Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist

Job Description

Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist:
On behalf of our Public Health client, Procom is searching for a Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist for a contract role. This position is a hybrid position with 2 days onsite at our client’s Toronto office.

Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist - Job Description:
The Senior Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist is dedicated to the HealthMap initiative at Public Health Ontario. The role involves integrating the chronic-disease-burden model from the University of Toronto into PHO systems, ensuring its functionality and sustainability. The position supports the Public Health Data Utility platform and operates within the Analytics Engine model.

Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist - Responsibilities:
• Analyze the DLSPH chronic-disease-burden model and methodology for PHO system integration.
• Build, validate, and operate the model within PHO's environment aligned with PHDU.
• Facilitate data acquisition through agreements and governance processes.
• Document methods and transfer knowledge to PHO staff for model sustainability.
• Participate in HealthMap documentation, development, testing, and training activities.

Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist - Mandatory Skills:
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong consulting and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex quantitative methods clearly.
• Senior-level experience with statistical methods and models.
• Expertise in data manipulation and analysis from various sources.
• Experience in designing data-processing workflows.
• Proficiency in R and/or Python, query languages, and version-controlled code.

Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Experience with R and PowerBI.
• Experience with public-health data and disease modeling.
• Experience adapting research models in production environments.
• Familiarity with cloud analytics environments like Azure.
• Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist – Assignment Length:
This is a contract position.

Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist - Start Date:
ASAP.

Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Hybrid with 2 days in office.

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