Senior Business Analyst, Cancer Informatics and Analytics 
BC Cancer 
Vancouver, BC

 

 

The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for supporting clinical, operational and strategic planning efforts at BC Cancer.

 

Reporting to the Director in Data and Analytics, the Senior Business Analyst will provide analytics leadership to planning efforts within BC Cancer. The role will focus on leveraging data and advanced analytics to forecast long term cancer system needs and support clinical services planning efforts. The position will have a deep understanding of key cancer care services within the organization and will be part of a growing planning team support data driven planning decisions. This is a high-impact role that combines technical expertise with strategic leadership support to shape cancer care delivery across BC.

 

This position is hybrid with the office based out of 601 West Broadway in Vancouver B.C.

 

What you’ll do

 

• Lead and support cancer care program services planning and performance monitoring through the development of reports using various BI tools, direct data extraction and analysis. Provide specialized knowledge, analytical, and technical expertise in information management processes utilizing a deep understanding of data standards in relation to establishing quality reports;
• Lead and support the formal data collection and analysis to help identify system deficiencies and/or operational inefficiencies in order to report and develop new ways of improving business efficiencies including the data analysis related to business case developments, project proposals, and other key strategic and transformative initiatives;
• Support BCCA executives and senior program leaders with cancer care program health services planning, as well as, ongoing operational reporting requirements through the analytics of data with a deep understanding of performance metrics and benchmarking;
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of the data and reports available within our current clinical application and data warehouse environment (ie CAIS and BI tools) through meticulous testing, automated and manual data reviews, performance monitoring, contingency planning, consistency reviews, and other methods as appropriate;
• Lead the analysis, design, and documentation of multi-dimensional data cubes, ETLs, BI reports, and interfaces to support operations and research functions of BCA, collaborating with PHSA Performance Measurement and Reporting and other project team members as needed. This includes gathering requirements from stakeholders; negotiating changes in the context of the vision of the current (ie CAIS, Pharmacy, Screening and Radiation Therapy) and future data warehouse; defining appropriate cube dimensions, measures, and attributes; translating user requirements to technical requirements for any BI development, designing reports; researching solutions; and implementing change management
• Ability to develop costing projections and models based on operational and research data to support various reports and cancer service planning.
• Develop high-quality presentations with a strong understanding of developing meaningful communication materials “right communication, right content ad right audience

 

What you bring

 

Qualifications

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s in Health Information Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics or related discipline plus 5 years of experience in health information management and/or 3 years of recent experience in health services planning, data warehousing, data analytics and use of BI tools.
• This role requires a superior degree of critical-thinking and analytical skills with the ability to integrate broad system thinking/perspective with data to develop quality reports, operational plans and monitor on-going performances. This role also requires superior written skills with a high degree of producing concise, structured and very well written documents and reports. Understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle and project management methodology. Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to express complex ideas in simple terminology appropriate for the audience. Demonstrated ability to use database, spreadsheets, word-processing, powerpoint and other software at advanced level. Advanced analytics knowledge (e.g. mathematical programing, computer simulation, decision processes), professional project management and/or Lean/Six-sigma certification considered an asset. Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Knowledge and adherence to privacy and confidentiality policies and measures to protect data. Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, while working independently to organize workload, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Ability to use query- and report-writing tools is an asset.

You have:

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

 

What we bring

 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

 

Job Type: Regular, Full-time

Salary Range: $88,990 - $127,923/year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location: 601 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2

Applications accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0830-1630

Requisition Number:178386E

  

 

** Please note: Support for nomination with the BC Provincial Nominee Program is not a guarantee, entitlement or an employee benefit after receiving a full time job offer with PHSA**

 

 

What we do

 

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

 

PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

 

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

 

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

 

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

 

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

 

 

 

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

 

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