Job number: J0826-0789 Job title: Co-op Student, Health Workforce Information Job Type: Co-op Student Vacancy Type: Future Vacancy Department: Health Workforce Information, Data Management and Operations Category: Co-op/Practicum Student Location: Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Number of positions: 2 Contract Duration : 4 months (Winter term) Date posted: September 23, 2026 Closing date: October 8, 2026 Compensation: $17.95 - $21.25 /hour

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 eceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation.

At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include

- HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Advantages Pension)
- Retirement Planning Program
- Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
- Work-life balance
- Career Planning Program
- Learning and Professional Development Program
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- ible 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 support the Health Workforce Information (HWI) Branch with a variety of operational and project-related activities that contribute to CIHI's goal of delivering comparable and actionable health workforce information. As a co-op student, you will gain eposure to the collection, processing, management,



and stewardship of health workforce data while supporting initiatives that help advance CIHI's mandate of better data, better decisions, for healthier Canadians.

This position offers an opportunity to develop practical skills in data management, research, documentation, quality assurance, and project support within a collaborative team environment.

What you'll do

- Support day-to-day operational and project activities within the Health Workforce Information department.
- Assist with data processing, validation, and quality assurance activities using established tools and procedures.
- Conduct research, information gathering, and data verification activities.
- Prepare and maintain documentation, reports, spreadsheets, and reference materials.
- Assist with organizing project files, records, and supporting materials.
- Support coordination, communication, monitoring, and reporting activities for departmental projects.
- Participate in team discussions and contribute ideas for improving processes and workflows.
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the team as required.

What you'll bring to the table

- Working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in health sciences, health administration, health informatics, information management, business, social sciences, computer science, data science, statistics, or a related field that requires a co-op placement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Ecel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.




- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

ASSETS

- Eperience working with data, spreadsheets, or databases.
- Familiarity with programming or data analysis tools such as Python, SQL, or similar technologies.
- Knowledge of health care, health workforce information, or health data.
- Eperience with quality assurance, reporting, or process documentation.

To find out more about this role and other eciting 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.

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.

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Data Privacy and Record Retention Notice In accordance with Ontario’s legislation, CIHI is required to retain copies of this job posting and all associated application materials for a minimum of three (3) years from the date the posting is removed from public view.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information and application data will be stored securely in our systems for this mandatory retention period to ensure compliance with provincial employment standards.

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📌 Co-op Student, Health Workforce Information (Toronto)
🏢 Canadian Institute for Health Information
📍 Toronto