Statistical Analyst - #188605

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The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) was recognized as a National Capital Region Top Employer for ten consecutive years!

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Statistical Analyst

Full time permanent

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Hybrid role

Are you someone who finds joy in digging into data, spotting trends no one else sees, and turning complex stats into valuable insights? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and get excited about the idea of contributing to Canada's medical excellence? Then we’ve got just the role for you!

At the Medical Council of Canada (MCC), we're looking for a Statistical Analyst to join our dynamic Psychometrics and Data Science team. Reporting to the Manager, you’ll play a critical role in supporting our operational, research, and project initiatives. This is more than just crunching numbers—it’s about helping shape the future of healthcare in Canada.

What You’ll Do

• Work both independently and collaboratively to support operational and research activities.
• Conduct routine and ad-hoc analysis for examination processing, scoring, and quality assurance.
• Perform statistical and psychometric analysis, provide summaries in reports, tables, and graphs, and deliver written and oral interpretations of findings to psychometricians.
• Identify trends, detect irregularities, investigate issues and underlying causes, and develop solutions and improvements.
• Apply advanced understanding of research questions and requirements to implement appropriate statistical models.
• Create, update, and maintain scoring system code and other analytical tools.
• Develop and update complex Python, SAS, and SQL code to support statistical analysis.
• Design, construct, and manage databases to ensure robust data infrastructure.
• Automate report generation
• Understand and translate business requirements into practical specifications, leveraging analytical skills to address business needs and inquiries.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance scoring systems to support accurate and efficient assessment processes.
  

Experience

What you need to succeed

• 3-5 years’ experience in data analysis, reporting, and utilizing advanced statistical analytics techniques.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experience with statistical inference and statistical modeling (e.g., regression models, clustering, factor analysis) using Python or SAS. Experience with machine learning algorithms is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience with interpreting data and analyzing results using statistical techniques, developing processes of data cleaning and preparation, and assessing data quality.
• Experience with developing and maintaining databases.
• Experience with automating reports and other forms of data visualization.
• Experience with documenting code and procedures.
• Proficiency in Python programming (data extraction, data wrangling, analysis, visualization).
• Proficiency in SAS programming (standard SAS procedures including PROC SQL, PROC
• Report, PROC SGPLOT and SAS Macros) to conduct analysis and generate customized reports.
• Proficiency in developing complex and customized SQL queries for relational databases.
• Knowledge of research and measurement principles and procedures.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Microsoft Power BI) is an asset.
• Experience with collaborating on writing research reports and publications is an asset.
  
  

Competencies

• High attention-to-detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple changing priorities under pressure and while working to deadlines
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to learn efficiently
  
  

Education

• Masters in statistics, mathematics, educational measurement, psychometrics, psychology, quantitative methodologies or equivalent
• SAS Certified Professional Advanced Programming is considered an asset
  
  

Language

• Advanced oral and written skills in English are required, with oral and written skills in French considered an asset
  
  

The perks

• A defined benefit pension plan
• A complete benefit package your first day on the job
• Three weeks’ vacation right off the bat
• A company paid holiday closure in December – our gift to you!
• A 35-hour work week
• Compressed and telework programs
• Free onsite parking - any day, any time
• Free virtual Mobility and Strength & Conditioning classes
  
  

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The MCC is an equal opportunity employer, co mmitted to diversity and inclusion in the workplace at all levels of its organization.

Accommodations can be provided at all stages of the hiring process; we ask applicants to make their needs known in advance.

Please note that only those invited for an interview will be contacted.