Description
The Faculty of Social Work invites applications for a Quantitative Data Analyst. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
The Quantitative Data Analyst will conduct work on a large, provincial initiative funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) developing and validating a Learning Health System (LHS) for Kickstand-Alberta's premier Integrated Youth Service (IYS). This initiative has two interrelated aims, including: creating a Kickstand-specific LHS, by co-designing, implementing, and evaluating data practices that generate, analyze, and apply knowledge from practice to promote mental well-being for young people and families served within Alberta IYS, and; co-developing a youth research lab with young people from Kickstand, where they will co-design and implement research that matters most to them. The successful candidate for this position will be involved in the entire data lifecycle, including developing accessible data collection; data cleaning, integration, and analysis; and developing data extraction tools and user-friendly dashboards and visualizations for reporting. This position will report to the Principal Investigator.
The position will include liaising and working closely with leading researchers, subject-matter experts, community partners, practitioners, individuals with lived experience, and key decision-makers within a large multidisciplinary research team. This position will also involve managing and analysing quantitative data. The Quantitative Data Analyst will support the ongoing research and administrative needs of the Principal Investigator.
Working conditions involve varied hours each week, up to 35hrs/week, depending on stage of project development with flexibility required for occasional evenings and weekends.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Data Collection, Management, and Infrastructure
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Develop accessible data collection processes to enhance the use of the Kickstand Common Data Platform (KCDP) and provide real-time site/system-level data, co-designing in collaboration with partners to ensure methods are culturally safe, youth-friendly, and capture intersecting identities.
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Develop and maintain data pipelines and extraction tools to facilitate the efficient retrieval and integration of large, complex datasets from the Kickstand Common Data Platform (KCDP) and other sources.
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Perform data cleaning, validation, and integration to ensure the quality, accuracy, and integrity of individual, family, and system-level data across all research outputs.
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Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in data workflows to address technical challenges and improve access to measurement-based care solutions.
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May provide change management support to staff, service providers, and cross-functional teams to facilitate the successful adoption of new data workflows, automated systems, and sharing procedures.
Data Analysis and Evaluation
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Conduct descriptive, inferential, and multivariate quantitative analyses on survey and administrative data to identify trends in mental health service usage, changing demographics, and service gaps.
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Track and analyze performance metrics, specifically using the RE-AIM framework (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation), to evaluate the success of the Kickstand Learning Health System (LHS) and identifying areas for scaling.
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Provide analytical support for strategic planning and program evaluation, using data to drive decisions regarding youth mental health and substance use services.
Reporting and Visualization
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Design and build user-friendly dashboards and data visualizations to report real-time findings back to diverse end-users, including youth, families, service providers, and leadership.
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Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights, technical reports, and summaries that support the implementation of LHS processes and inform community partners.
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Prepare regular evaluation reports, such as monthly RE-AIM metrics reports, to identify gaps in data processes and inform site-specific strategies.
Collaboration, Governance, and Compliance
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including data committees, providing expertise on data analysis tools, computing resources, and interpretation.
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Provide comprehensive training and upskilling for the Kickstand Data and Evaluation (D&E) team, ensuring that data management procedures are fully operational and sustainable.
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Contribute to the development, authoring, and implementation of clear, robust internal policies and procedures to govern data sharing, ensuring transparency and enhancing cross-departmental collaboration.
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Ensure compliance with ethical standards and privacy legislation, including adhering to OCAP® and OCAS principles for Indigenous data sovereignty and maintaining secure data storage.
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Maintain detailed documentation of data dictionaries, methodologies, and harmonization processes to ensure alignment with the Federated Pan Canadian IYS Data Platform (FIDP).
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Respond to ad hoc data requests from community partners and leadership, ensuring data is rapidly applied to improve services.
Qualifications / Requirements:
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Master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, data science, computer science, epidemiology, social sciences, psychology, or a related discipline (Bachelor's degree with sufficient experience will be considered).
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Minimum 3 years of experience analysing research data in social, behavioural, or community settings, preferably in research specific to youth populations.
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Demonstrated experience and training in quantitative research (e.g., data collection, analysis, and interpretation with large administrative or community datasets and surveys).
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Proficiency using statistical analysis software such as SAS, STATA, Python, and/or R.
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Proficiency in data analysis languages.
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Knowledge of data visualization tools is an asset.
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Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Experience analyzing data derived from electronic medical records is an asset.
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Proficiency in developing quantitative databases.
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Computer literacy and ease with learning new software programs.
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Knowledge of ethical research standards and data privacy.
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Ability to translate complex data into clear insights, reports, dashboards, and summaries.
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Strong organizational skills, good judgment, and concern for detail and accuracy is required.
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Strong communication skills (written and verbal) is required.
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Exceptional attention to detail especially when working with research data.
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Experience or formal training in change management principles, particularly relating to the implementation of new data systems or technical workflows, is an asset.
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Able to work independently and with others as a part of a virtual and in-person team.
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Able to receive direction, and provide support to, other members of the team.
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Able to manage deadlines and to contribute to team products on tight timelines.
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Familiarity with online meeting software, such as Zoom, is required.
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Demonstrated experience liaising and communicating with internal and external research partners, including government, agencies, community organizations, and non-profits.
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Experience writing manuscripts and scientific reports is required.
Application Deadline: July 21, 2026
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 2.
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