Junior Business Advisor, Data & Analytics

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

4d • CA$35 - CA$51

About The Position

Come work as a Junior Business Advisor, Data & Analytics with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Junior Business Advisor, Data & Analytics to join the Data & Analytics team. You will use your understanding of data analysis and design principles to conduct analysis, develop presentations and infographics, and tell visual stories with data. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of analytical, design, and storytelling skills; ensuring that data and information is delivered to health care leaders in an engaging and meaningful way. This role supports Data & Analytics leadership with communication and engagement strategies from a visual presentation perspective, for audiences at all levels of the organization including to the Board and Senior Executive Team of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.
As a Junior Business Advisor, Data & Analytics with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
Occupy a foundational position within Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), designed for those at the entry-level of their career in data analysis.
Be central to organizational data-driven decision-making processes, focus on the collection, process, and analysis of data to unearth valuable insights that inform strategic decisions for managers/leaders.
Collaborate with senior advisors/analysts and other team members to maintain data quality, work on creating and maintaining reports, assist with data analysis, creation of presentations and help enhance data-based procedures.
Utilize a strong analytical mindset and motivation to develop skills in data analysis and support organizational leadership within a collaborative team environment.
This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Health Administration, Business, Data Science, Statistics, Health Informatics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with complex healthcare data.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and statistical software (e.g., R, Python) required.
• Demonstrated familiarity with mean, median, variance, standard deviation, correlation, regression, and hypothesis testing.
• Demonstrated ability to query databases using SQL is essential for extracting data.
• Demonstrated knowledge of database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MS SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and pay attention to details.
• Fundamental knowledge of healthcare systems, terms, and procedures.
• Outstanding communication skills to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Skilled at using analytical tools such as Excel, Access, Word and SPSS on a desktop.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
• Proven ability to interact well with others.
• Ability to work on your own with minimal supervision.
• Motivated to learn and develop skills, showing initiative in taking on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Blend of analytical, design, and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis, develop presentations and infographics, and tell visual stories with data.
• Support Data & Analytics leadership with communication and engagement strategies from a visual presentation perspective.
• Focus on the collection, process, and analysis of data to unearth valuable insights that inform strategic decisions for managers/leaders.
• Collaborate with senior advisors/analysts and other team members to maintain data quality, work on creating and maintaining reports, assist with data analysis, creation of presentations and help enhance data-based procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.
• Practice the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level