• Consistent with PHSA and BCCA policy and professional standards of practice, conducts quantitative and/or qualitative health economics and health service research studies in collaboration with health care professionals within the BCCA, PHSA and its agencies, the Ministry of Health Services and other external partners.
• Develop, critique, and execute decision analytic models for economic evaluation of health care initiatives by collecting, linking and analyzing primary data and/or large administrative datasets. Researches and designs tools, templates and techniques to model outcomes from a clinical, population and budgetary perspective.
• Design studies, source external funding from Canadian and International agencies, recruits, trains and supervises research staff. Accountable for management of and reporting on grant and project funds held as a Principal Investigator.
• Prepare final health economics and services research reports for dissemination to collaborating parties. Prepares abstracts, posters and oral presentations for submission to scientific conferences. Disseminates findings by preparing manuscripts for scientific publication and executive reports for internal partners.

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Ph D in Health Economics, Health Services, Health Policy or related discipline and a minimum of 3-years related experience in a healthcare or academic research environment.

• Advanced knowledge of health economics theory and demonstrated excellence in the application of health economics methods.
• Expert knowledge of study design, data collection and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to perform advanced data manipulation, analysis and information presentation through the use of database and spreadsheet software.
• Working knowledge of cancer control and health systems.
• Ability to adapt to new technology.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to identify, plan and execute independent work in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to contribute both as a team member and a team lead.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to comprehend complex issues and related data/information and present information in concise and meaningful ways.
• Demonstrated organization skills to generate work plans to meet project deadlines within timeline, scope and budget.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
  
  

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to Work Perks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.