Senior Data Analytical Specialist / ScientistClient: Supply Ontario (Public Health Ontario - PHO) | Hybrid - Toronto, ON, CanadaWe are seeking an experienced Senior Data Analytical Specialist / Scientist to support Public Health Ontario's (PHO) HealthMap initiative, a strategic analytics program focused on advancing public health intelligence through sophisticated statistical modeling, data science, and analytics.Role SnapshotRequisition ID: RQ00746Job Title: Senior Data Analytical Specialist / ScientistClient: Supply Ontario (Public Health Ontario)Work Location: 661 University Ave, Suite 1701, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1M1, CanadaWork Arrangement: Hybrid (2 Days Onsite)Contract Start Date: August 31, 2026Contract End Date: March 1, 2027Contract Duration: 131 Business DaysSchedule: 7.25 Hours per Day | Monday–FridayPosition SummaryHealthMap is Public Health Ontario's flagship analytics initiative, designed to transform provincial public health data into actionable intelligence, surveillance, forecasting, and decision support. The Senior Data Analytical Specialist / Scientist will be dedicated to the HealthMap program, working closely with business and technical teams to analyze, build, validate, and operationalize the Ontario Disease Burden Model (ODBM) developed by the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (University of Toronto). This role requires expertise in advanced statistical methodologies, reproducible analytical workflows, cloud-based analytics, and public health data while ensuring long-term sustainability through comprehensive documentation and knowledge transfer.Key ResponsibilitiesStatistical Modeling & Advanced Analytics (45%)Analyze the Ontario Disease Burden Model (ODBM) methodology and supporting datasets.Build, validate, and operationalize statistical models within PHO's enterprise environment.Evaluate model assumptions, logic, and performance.Develop reproducible analytical workflows supporting sustainable model execution.Support forecasting, scenario analysis, and evidence-based public health decision-making.Data Engineering & Analytical Workflows (25%)Design and implement data ingestion, transformation,



and quality validation processes.Develop reproducible analytical pipelines using version-controlled code.Work with structured and unstructured datasets to support advanced analytics.Support integration with the Public Health Data Utility (PHDU) and Azure-based analytics platform.Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and ETL development teams.Stakeholder Collaboration & Solution Delivery (20%)Partner with business stakeholders, technical teams, data stewards, and subject matter experts.Assess business requirements and recommend analytical solutions.Communicate complex quantitative methods and analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.Support governance activities and data-sharing initiatives required for model implementation.Documentation & Knowledge Transfer (10%)Produce comprehensive technical and methodological documentation.Deliver knowledge transfer sessions to PHO technical teams.Develop sustainable operational procedures and implementation guidelines.Support testing, end-user training, and transition activities.Key DeliverablesFully documented analytical methodologies and technical processesOperational Ontario Disease Burden Model (ODBM) within PHO's environmentReproducible analytical workflows and validated statistical modelsData acquisition and governance documentationKnowledge transfer materials and technical training sessionsSustainable analytical capability aligned with the Public Health Data Utility (PHDU)Required Skills & ExperienceSkill / Experience Required Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsSkill / Experience Required Senior-level statistical modeling and validation experienceSkill / Experience Required Designing reproducible analytical workflowsSkill / Experience Required Data ingestion, transformation,



and quality assurance processesSkill / Experience Required Structured and unstructured data analysisSkill / Experience Required R and/or Python programmingSkill / Experience Required SQL and query language proficiencySkill / Experience Required Version-controlled analytical code developmentSkill / Experience Required Data management and governance knowledgeSkill / Experience Required Business analysis and stakeholder consultingSkill / Experience Required Information visualization conceptsSkill / Experience Required Solid written and verbal communication skillsSkill / Experience Required Knowledge transfer and technical documentationPreferred QualificationsExperience with R and Power BIPublic health or population health analytics experienceChronic disease, burden-of-disease, or microsimulation modeling experienceExperience implementing academic or research models in production environmentsAzure cloud analytics experienceDatabricks platform experienceKnowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)Expected Professional ExpertiseThe Successful Consultant Will Demonstrate The Ability ToApply advanced statistical and analytical concepts with minimal supervision.Lead complex analytical initiatives across multidisciplinary teams.Mentor technical staff and provide subject matter expertise.Deliver enterprise-level analytical solutions supporting executive decision-making.Translate complex analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.Provide strategic advisory support on data science and advanced analytics initiatives.Preferred Candidate ProfileWe are seeking professionals with expertise in:Statistical analysis and predictive modelingAdvanced data analytics and data scienceR and Python programmingReproducible analytical workflowsData governance and information managementPublic health or healthcare analyticsAzure cloud analytics environmentsKnowledge transfer and stakeholder engagementAdditional InformationPublic sector experience is required.Work Model: Hybrid (2 Days Onsite)Location: Toronto, Ontario, CanadaPublic Sector Experience: Required #J-18808-Ljbffr

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