Analyst - Research

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At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

• Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day

• a health care spending or wellness spending account  

• a premium defined benefit pension plan

• three personal days and two float days annually

• three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years

• career development opportunities

• a collaborative values-based team culture

• a wellness program

• a hybrid working model

• participation in Communities of Inclusion 

Want to make a difference in your career?  Consider this opportunity.   

Join Ontario Health’s Quality Standards Program as a Research Analyst and help shape the future of healthcare in Ontario. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong research and analytical skills, passionate about improving health outcomes through evidence-based standards. You’ll collaborate with clinical experts, internal teams, and external stakeholders to develop high-impact quality standards and drive meaningful change across the health system.

Here is what you will be doing: 

Research & Content Development

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and appraise clinical practice guidelines.

• Analyze Ontario-specific data and synthesize findings to inform quality standards.

• Prepare evidence summaries, reports, and presentation materials.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to identify priority areas for research.

• Support expert advisory committees and summarize proceedings.

• Facilitate consultations to refine project scopes and ensure alignment with system needs.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver projects on time and within budget.

• Coordinate activities across teams and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Maintain strong relationships across departments and with external partners.

Strategic Impact

• Provide leadership in identifying optimal care practices and quality improvement opportunities.

• Contribute to the development of standards that address gaps in care and promote health equity.

• Support initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Ontario’s healthcare system.

• An undergraduate degree in social or health sciences, health administration, public health, epidemiology, or a related field is required

• A master’s degree in social or health sciences, health administration, public health, epidemiology, or a related field is preferred

• Two to four years of experience using research methods, appraising evidence, knowledge of the Canadian health care system

• Two years of experience in clinical and/or quality improvement-related content development is preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• An understanding of Ontario’s health care system, including gaps between actual and ideal care, reasons for these gaps, and potential mechanisms available to address them

• An understanding of health equity, including the social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes for different populations

• Strong research and analytical skills, with demonstrated experience in conducting literature reviews or systematic reviews, critical appraisal, and analysis of findings

• Knowledge of bibliographic databases and excellent computer skills, including proficiency in use of Microsoft Office and virtual meeting software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, Zoom)

• Proven ability to establish positive working relationships; strong skills

• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with a broad network of teams, colleagues, and external stakeholders, as well as work well independently

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; including ability to prepare presentation materials, reports, evidence summaries, meeting minutes, etc.

• A novel thinker who enjoys generating and exploring innovative ideas and solutions

• Demonstrated initiative and independence to take appropriate action and anticipate organizational needs

• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills; ability to seek and weigh opinions and evidence, compromising where necessary on ways and means but not on principles or goals

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy; responsible and highly motivated

• Ability to prioritize and manage several projects in a cross-functional team environment and to respond quickly based on timelines and project plans

• Capacity to work effectively in a rapid-pace work environment; ability to complete tasks, as assigned, in a timely manner with high-quality results

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Employment Type:

Permanent Full time

Contract Length:

N/A

Salary Band:

Band 4

External Application Deadline Date:

October 8, 2025