Quality Improvement and Evaluation Analyst

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1(one) term full-time position, ending March 31, 2027, working 75 hours bi-weekly. The eligibility list for this position may also be used to fill anticipatory permanent positions over the next 12 months.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon

Our team

Population and Public Health, Evidence and Evaluation (PPHEE) team, part of the Innovation, Quality and Performance division, brings together a strong and coordinated team skilled at using data, local evidence and evaluation approaches to collaboratively support policy and decision making with the goal of improving the health and wellbeing of all Yukoners, while ensuring effective and efficient services.

Your role

Reporting to the Director, Population and Public Health Evidence and Evaluation (PPHEE), this position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and leading performance measurement and evaluation initiatives throughout the Department of Health and Social Services, Yukon Hospital Corporation and Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation Government (THFN). The Quality Improvement and Evaluation Analyst will primarily work to develop plans for performance measurement and evaluation of the new Cancer Patient Navigation Programs with Yukon Hospital Corporations and THFN. The Quality Improvement and Evaluation Analyst will also work with the Yukon First Nations Cancer Care Program (YFNCCP) Oversight Committee and program manger to develop business cases, sustainability plans and evaluation reports of the program's activities. There may be additional opportunities within the role to engage in Pan-Canadian or multi-jurisdictional evaluation initiatives, as set by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer.

A strategic thinker, the Quality Improvement and Evaluation Analyst demonstrates competencies which value respect, performance excellence, a learning organization, and the courage to innovate. For the full scope of duties for this position, please see the attached job description.

• For more information on this job, please contact Laura Hillier, Director, Population Public Health Evidence and Evaluation at Laura.Hillier@yukon.ca
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Tiara Teresa, HR Consultant at Tiara.Teresa@yukon.ca or (867) 332 7412.

Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon's many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Education in health evaluation, health sciences, public administration, social sciences, or other relevant education
• Experience working with Canadian Indigenous partners.
• Experience leading performance measurement and evaluation initiatives, including research, planning, analysis and reporting health indicators and/or performance measures.
• Experience undertaking participatory evaluations of complex programs with multiple data sources

It may be helpful for you to review "Prepare your resume and cover letter".

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to write clear, concise documents on complex issues, and the ability to share and disseminate information effectively
• Ability to work independently and produce effective results under tight and changing deadlines
• Analytical and critical thinking skills including;
• Ability to approach problems/projects using a logical and systematic approach;
• Cultural humility and awareness of Canada's history and relationship with Indigenous peoples.
• Ability to critically review literature and evidence and formulate appropriate recommendations
• Ability to identify program deficiencies and respond appropriately

It may be helpful for you to review "The job interview process".

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
  

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Extended periods of time at a desk reading, writing and communicating using computer and phone
• Some travel to Yukon communities may be required
  

Learn more

For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.