The Carefirst Family Health Team (FHT) is seeking full-time permanent Quality Improvement Decision Support Specialist (QIDSS) to join our innovative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-based care.

About Us

Carefirst FHT is committed to delivering exceptional, comprehensive primary care through a collaborative, team-based model that includes family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, service navigators, dieticians, physiotherapists, and medical receptionists. We have a robust Chronic Disease Management and Prevention program, including a Diabetes Education Program, and are actively involved in many of the Ontario Health Team's primary care initiatives.

Our Hub & Spoke Model and strong community partnerships ensure coordinated, high-quality, patient-centred care across the continuum. We work closely with Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association to provide truly integrated services.

On-site & Integrated Programs/Services include:

Ontario Health atHome (formerly Home and Community Care Support Services)

MINT Memory Clinic

Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program

Specialist Clinics: psychiatry, cardiology, endocrinology, optometry, geriatric medicine, gynecology, chiropody, rheumatology, physiotherapy, and audiology

We are currently seeking a Quality Improvement Decision Support Specialist (QIDSS) to fill a new position at our Family Health Team.

Terms

Full Time Permanent

Location

300 Silver Star Blvd.

Pay range

$70,000 - $80,000 annually

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Gather, clean/review, and analyze data from EMR, operational, and administrative systems to support quality improvement, program planning, clinical and leadership decision-making

Help guide clinical decision on patient-oriented programs, services and other improvement initiatives

Support quality improvement initiatives by extracting and analyzing health information from multiple electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Develop data queries, reports,



and analytical tools to improve data integrity, enhance information flow, and provide decision-support insights that support clinical process improvements and organizational quality goals.

Develop reports, dashboards, and data visualizations that translate raw data into clear insights for clinical and non-technical audiences

Work with leadership, interprofessional teams, and Carefirst’s system partners to define data needs, identify gaps, and establish indicators for program monitoring and outcome measurement

Support the exploration, evaluation, and piloting of AI tools and projects that improve office operations — including documentation, meeting support, knowledge management, and internal communications

Support AI-enabled program development by helping program teams identify how AI can enhance program design, delivery, and client experience

Collaborate with program managers and external vendors to test and implement AI solutions safely, effectively, and in alignment with organizational priorities

Maintain clear documentation of data processes, analyses, AI pilots, and project outcomes

Apply solid understanding of Personal Health Information (PHI), PHIPA, and confidentiality principles to all aspects of work

Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Job Requirement

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Data Science, Health Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in data analysis, artificial intelligence, health informatics, or a similar role;

experience in primary care,



population health, or community services is an asset

Demonstrated experience in data quality for quality improvement, clinical information management best practices

Strong data analysis skills, including comfort working with structured data, writing queries, and building reports and dashboards

Working knowledge of tools such as Excel (advanced), SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent reporting platforms

Experience with EMR-based reporting (e.g., TELUS PS Suite or equivalent Ontario EMR environments) is an asset.

Working knowledge of AI fundamentals, including core concepts in machine learning and data science (supervised vs. unsupervised learning, training vs. inference, model evaluation, and the limitations and risks of AI)

Hands-on experience using general-purpose AI assistants (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) for drafting, summarizing, research, and analysis, with practical understanding of effective prompting and review of AI-generated output

Familiarity with AI project tools such as Claude Code (for scripting and automation), Synthesia (AI video), and Wix or similar AI-assisted web platforms is an asset

Solid understanding of PHI, PHIPA, and confidentiality obligations in healthcare settings

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Proficiency in English (Cantonese and Mandarin are assets)

Current police vulnerable sector check completed within one year

Benefits

Dental Care

Extended Health Care

HOOPP

Comprehensive Orientation Program

Training and Education Subsidy

Application Deadline

September 30, 2026

Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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