Data and Policy Analyst - Niagara, Canada - Niagara Region

Niagara Region

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Niagara, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Division:

Seniors services

Important Notices & Amendments:

As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more.

In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements including hybrid work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees.

Where operational needs align, and while ensuring business requirements and customer service expectations are achieved, employees may have an opportunity to work within a hybrid model, combining working from home and working in the office.

About Us:

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara.

Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries.

Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada's most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities.

Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada's most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario's most breathtaking countryside.

An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S.

neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region's amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region.

However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction.

The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Planning, Evaluation and CQI, the Data and Policy Analyst is responsible for providing advice and support in the development of data tracking mechanisms to support the Continuous Quality Improvement, Risk Management and Compliance in the 8 Long Term Care Homes.

Providing support to the CQI Advisors to make data information decisions and recommendation, the position will provide research, data analytics, decision support, program planning and evaluation.

The Analyst will provide advice and support the development and implementation of program and policy changes in LTC.

Education:

A postsecondary degree in Social Science, Health Science, Public Health, Human Service or Public/Business Administration or related discipline
University level credits related to research methods, statistical analysis and/or data collection required
A graduate diploma or certificate related to data collection and statistical analysis or equivalent combination of education, training and experience, is preferred

Knowledge:

At least 3 years of relevant experience with data analysis and performance measurement, preferably connected to health, safety and wellbeing initiatives
Knowledge in PointClickCare an asset
Experience with research/analysis, strong organization skills and an ability to facilitate meetings and group processes
Highly proficient in both program and strategic planning methodologies; performance measurement and evaluation
Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with others
Outstanding oral/written communication skills, advanced analytical and problem solving skills
Possess strong facilitation and presentation skills; and, be able to translate knowledge to a wide range of audiences
Knowledge of statistical software (e.g. SPSS) and programming (e.g. VBA) is an asset
Experience with research methods and practices including statistical reliability and sample size calculations and statistical power is considered an asset
Experience working with Provincial agencies on grant management

Responsibilities:

_ Research and Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting (40% of time)_:

Conduct best practice research and environmental scan of evidence-based prevention and intervention initiatives
Assess and preprocess data for modelling.
Review quantitative data, to identify risks
Develop data tracking mechanism and performance tracking database for visualization of trends (e.g. PowerBI)
Monitor trends and assess statistical data in ord