Researcher

Position #: 25-03 (Researcher)

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

Union: OOS

Facility: Health Quality Council

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: 

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: $83,317.68 to $108,312.92

Job Description: As a Researcher at HQC, you will contribute to our mission by advancing the use of data analytics to inform decision-making and policy, developing measurement infrastructure, and building capacity in the use of measurement and data analytics. You will work closely with health system partners, government sectors, academic institutions, and patient partners to improve the quality of health and healthcare throughout Saskatchewan.

We are looking for a researcher who brings strong research experience-preferably in health-related fields-and is ready to embrace quality improvement science as part of their role. The ideal candidate is not only comfortable with research but also enthusiastic about learning and applying quality improvement methods, which are core to HQC's work. This role also requires someone who feels comfortable in front of the room, able to facilitate meetings and present findings or tailored information to diverse audiences, and effectively contribute to knowledge translation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and facilitate internal teams and external collaborations in the design, implementation, and reporting of research and evaluation projects.
• Lead the design and implementation of quality improvement projects, ensuring research methods align with improvement goals.
• Uphold data quality standards, develop research plans, and enhance HQC's data quality assurance processes.
• Conduct evidence reviews and create summaries for decision-making.
• Communicate research findings effectively, using knowledge translation methods such as presentations, reports, and visual displays of data.
• Build capacity in data literacy by coaching and training external stakeholders on measurement design, health data use, and other key concepts.
• Cultivate strong relationships with external partners to drive research and improvement initiatives forward.

Ideal Candidate:

You have:

• Solid understanding of research principles and protocols, with expertise in specialized areas like survey design, time-series analysis, qualitative methods, and more.
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., SAS, R), database programs (e.g., Excel), and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Teams).
• Ability to manage and organize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of quality improvement science and its tools, with an eagerness to apply them to enhance healthcare practices.
• Experience with knowledge translation-converting research findings into accessible formats for diverse audiences.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting research findings in clear, impactful ways, whether to academic, clinical, or public audiences.
• Proven ability to work with health data and conduct policy evaluations that inform decisions.
  
   

Travel Required: Some

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• A Master’s degree in public health or Epidemiology or related field (health science, social science, statistics), with a strong research background.

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• A minimum of three years of work experience, preferably in a healthcare environment, with a focus on broader research projects.
• Familiarity with health administrative and clinical databases is an asset.
• Experience or training in quality improvement science, tools, and methods is highly desirable.

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially may be required at times
• Satisfactory criminal record check.
• An assessment to confirm the applicant’s knowledge and skill will be administered during the interview process.
• Please visit HQC’s careers website before applying for more information on the recruitment process and the job description: https://www.saskhealthquality.ca/about-us/careers/