Scientist

• Classification: Scientist
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Cancer Prevention and Screening Innovation
• Primary Location: Southport
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 20-JAN-2023
• Date Available: 30-JAN-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $34.52
• Maximum Salary: $59.20
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

A Doctorate degree in epidemiology, health services research, or population and public health, plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience undertaking research in a health-related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience of conducting epidemiologic and/or health services research and translating evidence for informed decision making. Extensive knowledge and skills in quantitative research methodologies and mixed methods. An emerging track record of successful research demonstrated through peer-review publications and research collaborations. A minimum of 3 years in a health care organization of significant size, complexity and diversity. Experience managing multidisciplinary projects that involve multiple stakeholders. Proven ability to liaise with senior leaders in health care, researchers, planners and senior administrators throughout AHS, Universities, Alberta Health and Wellness, and outside agencies and organizations. Strong ability to plan, organize and manage short and long-term plans and projects and deliver customer-focused results.

Strong ability to plan, organize and manage short and long-term plans and projects and deliver customer-focused results. Excellent critical appraisal and evidence synthesis skills. Experience in Implementation Science approaches. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Currently possess or will seek an adjunct position within an academic institution. Leads applied research projects including development of new project ideas (including problem definition and defining study design), analysis of results, and reports on project findings, as well as communication and dissemination of findings to appropriate audiences. Works with other researchers in the field (locally, provincially, nationally) to determine interventions that will have the most impact on cancer prevention. Works collaboratively with the Health Services project team including integration lead, research/evaluation associates, research assistants, and coordinators and works with multidisciplinary teams across the province on the development, implementation and evaluation of CPSI projects. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and multidisciplinary setting. Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, influential skills, client focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services.

Health care experience an asset. Provides methodological consultation to the research team on the application of appropriate methodologies, data collection, analysis and standards for projects. Demonstrates strong analytical skills working with the large health-related administrative datasets (e.g., DAD, NACRS, Physical billing claims).