and visual communication products such as presentations, reviews of research evidence, briefing documents, and policy positions
Interpret and analyze complex information to provide strategic recommendations that will guide policy and programming decisions
Analyze information to identify emerging issues and trends and incorporate relevant findings into recommendations for policy and program development
Monitor, identify, analyze and provide recommendations on trends, risks and opportunities
Provide expert interpretation of legislation and internal policies and procedures
Monitor, develop, implement and advocate for policies that will have positive population health implications
Provide expert guidance to the program and evaluation planning process
Ensure issues of diversity, ethnicity, language and culture are reflected in research and policy analyses
Prepare complex and specialized documentation, reports and statistical analyses

What the role requires:

At least three (3) years of work experience in a Public Health setting
A Master’s degree, preferred, in Public Health Sciences or a relevant discipline
Broad knowledge of public health issues and workforce development strategies
Experience with facilitating adult learning and training sessions and creating engaging learning experiences
Experience in evidence-informed decision-making methodology, project management, project leadership
Knowledge of analytical, statistical, and epidemiological methods
Experience in policy and procedure development
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team setting and across organizational boundaries
Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of discretion and diplomacy
Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent facilitation, presentation, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information for a variety of audiences
Strong research (with knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods) and analytical skills
Well-developed report writing skills
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias