Epidemiologist II

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 375-24-715566702

Posting End Date: November 21, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: 825 Sherbrooke St.

Department: Epidemiology

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status: Term

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

Anticipated Start and End Date:  February 03, 2025 – February 03, 2026

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Hourly Salary: $42.490, $44.190, $45.890, $47.589, $49.2889, $50.989, $52.689, $54.388, $56.088, $57.788, $59.488

Job Summary:

The Epidemiologist 2 provides a high degree of technical specialization in epidemiology, health systems services research, biostatistics, data analysis, and/or public health that provides highly technical and specialized advice, and plans, organizes, oversees or performs complex study design and analysis. This position may provide a similar level of technical expertise, but spends the majority of time leading large projects and overseeing staff that perform technically moderate to complex tasks.

The Epidemiologist 2 will secure operational and research project funding by contributing to study protocol development, relationship building, and strategic planning. This role will also lead/co-lead/collaborate on projects related to Manitoba cancer data, provide methodological and analytical expertise, analyze data as required, communicate results to a variety of stakeholders, and oversee study team members to ensure accuracy in methodology and reporting. The Epidemiologist 2 may be given ad hoc responsibilities as requested by their supervisor which can include short-term back-up for specific positions and others as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education

• PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, or other health-statistics related field, or MSc in epidemiology, biostatistics or other health-statistics related field from an accredited educational institution.

Experience

• 5 years experience managing research and surveillance projects, or quality improvement initiatives.
• 5 years experience using statistical analysis software such as SAS, Stata, or R.
• 5 years experience in consultation, negotiation, and collaborator/stakeholder engagement.
• 5 years experience in designing research studies, selecting appropriate research methodology, and conducting statistical analysis.
• 5 years experience working with large administrative and clinical databases.
• 5 years experience teaching and mentoring.
• 5 years experience conducting research.
• 5 years experience managing small or moderately sized teams.

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with advanced statistical programming in programs such as R, SAS, and/or STATA.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work in several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to problem solve and think critically.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to teach or mentor both technical and non-technical staff.
• Strong knowledge in the application of all types of study design.
• Capable of self-directed and team-based learning.
• Strong team building and cooperation skills.
• Familiarity with clinical and administrative data and its application to cancer-related research, surveillance and/or quality improvement projects.
• Familiarity with the research approval process.
• Strong grantsmanship skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings at multiple sites throughout the organization, and able to lift and carry items.

Other

• Must have satisfactory employment record.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.
• Ability to speak French is considered an asset.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment.  If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.