Research & Data Analyst

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$82,168 - CA$107,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is seeking a Research & Data Analyst to join a highly collaborative team. This role directly supports informed decision-making in Alberta's health system by analyzing complex datasets and producing actionable insights. The analyst will play a vital role in supporting internal stakeholders and external partners, including Alberta Health Services, Researchers, and National health agencies, contributing to health care improvement across Alberta through high-quality data extraction, analysis, and collaboration on research and planning initiatives.

Requirements

University graduation in a related field (i.e. Science, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health informatics, Health Sciences, Medical humanities or Public Health) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent.
Creative Problem Solving: Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to address complex data, methodological, and product development challenges. Proactive in identifying issues and knowing when to escalate concerns or seek advice.
Drive for Results: Ability to independently monitor workload and performance to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met, even in high-demand environments. Adept at identifying data limitations and either finding innovative solutions or clearly communicating the impact of those limitations to stakeholders.
Agility: Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, emerging requests or changes in direction. Comfortable re-prioritizing tasks and finding more efficient approaches to complete work in a dynamic environment.
Build Collaborative Environments: Ability to thrive in a collaborative setting and actively promote teamwork across internal units and external partners. Work to avoid duplication of effort and enhance efficiency by fostering open communication and shared understanding in high-volume, multi-stakeholder environments.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in a range of data and analysis tools, including SAS, SQL, R, Python, Snowflake, SPSS, GIS software, graphic and data visualization packages, and version control tools such as Bitbucket or GIT.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with ability to explain complex data concepts to a diverse audience.
Experience coaching or mentoring team members and contributing to internal knowledge sharing.
Demonstrated ability to manage large, diverse projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Excellent organizing skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary or cross-functional teams.
Experience working with internal and external data sources to achieve project objectives.
Public health research experience is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Consult with internal and external data requestors to clarify data needs, advise on administrative health data and recommend methodologically sound solutions.
Extract, transform, and de-identify data using tools such as SAS, SQL, R, Snowflake, and Python, ensuring compliance with privacy legislation.
Collaborate with virtual teams, data units, and research groups to support high-impact projects and improve data access processes.
Perform quality assurance, conduct basic statistical analysis, and create reports or visualizations as needed.
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in user acceptance testing and development of new data views to streamline future data access.