Job description

About the Role

This position is based in Toronto at the Planning, Reporting & Compliance department and seeks to fill a current opening. The Business & Data Analyst will deliver advanced data analytics, validation, and visualization support for Finance-led special projects. The role centers on converting clinical, operational, and financial data into concise, actionable insights to aid executive-level decision-making, strategic planning, and operational enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

Integrate and structure complex clinical, operational, and financial datasets obtained from diverse systems.
Lead efforts in data quality evaluation, validation, and reconciliation to guarantee trustworthy inputs for executive reports.
Conduct independent data analyses to detect trends, drivers, and identify cost, performance, and operational improvement opportunities.
Create dashboards and visual representations (such as Power BI) and communicate findings clearly to executive audiences with actionable recommendations.
Support high-priority initiatives such as cost savings and process improvements through focused data analyses.
Identify and implement data flow automation, standardization, and enhancements to reporting procedures.
Collaborate with Finance, Laboratory Operations, and Digital & Data teams to establish requirements and deliver aligned insights.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to handle complex and ambiguous datasets.
Capability to interpret clinical and operational data into meaningful financial and strategic insights.
Excellent communication skills to present findings to both technical and non-technical executive stakeholders.
Meticulous attention to data integrity and detail.
Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills for technical guidance and liaison with various internal and external parties.
Proficient written communication for preparing analysis-related commentary, presentations, training materials, and procedural documentation.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Health Informatics, Finance, Statistics, or a closely related discipline.
5 to 7 years of data analysis experience, preferably in healthcare, public sector, or complex operational contexts.
Advanced proficiency with Excel including data manipulation, Power Query, and data modeling.
Experience with Power BI or similar visualization platforms is advantageous.
Familiarity with SQL is considered beneficial.

Attributes and Competencies

Ability to work autonomously in structuring analyses, validating data, and generating insights that support organizational decisions.
Sound judgment in interpreting data, spotting risks and issues, and recommending actionable solutions to aid Finance and operational leadership.

Additional Information

Position type: Permanent; full-time at 36.25 hours per week.
Compensation: Hourly range from $47.93 to $59.26, under Ontario Public Service Employees Union.
Application deadline: July 23, 2026, 11:59 PM.
Internal candidates will receive priority consideration.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
PHO is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion reflective of the communities served.
Applicants requiring alternative formats or accommodations during the recruitment process can request assistance via HR.