City of Toronto

HEALTH INFORMATION ANALYST

City of Toronto • $87K — $96K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
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Qualifications

  • University degree in Health Sciences, Biostatistics, or related discipline.
  • Experience with statistical software for large health data analyses, such as R or STATA.
  • Experience in population health statistical methods and communicable disease data analysis.
  • Proficiency with ArcGIS and data visualization tools like Tableau.
  • Strong communication, customer service, and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain information systems and databases.
  • Develop documentation for databases and information systems.
  • Coordinate database maintenance and derive new variables.
  • Liaise with other programs for data integration.
  • Conduct data analysis and report findings for surveillance purposes.
  • Write and execute computer programs for data extraction and analysis.
  • Prepare and disseminate reports, charts, and maps.

Benefits

  • Full-time, temporary position lasting 12 months.
  • Regular work schedule: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.
  • Opportunity to work on public health issues and contribute to community health efforts.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 65429
Job Category: Health Services
Division & Section: Public Health, Health Protection
Work Location: Metro Hall - 55 John Street
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (12 months)
Hourly Rate: $42.28- $46.31
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 13-July-2026 to 27-July-2026

Reporting to the Manager, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Policy Development and Quality Improvement, of the Communicable Diseases Directorate, the Health Information Analyst provides statistical expertise in the collection, management, analysis and interpretation of program data to support operational decision-making.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Designs and maintains new information systems and databases and extracts data from existing databases to create relevant datasets for subsequent analysis
  • Develops documentation and procedures for databases and information systems
  • Coordinates the maintenance of information databases including updating datasets and deriving new variables, in consultation STI management.
  • Liaises with other programs, such as the EDAU
  • Adheres to Divisional and other statistical standards for data analysis, mapping and reporting, and complies with the conditions set out in all data licences
  • Retrieves, organizes, analyzes, interprets and reports data using appropriate methods to support timely surveillance and reporting for communicable diseases, in consultation with managers, epidemiologists, and other users
  • Writes and executes computer programs for data extraction, data set creation and analysis using spreadsheets and statistical software packages (e.g., Excel, R, STATA, Oracle, Cloud applications)
  • Develops, uses, and archives standard syntax files for routine analyses
  • Prepares and disseminates program data various forms including reports, charts, graphs, and maps based on analysis of existing or generated data for internal and external users
  • Applies proven analytical approaches to identify errors or limitations in data, and implements processes and to improve data validity
  • Defines data needs and selects methods and procedures for collecting and analyzing health data for managers, staff and others
  • Orients staff to available databases and the use of operational and program to support program development, monitoring and evaluation
  • Responds to enquiries regarding STI program data and related information systems
  • Provides in-service training related to work tools and software applications
  • Designs data collection and survey instruments including coding formats, questionnaire design and data entry and storage
  • Provides on-the-job instruction to staff concerning the input, or preparation for input, of data
  • Assists with analysis of operational data to support decision making for the STI and SHILO programs
  • Provides support and consultation to divisional programs and services
  • Represents the division on internal and external committees dealing with STI program data

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
  1. University degree in Health Sciences, Biostatistics, or a related discipline, i.e. Biological Sciences, Mathematics.
  2. Considerable experience using statistical software to conduct analyses of large health data sets, including R, STATA, or equivalent.
  3. Considerable experience applying population health statistical methods, and in the collection, analysis, communication, and interpretation of communicable disease data OR population health assessment.
  4. Experience using ArcGIS and data visualization tools e.g. Tableau.

You Must Also Have:
  • Strong customer service, communication, and consulting skills
  • Familiarity with current public health issues, epidemiological concepts, trend analysis and forecasting techniques
  • Ability to communicate effectively, to prepare written reports, and to display statistical data in appropriate and understandable formats
  • Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels of the organization
  • Knowledge of database design and development
  • Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other software packages relevant to the analysis and presentation of health and public health program data
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet changing priorities
  • Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, take initiative and respond to competing priorities
  • Ability to work flexible hours (i.e. occasional evenings and weekends) when necessary


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