SickKids Hiring for Data Analyst at Toronto, ON Full Time

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

We are seeking highly qualified candidates for a Data Analyst position on Dr. Catherine Birken’s research team at the Research Institute of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. Under the supervision of Dr. Birken (Senior Scientist, SickKids RI and Department of Paediatrics), the Data Analyst will become a core member of a research group in TARGet Kids! that aims to build the evidence for preventive health for children. https://www.targetkids.ca/ The Data Analyst will be primarily responsible for analysis of data collection instruments, data analysis, and interpretation of findings related to studies. The successful applicant will have daily interactions with a community of researchers, clinicians, and trainees focused on preventive child health.

The focus of the work will be analysis of existing data collected for the purpose of examining the impact of COVID-19 emergency measures on the mental health of children and families. Data collection started in April 2020 and has been ongoing. As such, there is time preference for analyses to be completed in order to inform ongoing efforts to support children and families during the pandemic. This position will be housed within the TARGet Kids! cohort team, Child Health Evaluative Sciences, and SickKids Research Institute. However, the project requires close collaboration and joint data collection among four cohorts – two clinical and two community samples – associated with the SickKids Center for Brain and Mental Health and Neurosciences, Mental Health Program at SickKids Research Institute, and Department of Psychiatry, Hospital for Sick Children. Clinicians and Researchers Dr. Alice Charach and Dr. Katherine Cost are leading the mental health focus in TARGet Kids! and will be providing supervision.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do:
Formulation of data creation and analysis plans.

Data quality monitoring, and preparation of data summaries for investigator meetings.

Data management and cleaning, analysis, and presentation of results in tables and figures, and preparation of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed research journals.

Contribute to maintaining a database of questionnaires and other health data collection instruments.

Enhance quality of electronic data management system by testing study-specific software and documenting, reporting, and wherever possible, resolving coding-related issues.

Liaise with external data sources such as from ICESs resolve software and questionnaire-related issues.

Literature searches and creation of literature summaries.

Assist with the preparation of new related research proposals and grant applications (e.g., sample size calculations and justifications), research ethics board submissions, and study materials (e.g., data collection forms).

Assist and mentor students, research assistants, etc. with statistical analyses.

Attend relevant meetings, rounds or workshops to increase knowledge and skills.

Work as part of a team of clinical researchers and be involved in all aspects of the research process, from proposal development and data analysis to manuscript writing.

Develop projects in collaboration with research team focussing on mental health outcomes for children and parents, examining the impact of emergency measures, health behaviours, and the context of educational experiences as well as social determinants of health.

Here’s What You’ll Need

MSc, or MSc as of this academic year (or other thesis-based graduate degree) in a discipline related to health research and quantitative data analysis. Applicants with formal training in biostatistics or epidemiological study design and analysis are strongly preferred.

Evidence of advanced quantitative health data analysis skills, including longitudinal design, coursework and practical experience.

Previous direct involvement in the analysis, interpretation and reporting of a clinical or epidemiological research study (evidenced by acknowledgement or co-authorship on published research articles). Co-authorship as the primary research analyst on at least one published research paper would be an asset.

Basic to intermediate knowledge in computer scripting languages would be considered an asset.

Advanced proficiency with a statistical software application (preferably R, Stata, SAS)

Ability to work independently.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated interest in and/or work experience related to mental health and/or early child development.

Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time (1 Year contract with possibility of renewal)

Our Commitment to Diversity

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of patients, families and staff. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our patients, families and our staff. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded.

How to Apply

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