Data Analyst at University of Alberta

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of 12 months plus one day and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.

Location – This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person; with on-site work primarily taking place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Faculty of Nursing

The mission of the Department of Emergency Medicine is to optimize and advance the provision of emergency medical care through excellence in education, research, and community service.

The Department’s research groups are heavily involved in evidence-based medicine and have produced high-quality evidence-based research for over 20 years. Knowledge synthesis and translation activities have provided a platform from which to exchange valuable information that has been used to improve the quality of care delivered to patients in the ED in Alberta, nationally, and internationally.

The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta is one of the largest nursing education institutions in Canada. We are recognized as a leader in research, shaping nursing practice and policy at national and international levels.

Position Summary

Working under the supervision of the Dr. McLane (Department of Emergency Medicine) and Dr. Tate (Faculty of Nursing), the Data Analyst will work on analyzing large datasets examining quality of health care for Métis and non-Métis patients in Alberta. They will also be responsible for data cleaning and analysis of provincial home care data, which may include multiple regression, multinomial regression, mixed-effect modeling, and/or time-to-event analysis using primarily SAS. The Data Analyst will conduct data management, analysis, and interpretation, as well as prepare presentation of findings (publications, reports, presentations).

Duties

• Prepares detailed analytic plans in conjunction principal investigators and research partners
• Analyzes data using basic and advanced statistical methods such as analysis of variance, non-parametric alternatives, multivariate, pattern, time series, longitudinal, and multilevel modeling
• Interprets and clearly communicates results verbally and in writing
• Generates required tables, graphs, and charts for publication and presentation
• Writes and edits selected methodological and statistical content for manuscripts and abstracts
• Establish/manage data files and undertake metadata documentation
• Aggregates, merges, links and reshapes data as needed for ongoing analyses
• Assists with the establishment and management of data file structures and data management systems

Qualifications

• MSc in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Epidemiology or a related health sciences discipline
• Expertise in basic and advanced statistical methods (e.g., analysis of variance, non-parametric alternatives, multivariate modeling including multi-level techniques, time series analysis longitudinal modeling, structural equation modeling, classification techniques) is required
• Experience with using a variety of statistical software (e.g., SAS, STATA, R, SPSS) and in advanced multivariable modeling techniques
• A high level of proficiency in statistical analyses with large administrative health datasets
• Strong competencies in MS Office software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated abilities as a team player
• Detail oriented with strong problem finding, resolution and documentation skills
• Knowledge of Ethical Métis Research considered an asset

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs

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