Create research-ready, user-friendly, standardized SAS datasets for the ICES Data Repository
Create and maintain SAS macros and other tools to facilitate and standardize data use
Create and maintain documentation of data, macros, and processes
Act as a resource on selected data-related issues to the ICES research community
Assess and report on data quality issues, and to continually enhance the ICES data infrastructure
Gain and share expertise in specific data holdings
Participate actively in the ICES Data Issues Group
Other duties as may be assigned within the scope of this position

Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as biostatistics, health informatics, computer science or health services research or related field; or equivalent
Advanced knowledge of SAS and other data management tools, at the “Certified SAS Advanced Programmer” level
Facility with macro writing and SQL
Creativity in developing data quality measures, and initiative in resolving data anomalies
Demonstrated attention to detail
Strong communication skills and an ability to convey complex concepts are essential
Ability to integrate data and research concepts, and to exercise good judgment
Knowledge of the Ontario health care system would be an asset
Proficiency in using Python to process and analyze data from SAS and SQL databases is an asset
Experience applying natural language processing (NLP) techniques to analyze free-text data would be an asset

Data Quality Analyst

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