Who we are
We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada's health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada's health care systems.
CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.
At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include
- HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
- Retirement Planning Program
- Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
- Work-life balance
- Career Planning Program
- Learning and Professional Development Program
- Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts
Why is this role important?
In this role you will be supporting the advancement of case mix’s acute care products, primarily focusing on testing potential changes to the methodology and associated algorithms used to predict resource utilization and estimated length of stay hospital patients. This job will focus on maintaining and enhancing the existing grouping and indicator methodology. These case mix products are used nationally in hospitals and by health system providers to help monitor and manage hospital-based care.
As a co-op student, you will be involved in a variety of activities to support priority projects within our department. These projects are key in helping us drive CIHI’s overall mandate to deliver on better data, better decisions,
for healthier Canadians. This unique chance will expose you to areas of hospital inpatient and outpatient grouping methodology and concerns. You’ll get to further your experience in using Python, adapting predictive models as well as Microsoft office products for documentation and presentation of results.
What you'll do
1. Use Python (and associated tools such as VSCode and Pyspark) for maintaining and enhancing case mix grouping and indicator methodology.
2. Coordination, collaboration, communication, monitoring, reporting, and documentation of activities
3. Actively participate in problem-solving and proposing solutions
4. Work with team to test and refine methodology and suggest enhancements or solutions to the challenges to improving CIHI’s national grouping and indicator process.
What you'll bring to the table
- Working towards a graduate degree in health, data science, computer science or software engineering in a program requiring Co-op as part of educational requirement.
- Proficient with Microsoft office suite.
- Knowledge of technical tools (Python/Pyspark).
- Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and written.
Basic Qualifications
- Primary locations: Toronto or Ottawa.
- Must comply with all CIHI workplace policies, including privacy and confidentiality.
- Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.
Closing Statement
To find out more about this role and other exciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our 'Careers' section.
We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Equity
At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
📌 Co-Op Student - Case Mix - Winter 2027 (Canada)
🏢 CIHI
📍 Canada