Research - Methodologist - BC Cancer Research Institute - Vancouver

Job Title: Research - Methodologist - BC Cancer Research Institute - Vancouver Company: BC Cancer Job Category: Data Science Roles & Responsibilities: Reporting to Senior Scientist and Associate Professor Dr. Dean Regier. * Consistent with PHSA and BCC policy and professional standards of practice, and under the direction of the Principal Investigator, carries out epidemiologic, clinical, methodologic, and health service research activities in collaboration with health care professionals and other relevant stakeholders within the BCC and as external partners. * Design and develop computer code and structured query language (SQL) data queries and scripts to extract, transform, load diverse patient, outcomes and population based data sets, thereby enabling effective interpretation and analysis of these complex data stores. * Perform database administration tasks including database creation, database tuning, security administration, file management and data replication. * Perform data administration tasks including the maintenance and integrity of study specific data infrastructure, modelling the conceptual, logical and physical data architecture, creating value added data elements, and reporting of complex integrated information. * Implement and refine complex data infrastructure and works with other Methodologists to incorporate the infrastructure into analytic workflows. * Develop cancer control research projects by understanding and addressing data issues as well as identifying and implementing interoperability enhancements. * Conduct cancer control research projects with a population, clinical, or health services perspective, by manipulating large administrative datasets to create research files, carrying out data analyses, and interpreting and presenting research results to health care professionals and other relevant partners both internal and external to BC Cancer. 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 2,000\+ in\-house courses including a range of experience level, profession\-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous\-specific anti\-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well\-being, and more. * 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. The Provincial Health Services Authority (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. Work Location: Vancouver, Canada Availability: Full time

Qualifications: * A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Masters’ Degree in Data Science, Epidemiology, Public or Population Health, Statistics, Biostatistics or related discipline * A minimum of one to two (1\-2\) years recent related experience in a population health or academic research environment. * Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous\-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous\-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility. * Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous\-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity\-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti\-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change. * Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer's contexts found in the foundational documents including 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 \- BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti\-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system. Salary Range: $76,111 \- $109,409 per 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.* Key Skills: Data Science Salary: CAD 76111 - 109409 per yearly