Data Analyst (Co-op Student)
About The Position
The Department of Health and Wellness offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, we’re committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on continual improvements within the Health System, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, regulate and monitor to improve access and service delivery. One of the Department of Health and Wellness’s (DHW) mandates is to ensure the delivery of collaborative health care to communities through Emergency Health Services, including medical communications, medical first response, ground and air ambulance, and other programs. DHW is responsible for setting standards, developing policies, funding, and regulatory oversight of the Emergency Health Services (EHS) system and the vendor contracted to operate the EHS system. Reporting to the Manager, EHS Data and Accountability, the Co-op Student will support a range of data, reporting, and research activities that help monitor Emergency Health Services system performance and support evidence-informed decision-making. In this role, you will gain practical experience working with health system data, dashboards, reporting tools, and business processes in a public sector environment. You will contribute to projects involving data collection, data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and summary reporting, while working closely with team members and stakeholders across EHS, the Department of Health and Wellness, and partner organizations. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in health analytics, performance measurement, public policy, or applied research.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary co-op program in a relevant field such as data analytics, statistics, health informatics, computer science, information management, geography, public health, business analytics, or a related discipline.
- Eligible to complete a co-op work term as part of your academic program.
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, curiosity, and a willingness to learn in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working with data and using Microsoft 365 tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to confidentiality when working with information.
- Can manage multiple tasks, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, and contribute positively to a fast-paced and collaborative work environment.
- Must be enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-op education program and be eligible to participate in a co-op work term during the hiring period.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Familiarity with SQL, Python, or R.
- Experience gained through coursework, academic projects, internships, research assistant roles, or previous co-op terms in data analysis, reporting, programming, or visualization.
- Familiarity with GIS tools or spatial analysis for mapping data.
- An interest in health services, public sector work, performance reporting, or applied research.
Responsibilities
- Assist with collecting, organizing, validating, and documenting data from a variety of sources used for EHS reporting and performance monitoring.
- Support the preparation of clear, accurate, and user-friendly reports, dashboards, summaries, and presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Help clean, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and issues that support program planning, accountability, and service improvement.
- Contribute to ad hoc analyses, background research, literature scans, and environmental scans related to EHS programs, policies, and performance measures.
- Work with team members to improve data processes, reporting tools, and documentation practices, including support for ongoing quality assurance activities.
- As an asset area, support basic geographic analysis or GIS-based work to help visualize service patterns and map data where appropriate.
Benefits
- Student will be paid 4% in lieu of benefits and vacation.
- Meaningful hands-on experience supporting data, reporting, and accountability work in a provincial health system environment.
- Mentorship and learning opportunities with experienced professionals in data analysis, reporting, and public sector decision support.
- Exposure to real-world tools, processes, and projects that help build your technical and professional skills.
- A collaborative and supportive workplace that values curiosity, continuous learning, and student development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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