OVERVIEW

The Data Analyst plays a critical role in enabling data-driven improvement, research, and decision-making within the hospital. Embedded within clinical and research teams, the analyst specializes in extracting, curating, and translating data from the Cerner electronic medical record (EMR) into actionable insights.
This role operates at the intersection of data, clinical care, and research—partnering closely with investigators, clinicians, and operational leaders to understand data needs, assess feasibility, and deliver timely, high-quality data solutions. A key feature of this role is responsiveness: supporting just-in-time data requests that inform rapid-cycle improvement, patient safety initiatives, and emerging research questions.
Situated withina dynamic community academic health system and connected to regional and national research networks, the Data Analyst will work directly with researchers, clinical teams, and administrators to secure data from across the enterprise solutions to support embedded science within the hospital and community.
This role directly enables safer, more effective, and more responsive care by ensuring that high-quality data is available when and where it is needed most. The Data Analyst is a key enabler of embedded research and a learning health system—turning data into insight, and insight into action.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2–5+ years of experience working with healthcare data, preferably within an EMR environment
• Demonstrated experience with Cerner data models and reporting tools (e.g., PowerInsight, Discern, HealtheIntent) is strongly preferred
• Knowledge and experience working with clinical administrative datasets (e.g. DAD, NACRS, CCRS, NRS, OHMRS)

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SQL and data extraction from relational databases
• Experience with statistical or analytical tools (e.g., R, Python, SAS)
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Understanding of healthcare data standards and structures (e.g., encounters, orders, labs, diagnoses)

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to translate between clinical, research, and technical domains
• High responsiveness and ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to data quality, privacy, and ethical use of health data

Ways of Working

• Embedded within clinical/research teams while connected to a central data/analytics function

• Operates with a service-oriented mindset and a focus on impact

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment requiring both rigor and agility

• Contributes to a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement

• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)]agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.

• All employees of MGH are responsible for contributing to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.

• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.