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Analyst, Data and Planning

About the Organization

We are a pan-Canadian, not-for-profit organization with a bold vision: to transform health workforce planning across Canada. Through advanced data and modelling tools, strategic knowledge translation, and network convening, we serve as a catalyst for system change.

Just beginning our third year of operation, we work with partners who hold the levers for change—federal, provincial, and territorial governments, health authorities and employers, and the health professions that serve and support our communities. Together, we are building a co-designed, co-developed approach to health workforce planning that is grounded in data, informed by evidence, and driven by collaboration.

The Opportunity

The Analyst plays a key role in organizing and leveraging various pan-Canadian HHR data assets for HWC analytical priorities. This may involve data management, developing and maintaining data and information standards, preparing relevant documentation, assessing data quality, contributing to dashboard design and development, and conducting ad-hoc analysis. Analysts participate in department/branch projects and initiatives, as well as other meetings and special projects including support of HWC advisory groups as required.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Works with the Lead and other members of the analytical team to support the production of key deliverables for internal and external dissemination. Key deliverables may include dashboards, presentations, and analytical reports.
  2. Conducts data management activities including writing and updating statistical code required for the development, computation, analysis, and/or verification of key deliverables. This may include support for the release of HHR data and information through reporting tools such as dashboards, including the execution of testing and validation to ensure accuracy of the deliverables.
  3. Maintains detailed knowledge of data, tools, and analytical techniques used to produce standard and ad-hoc outputs.
  4. Conducts environmental scans and literature reviews to support the development of tools, reports, and presentation materials.
  5. Supports the development of materials (e.g., conference abstracts, methodology or technical notes, website content, presentations, educational, etc.) for dissemination of findings and knowledge translation, and reviews written products for analytic accuracy and quality.
  6. Maintains current knowledge of Canada’s health workforce issues, trends in health services research and health policy, and stakeholder information needs to support current work and contribute to the development of new work.
  7. Participates in other Data & Planning or corporate project teams as required.

What We’re Looking For

  • Undergraduate degree in a related field, or equivalent education/experience.
  • One to three years related experience working with relational databases and varying datasets, including manipulating, maintaining and preparing data and presenting analyses and reports for different audiences.
  • Experience with data manipulation and statistical software, particularly in Python, R, or other statistical software is essential.
  • Experience in use of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative in adapting quickly in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision.
  • Proven organizational and time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

  • A meaningful opportunity to shape the future of health workforce planning in Canada
  • A flexible, virtual work environment with a collaborative and supportive team culture
  • A competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership in a fast-evolving organization
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Health Workforce Canada does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Location:

Remote work opportunity with in-person team meetings a few times per year, for a maximum of 3 consecutive days

Job Level:

Level 2 ($70,550 to $95,450)

Reports to:

Program Lead, Data and Planning

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-time position

Closing Date:

Monday February 9th, 2026

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Land Acknowledgement & Recognition

We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territories of many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We are grateful to the people who have cared for the land for centuries and the current stewards who care for it today. We recognize and celebrate the strength and resilience of Indigenous health workers. We embrace the opportunity to support the advancement of cultural safety for all those who provide care and those they care for.

Who we are

Health Workforce Canada was established in 2023 to strengthen health workforce data and planning to ensure health workers are there to provide the care people need.

We bring people together to identify what works and what doesn’t in health workforce data, planning, policy and care. Through our efforts, we are contributing to a cost-effective and sustainable health care system.

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