The Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC) is a trusted healthcare safety advisor, committed to offering a full spectrum of insurance, risk and claims management products and support.

HIROC knows healthcare as it’s the largest not-for-profit healthcare liability insurer in the country, with over 700+ healthcare organizations part of the Reciprocal. Combined with sage counsel and risk management solutions, HIROC works with its partners to increase safety.

As a Reciprocal, HIROC is governed by its Subscribers and remains an innovative, agile and proactive partner. Since its inception in 1987, the not-for-profit has returned over $200 million to the healthcare system.

HIROC’s thirty-plus years of data is combined with its extensive experience to advise and share learnings, all with the goal of scaling knowledge and increasing safety across Canada’s healthcare system.

One common thread running through HIROC’s culture is the feeling of being part of something unique: partnering to create the safest healthcare system – HIROC’s vision.

Each employee has the opportunity to find their calling and help build a stronger organization designed to meet the needs of its Subscribers. As a Top 100 GTA Employer eight years running, HIROC employees are empowered to find solutions and create amazing experiences in service to its Subscribers.

Join us and be part of the team working to make a difference.

Summary

The Data Analyst plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and availability of HIROC’s data. They lead the implementation of data quality policies and practices to ensure HIROC’s data is secure, accurate, and well maintained. The Data Analyst has broad and deep relationships with business stakeholders and data stewards, enabling them to understand and anticipate the data requirements of HIROC’s staff and subscribers, and supports the end-to-end data lifecycle to ensure those needs are met or exceeded.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive data validation and quality assurance processes to ensure high-quality data assets are consistently available to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Understand the different business requirements for data across HIROC’s departments (finance, insurance operations, claims, IT, risk management, legal, human resources).
  • Lead the advancement and adoption of a data quality assurance framework, including documentation, methods, and tools.
  • Provide input into strategic and operational planning for HIROC’s data management practices.
  • Perform data profiling and partner with data owners and stewards to maintain robust metadata.
  • Ensure data assets at HIROC are managed in a secure manner, adhering to security and privacy requirements.
  • Keep current with trends and issues within the data management space, adapting and transforming HIROC’s processes and technologies to support further business growth and opportunities.
  • Assess and review new technology opportunities related to data quality and how these impact HIROC’s data management operations.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Deep understanding of relational databases, data warehouses, and data structures.
  • Advanced proficiency with Structured Query Language (SQL).
  • Strong knowledge of data management fundamentals and data governance principles.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Extensive experience with data quality assurance testing principles.
  • Strong customer focus and ability to effectively manage stakeholder relationships.
  • Proficiency with test automation tools and approaches is preferred.
  • Familiarity with data management maturity models is a plus, e.g., CMMI-DMM, DAMA-DMBOK.
  • Experience with data governance platforms is a plus, e.g., Microsoft Purview.
  • Excellent task management skills, well organized and able to meet deadlines, scheduling.
  • Healthcare and/or insurance industry experience is preferred.
     

Education, Training & Experience 

  • To be successful in this role, you will possess a university degree in the field of Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related data-driven discipline.
  • Most importantly, you are an enthusiastic and creative thinker, who is constantly driving performance improvement and are passionate about creating the safest health care system possible for Canadians.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé to [email protected].

In order to be considered for this position, please include a current résumé or detailed qualifications summary with your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HIROC is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. HIROC respects the diversity of all members of its community and welcomes applications from those who have demonstrated a commitment to the values of equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, 2SLGBTQ+, individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code and/or others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas within its community are encouraged. HIROC is committed to fair assessment of a candidate’s abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. 

HIROC is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders, including its participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, the public and any visitors who may enter its premises, access its information, or use its services. As an organization, HIROC respects and upholds the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and its associated standards and regulations and will ensure that HIROC offers a safe and welcoming environment that is respectful of each person's dignity and independence.