Psychometrician and Data Analyst - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Date Posted:04/10/2023

Req ID: 30673

Faculty/Division:
Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department:
Office of the Associate Dean, MD Program

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity:

The MD Program trains the next generation of doctors by delivering a comprehensive learning experience to our students.

We have been at the forefront of medical education innovation and scholarship, as well as life-changing health research and innovation, since we were established in 1843.

Thanks to the contributions made by our faculty and staff, we are consistently recognized as the top medical school in Canada, and among the best in the world.

As the Psychometrician and Data Analyst, you will support the Office of Assessment and Evaluation within the MD Program in analyzing complex data, conducting detailed data analysis, and producing complex statistical information.

You will be critical in developing components of data analysis and auditing programs to aid in data interpretation, quality assurance and overall decision making.

You will utilize your strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills to advance important milestones and initiatives across the Office of Assessment and Evaluation.

Your responsibilities will include:

Analyzing complex data that requires great precision and attention to many details
Interpreting policies in decisionmaking and providing significant input into local policies, procedures and practices
Producing complex statistical information
Conducting detailed data analysis to inform management decision making
Developing and maintaining components of data analysis and auditing programs for quality assurance purposes
Developing information management methods in order to optimize the use of data
Providing consultative advice on data analysis and requirements
Designing and delivering presentations to stakeholders summarizing data analysis findings;
Developing and maintaining a dashboard for quick access to key performance indicators

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or Statistics or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum five years of relevant experience, analyzing complex data and conducting detailed data analysis.
Demonstrated experience producing statistical information, using classical test theory, itemresponse theory, and other statistical techniques.
Familiarity with the basics of test validity
Demonstrated experience interpreting policies and providing recommendations
Experience with data analysis and auditing programs (e.g. SPSS and SAS) for data analysis and quality assurance purposes.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills (oral and written) with an ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Extremely detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment and logical thinking.
Commitment and respect of confidentiality

To be successful in this role you will be:

Communicator
Efficient
Meticulous
Organized
Problem solver
Resourceful

Closing Date: 04/19/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Research Administration & Teaching

Recruiter:
Amanda Di Fonzo

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