Environmental Public Health Data Analyst

Work environment

ABOUT HEALTH CANADA

Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.

The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch supports the delivery of public health and health promotion services on-reserve and in Inuit communities. One such Program, Environmental Public Health Services (EPHS) is responsible for the direct delivery of eight core programs areas which include; Drinking Water Safety, Healthy Housing, Food Sanitation and Hygiene, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Wastewater, Solid Waste Disposal, Facilities Inspections, Environmental Contaminants and Research.

DUTIES

The Environmental Public Health Data Analyst position will be responsible for maintaining the EPHS information systems as well as conducting analysis and reporting of the resulting program data. The EPHS information systems are a group of integrated systems that generate public health surveillance and program specific data which is used to ensure the ongoing protection of public health and support evidence based decision making at the program and community level. The data analyst plays a key role in the ongoing maintenance of these systems as well as generating program specific reports and various business analysis tools used by Environmental Health Officers.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions on a temporary and/or permanent basis in Edmonton, Alberta.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

A certificate or diploma in information management or database infrastructure or relevant field of study.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in analysing and interpreting data using Geographical Information Systems (ArcGIS)

Experience in analysing and interpreting data using Business Intelligence (BI) Systems

Experience in the use of scientific programming, such as, SQL, SQL Server, Python, HTML5 or Silverlight

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university or college with acceptable specialization in geography, engineering, information management or other subject relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with, collaborating with, or providing services to Aboriginal clients and/or communities

Experience using mobile computer operating systems, such as Blackberry 10, Windows 10 or Android OS

Experience using advanced GIS, BI analysis tools and software such as 3D analyst, Spatial Analyst or Onpoint

Experience in using Microsoft Sharepoint

Experience in design and development of tools to analyze and integrate health data into geographic modelling and making such tools available in multimedia formats

Experience in conducting GPS field surveys

Experience in server and database physical infrastructure including setup, development and maintenance

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of ESRI products including, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server and ArcSDE

Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server

Knowledge of Microsoft Silverlight

COMPETENCIES:
Communication - Oral
Communication – Written
Dependability
Respectful of Diversity
Attention to Detail
Initiative
Planning, Organizing, Monitoring
Problem Solving
Teamwork and Cooperation

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
In alignment with the Aboriginal Peoples Employment Program (APEP) in support of increasing Aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of FNIHB’s target population, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal candidates must use the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF).

Consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the four designated Employment Equity groups to address demonstrated under-representation or other Branch/Departmental objectives: Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to work overtime on weekdays and/or weekends

Willingness to travel and work in remote locations, sometimes during inclement weather

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Drivers License

Note: Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Other information

Candidates must ensure that they are available for any testing or interviews required.

The screening board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is important that candidates clearly demonstrate to what degree they meet the above experience elements, giving detailed examples for EACH element.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to submit a cover letter, which clearly outlines that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. One suitable approach is to use each screening criterion as a heading, and provide a description outlining how that criterion is met. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

A practical test may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide original proof of your education credentials.

Notifications will be communicated through PSRS.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.