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Come work as a Junior Business Advisor, Data & Analytics with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Junior Business Advisor, Data & Analytics to join the Data & Analytics team. You will use your understanding of data analysis and design principles to conduct analysis, develop presentations and infographics, and tell visual stories with data. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of analytical, design, and storytelling skills; ensuring that data and information is delivered to health care leaders in an engaging and meaningful way. This role supports Data & Analytics leadership with communication and engagement strategies from a visual presentation perspective, for audiences at all levels of the organization including to the Board and Senior Executive Team of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). This work is framed within VCH's commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health

As a Junior Business Advisor, Data & Analytics with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Occupy a foundational position within Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), designed for those at the entry-level of their career in data analysis.
• Be central to organizational data-driven decision-making processes, focus on the collection, process, and analysis of data to unearth valuable insights that inform strategic decisions for managers/leaders.
• Collaborate with senior advisors/analysts and other team members to maintain data quality, work on creating and maintaining reports, assist with data analysis, creation of presentations and help enhance data-based procedures.
• Utilize a strong analytical mindset and motivation to develop skills in data analysis and support organizational leadership within a collaborative team environment.

This work is framed within VCH's commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Health Administration, Business, Data Science, Statistics, Health Informatics, or a related discipline, supplemented with Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with complex healthcare data.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and statistical software (e.g., R, Python) required.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated familiarity with mean, median, variance, standard deviation, correlation, regression, and hypothesis testing can be fundamental.
• Demonstrated ability to query databases using SQL is essential for extracting data.
• Demonstrated knowledge of database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MS SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and pay attention to details.
• Fundamental knowledge of healthcare systems, terms, and procedures.
• Outstanding communication skills to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Skilled at using analytical tools such as Excel, Access, Word and SPSS on a desktop.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
• Proven ability to interact well with others.
• Ability to work on your own with minimal supervision.
• Motivated to learn and develop skills, showing initiative in taking on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.
• Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.