Territorial Epidemiologist

Place of work Whitehorse
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Job details

Job description, work day and responsibilities

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 term, full-time positions working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are

Population and Public Health, Evidence and Evaluation (PPHEE) team, part of the Innovation, Quality and Performance division, brings together a strong and coordinated team skilled at using data, local evidence and evaluation approaches to collaboratively support policy and decision making with the goal of improving the health and wellbeing of all Yukoners, while ensuring effective and efficient services.

Your role

The Territorial Epidemiologist, as part of the Population and Public Health, Evidence and Evaluation Branch, provides essential support to the broader mandate of the Department. The position provides expertise in the appropriate analyses and interpretation of health and social data and identifies and pursues opportunities to improve data/ information systems links for multivariate analyses to examine comorbidities and complex social and health issues. The position also provides information to other departments and organizations that have a mandate in health, community wellness and public safety programs and services. The Territorial Epidemiologist will carry out epidemiological activities and surveillance initiatives in alignment with Branch priorities.


For more information on this job, please contact Laura Hillier, Director, Population and Public Health Evidence and Evaluation at 867-332-7483 or laura.hillier@yukon.ca
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Darlene Allain, HR Consultant at 867-332-0080 or darlene.allain@yukon.ca

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

Government of Yukon’s many benefits
Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Master’s of Science Degree in Epidemiology or Public Health with an emphasis in epidemiology.
Experience conducting research and analysis as an epidemiologist.
Experience performing investigations in a population and public health context, including consideration of determinants of health and disease trends.
Experience designing, manipulating, and using databases for analysis of health problems.
Proficiency managing data and information while protecting privacy.
Experience with statistical software and related programs, such as R, IBM SPSS, Stata, Fluid Surveys, and MS Office software applications.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.


Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

Excellent research and analytical skills
Ability to plan, develop, and oversee disease surveillance programs
Ability to create surveys, questionnaires, and other means of gathering data
Strong ability to design and test the validity of research methods
Excellent two-way communication skills; oral and written both technical writing and adapting communication styles for diverse audiences.
Excellent organizational skills with constant attention to detail
Ability to make appropriate recommendations that will inform health policy
Strong ability to defend and support fact-based findings with evidence
Strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders
Ability to take a broad-based, strategic approach to planning and implementation
Cultural humility and awareness
Ability to establish successful partnerships through collaboration and cooperation with people with diverse and conflicting interests

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.


Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

Required to spend long periods using a computer
Periodic travel

Learn more

For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-+453.
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
07 April 2025
Close Date
22 April 2025

Company address

Canada
Yukon
Whitehorse
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Company Name: Yukon Government
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Offer ID: #1061784, Published: 2 days ago, Company registered: 5 months ago

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