Data Scientist II, Data & Analytics Services, Data Science & Innovation - BC Centre for Disease Control

Data Scientist II, Data & Analytics Services, Data Science & Innovation

BC Centre for Disease Control

Vancouver, BC

Are you ready to make a difference? The BC Centre for Disease Control, a dynamic Provincial Health Services Authority program, seeks passionate individuals to join us in providing provincial and national leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention, and consultation.

At our core, we aim to cultivate vibrant communities where everyone can achieve optimal health and well-being—right where they live, work, learn, and play.

If you're driven by the desire to create positive change and contribute to healthier communities, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! Apply now to join our innovative team and make a difference that matters.

What you’ll do

• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of all cycles of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence model development to support data driven decision-making and improve delivery of care.
• Participate in the process of implementation of machine learning models into a useful product by collaborating with developers, departments, service lines, and other partners, in order to identify opportunities for automation to enable the efficient reallocation of resources.
• Prepare confidential reports regarding opportunities and recommendations for resource allocation and/or distribution.
• Perform inferential or forecasting analyses. Perform diagnostic analysis on model fits and identify potential issues and model improvements. Use cross-validation and other approaches to assess model accuracy and predictive performance. Create reports of resulting forecast diagnostics, performance, and predictions. Assist with writing of results for briefing notes and scientific publications.
• Utilize advanced statistical techniques for analyzing complex datasets, including longitudinal data analysis. Design simulation modelling in the context of evaluating public health measures. Employ data preprocessing techniques, feature engineering, and data imputation methods to ensure data quality and model accuracy.
• Identify, clean, and integrate large sets of structured and unstructured datasets from disparate sources for use in advanced analytical models and products. Troubleshoot coding problems quickly and efficiently to ensure a productive workplace.
• Use advanced machine-learning processes to convert data from non-functional forms, such as unstructured text or scanned image text, to functional forms ready for use in further machine learning models.
• Use advanced machine-learning models to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities that can make predictions or reduce workload to make a significant impact across various domains within BCCDC.
• Communicate analytic solutions to leadership and apprise leadership of AI product status throughout the various stages of the product lifecycle.
• Implement improvements as needed to current AI products.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another quantitative field, and five (5) years of experience working with large datasets and machine learning models.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated skills in AI product development and the analysis of quantitative data for the purpose of creating actionable insights and measurable impact.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, processes, procedures, and methods involved in data analysis, statistical methods, and machine learning.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning, organizing, and coordinating AI product activities.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using advanced machine learning methods, machine learning software packages, and manipulation of large datasets.
• Knowledge and experience in statistical and data mining techniques including but not limited to: GLM and other regression, Bootstrapping, Random Forests, Boosting, Trees, text mining, social network analysis, simulation, scenario analysis, clustering analysis, decision trees, neural networks, and other methodology.
• Experience writing computer code, querying databases, and using statistical computer languages: Python, SQL, R, SAS, and others.
• Experience with distributed data/computing tools, including Hadoop, AWS, Hive, Spark, Gurobi, MySQL, or similar.
• Experience visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders using: R/RStudio Shiny, Tableau, PowerBI, D3, Periscope/Sisense or other.
• Demonstrated expertise in knowledge synthesis and translation activities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

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 in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• 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.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $88,990 - $127,923/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.
Location: 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 0900 - 1700
Requisition # 174570E

What we do

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is dedicated to preventing and controlling communicable diseases and promoting environmental health for the province of BC.

BCCDC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

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 – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCCDC is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as 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.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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