Information Management Analyst
Role Overview
Join the Data Quality and Information Management department as an Information Management Analyst.
Import and maintain large health services datasets in a SAS and Linux environment under stringent confidentiality and security guidelines.
Report to the Lead Specialist - Data Science.
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About ICES
ICES is a health research and analytics institute that uses data and analytic expertise to create evidence for health policy and practice.
Role Overview
Join the Data Quality and Information Management department as an Information Management Analyst.
Import and maintain large health services datasets in a SAS and Linux environment under stringent confidentiality and security guidelines.
Report to the Lead Specialist - Data Science.
Data Cleaning and Management
- Perform data cleaning and validation and document data characteristics according to ICES standards.
- Collaborate with project teams to implement cleaning processes aligned with research objectives.
- Implement data-destruction procedures for sensitive information according to ICES policy.
- Encode direct personal identifiers as data arrives and comply with privacy and data-governance standards.
- Prepare primary data collection project data for the Linux-based ICES data environment.
- Document encoding processes to facilitate audits and transparent data handling.
SAS Development and Communication
- Develop and process SAS programs to convert administrative and study data files into SAS datasets.
- Validate converted dataset accuracy through testing and quality-control measures.
- Work with technology teams, research program managers, and external data partners to resolve data issues.
- Communicate status updates, issue resolutions, risks, and impacts to relevant stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, biostatistics, or a related field.
- Three years of related work experience.
- SAS programming skills.
- Working knowledge of computer systems architecture, database design, and record linkage methodology.
- Understanding of data privacy, confidentiality, security practices, and Linux data security management.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with SQL and Python programming is an asset.
- Health services research administrative-data experience is advantageous.
- Knowledge of research data collection platforms and data management systems is an asset.
Compensation
- Annual salary range is $65,000.00 to $75,000.00.
Workplace
- This is a full-time, 13-month contract opportunity.
- Remote-flex work is available anywhere in Ontario; the candidate must reside in Ontario and attend the office when required.
Benefits
- Benefits include flexible remote work arrangements, comprehensive benefits, pension, employee assistance, vacation, education funding, and holiday closure.
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