Job Opportunity - Methodologist - Cancer Control Research BC Cancer Vancouver

Methodologist
Cancer Control Research - BC Cancer Vancouver

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What you’ll do

• Consistent with PHSA and BCCA policy and professional standards of practice, and under the direction of the Principal Investigator, carries out epidemiologic, clinical, methodologic, and health service research activities in collaboration with health care professionals and other relevant stakeholders within the BCCA and as external partners.
• Develops new cancer control research projects with a population, clinical, or health services perspective, by researching current knowledge, designing research plans, addressing data issues, and identifying statistical approaches.
• Conducts cancer control research projects with a population, clinical, or health services perspective, by developing and revising ethics applications, recruiting subjects and collecting data, manipulating large administrative datasets to create research files, carrying out data analyses, and interpreting and presenting research results to health care professionals and other relevant stakeholders both internal and external to the BC Cancer Agency.
• Documents the design, results, and interpretation of epidemiologic, clinical, and health service research studies in scientific manuscripts and research reports for dissemination to researchers and internal and external partners. Prepares abstracts, posters and oral presentations for submission to scientific conferences. Contributes analytic data to knowledge transfer activities.
• Develops research grant proposals and reports to funding agencies

What you bring

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Masters’ Degree in Epidemiology, Public or Population Health, Statistics, Biostatistics or related discipline plus a minimum of one to two (1-2) years recent related experience in a population health or academic research environment

You have the ability to

• Knowledge of population health research issues, and demonstrated competence in the application of epidemiologic, health services, and statistical methods to cancer control studies. 
• Study design, data collection and analysis.
• Perform advanced data manipulation, analysis and information presentation through the use of database spreadsheet and statistical software.
• Working knowledge of cancer control and health systems.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team while working independently. 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to comprehend complex issues and related data/information and present information in concise and meaningful ways. 
• Organizational skills to generate work plans to meet project deadlines within timeline, scope and budget. 
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks.

What’s in it for you

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 and development.
• Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.
• Flexible work options including flex-time, work locations and job sharing (eligibility will vary)
• 12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more. 

Temporary Full Time (start date 03/22/2021– end date 03/31/2022)
675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Monday – Friday - 0830-1630
Requisition Number: 104893

What we do

BC Cancer bccancer.bc.ca provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, coordinates 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 is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca    

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