Ministry of Health

Remote work is allowed; this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

Director, Data and Analytics

$86,200.00 - $122,100.01 annually

The Provincial Health Officer (PHO) is the senior public health official for British Columbia and is responsible for monitoring the health of the population of BC and providing independent advice to the ministers and public officials on public health issues. 

The Population Health Surveillance and Epidemiology Branch within the office of the PHO is responsible for applying advanced statistical and epidemiological methods to monitor the trends in population health and health inequalities in the province. Under the direction of the Provincial Epidemiologist and Executive Director, the Director will supervise the data science team within the Branch in population health data management and analysis.  

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service, please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

Qualifications for this role include:

•    Master’s degree or doctorate degree in population and public health, biostatistics, health/medical informatics or other relevant fields.

•    Minimum of five (5) years *related experience.

•    Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory/management position. 

*Related experience must include:

•    Experience in quantitative data analysis using large administrative health data sets, primarily in the Canadian healthcare system.

•    Experience in data management, statistical analysis, and project management.

•    Experience using analytical software (e.g., R, and/or Python, etc.).

•    Experience in managing population health surveillance and research data analysis projects.

Preference will be given to applicants who:

•    Self-identify as having Indigenous Heritage (First Nations, Métis or Inuit)

•    Hold a doctorate degree

For more information and to apply online by May 5th, 2024, please hit the Apply Now below.