Research Associate, Epidemiology - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Health

Ontario Health

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province.

Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value.

How we work together is reflected through our five values:
integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us.

Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:

Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
Health care spending account
Premium defined benefit pension plan
3 personal days and 2 float days annually
Individual contributors start at 3 weeks' vacation with 4 weeks at 2 yrs.
Career development opportunities
A collaborative valuesbased team culture
A wellness program
A hybrid working model
Participation in

Communities of Inclusion

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

The Research Associate (Epidemiology) is primarily responsible for conducting research and analysis activities based on project, program, and operational plans in the Occupational Cancer Research Centre.

As part of this role, the Research Associate will work both independently and with other staff to advance our understanding of workplace risk factors and exposures and work-related risk of disease in Ontario.

By working within a multi-disciplinary team and cross-functional organization, the Research Associate will have the opportunity to gain skills and experience in a variety of initiatives.

Here is what you will be doing:

Provide study, project, program, and operational support as required, with an emphasis on data analysis and visualization
Develops the tools, templates and processes required to execute the research and analysis activities, including for grant-funded studies
Identifies key sources of information and data
Defines the research scope, expected deliverables, and workplan in coordination with the Manager and Scientists
Undertakes detailed research activities, including researching various information sources; and organizing and facilitating working sessions with key stakeholders to gather the required information and data
Reviews the quality of the information and data collected and analyzes this information
Conducts advanced statistical analyses using SAS or R, critically interpret results, and present findings in reports and knowledge transfer products for a variety of audiences
Drafts reports that summarize research conducted and provide recommendations on actions required, highlighting critical areas for consideration
Contributes to the analysis, interpretation and writing of research articles for publication
If required, assists the Manager and Scientists in presenting the research and analysis to stakeholders
Works with different stakeholders to test or monitor the recommendations and solutions stemming from the analysis
Identifies and escalates risks to the Manager and proposes recommendations to address the issues
Coordinates advisory groups or committees as needed, and facilitates meetings as required

Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience- A graduate degree (e.g., MSc, MPH) in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Promotion or a related public health field- Required 2-3 years of experience- Experience using large, administrative data sets or health survey data is an asset

Knowledge and Skills- Ability to coordinate all aspects of a research project- Ability to work effectively in a team, but with mínimal supervision- Strong research and analytical capabilities- Strong written communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information- Proficiency in SAS or R software for statistical analysis- Demonstrated computer and data management skills with proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Employment Type:
Temporary Full-Time (12 month contract)

Paygrade: 4

All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Please submit both a cover letter and a resume.

Note:
As part of the initial recruitment screening process, applicants must confirm that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

If applicants are not fully vaccinated, they will be required to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code.

Applicants who identify an accommodation need will be required to provide supporting documentation with respect to their need for accommodation when requested by Ontario Health.

If no such accommodation is identified, the applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process."