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Are you passionate about exceptional health care and driven by a desire to help others Interested in a rewarding career working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of over 8,000 regulated health care and other professionalsWe are Home and Community Care Support Services, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer:

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
• Valuable development opportunities
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan.

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.What will you doReporting to the Manager, Decision Support, the Decision Support Analyst is a key resource for management and front line staff throughout the organization. This position uses experience, knowledge and data to provide insightful analysis and guidance to management and operational staff. The Decision Support Analyst will identify information needs, design queries and data extractions, and employ decision support tools to complete the analyses. The Decision Support Analyst will prepare, analyze, and present results for strategic decision-making and operational support. The position works collaboratively with technical, financial, and patient services counterparts to identify information gaps and address data inaccuracies.What must you have

• Undergraduate degree in a Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Statistics, Informatics, Business Management or related fields as a minimum requirement.
• Minimum three (3) years direct analytical experience in health, business, research or related industries
• Experience with SQL Scripting and Enterprise Business Intelligence Systems
• Experience with database design is desirable
• Experience in a health care decision support environment and a solid understanding of the health care system
• Knowledge of CIHI datasets (DAD, NACRS, CCRS, NRS, OMHRS, HCRS, MIS) is desirable
• Knowledge of interRAI suite of tools and experience with the Home and Community Care’s Client Health and Related Information System (CHRIS) is desirable
• Intermediate to Advanced capability in SQL scripting
• Experienced in the use of one or more enterprise reporting tools i.e. Power BI or Tableau
• Demonstrated capacity for problem solving, analysis, and making sound recommendations
• Exceptional technical skills related to working with large data sets
• Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Strong willingness and ability to learn new skills and technologies
• Experience with Extract Transform Load (ETL) development and configuration is desirable
• Design and development of OLAP cubes is desirable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to display and explain complex analyses in an easily understood manner geared to the target audience
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable motor vehicle with appropriate business class liability insurance as travel throughout Erie St. Clair is required

Who we are:Home and Community Care Support Services Erie St. Clair is one of 14 Home and Community Care Support Services organizations in Ontario with a focused mandate to deliver local health care services such as home and community care and long-term care home placement. Home and Community Care Support Services Erie St Clair is dedicated to ensuring the ongoing delivery of local services while Ontario makes changes to improve the health care system to give patients better connected care with health care providers working as one coordinated team in Ontario Health Teams.What do I need to knowSTARTING DATE: January 16, 2023POSITION STATUS: Permanent Full-TimeHOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pmLOCATION: Chatham Kent, Sarnia Lambton sites or Windsor Essex siteOur Decision Support Analysts are members of the CUPE Local 8916 union. The successful applicant must be willing and able to attend onsite as required.How do I applyPlease visit www.HealthCareAtHome.ca to submit your cover letter and updated resume.Please have your documentation submitted by 4:30pm, November 29, 2022.By submitting an application, applicants are consenting to the sharing of their personal information with individuals from Home and Community Care Support Services Erie St. Clair who are participating in the selection process.All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Committed to Diversity and InclusionIn line with our fundamental values of collaboration, respect, integrity and excellence, Home and Community Care Support Services is an inclusive employer which respects equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.Home and Community Care Support Services Erie St. Clair is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should advise the recruitment contact so arrangements can be made.As a condition of employment and in compliance with the Home and Community Care Support Services mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff are required to provide proof of vaccination with the following exceptions, in which case there would be a requirement to undergo regular COVID-19 rapid antigen screening tests:

• If there is a valid medical reason for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, documentation must be provided by a Medical Doctor or Nurse Practitioner and include the effective time-period for the medical reason
• If there is valid human rights grounds (e.g. religious beliefs), evidence must be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and deemed satisfactory to Home and Community Care Support Services

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