Message to applicants from the Hiring Manager

Hello! I’m Henry Ngo, my pronouns are he/him and I’m a second-generation Canadian settler.
My parents immigrated as refugees from Vietnam to the territories of the Huron-Wendat
People, the Anishinaabeg People and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, where I was born. I
was raised on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the Musqueam,
Tsawwassen, Stó:lō, Stz’uminus, and Kwantlen First Nations. I’m also a parent to three kids. I
am grateful for the opportunity to work as the Data and Analytics Lead in the Office of the
Provincial Health Officer. We hope to work with our new team member to create insightful
data visualizations that leads to effective reporting. We also hope to provide a supportive
environment for our new team member to grow and thrive as a data analyst. We provide
mentorship and on-the-job training for new teammates to get comfortable in their new role.
We also encourage our team members to connect with data science communities of practice
within government and within their own local communities to find opportunities for learning
and peer mentorship. We hope you will consider our team for your next role. Please consider
this your invitation to reach out for a discussion or to ask any questions about our team or this
role. – Henry (Henry.Ngo@gov.bc.ca)

The Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO) is committed to Truth and Reconciliation.
The OPHO works in meaningful partnership with Indigenous peoples to disrupt colonial
structures and advance Indigenous health equity. The OPHO has partnerships with the First
Nations Health Authority and Métis Nation BC to pursue collaborative projects and develop
reports on Indigenous health, wellness and determinants of health. The OPHO’s relationships
are grounded in principles of self-determination, respect, reciprocal accountability, cultural
safety, cultural humility and two-eyed seeing.The position is located in the Office of the
Provincial Health Officer which is an independent office within the Ministry of Health (MoH).
The mandate for the OPHO is outlined in the Public Health Act. The Provincial Health Officer is
the senior public health official for BC and is responsible for monitoring the health of the
population of BC and providing independent advice to the ministers and public officials on
public health issues.

As a member of the Population Health Surveillance and Epidemiology (PHSE) team within the
Office of the Provincial Health Officer, the Data Visualization Analyst will support BC’s
population health surveillance analytics and informatics capacity through research and data
visualization contributions to internal and external reports.

The PHSE team is responsible for applying advanced statistical and epidemiological methods
to monitor the trends in population health and health inequalities in the province. In
collaboration with the Data and Analytics Lead, the Data Visualization Analyst is responsible for
creating dashboards, charts, tables and other data visualization tools to support the team’s
data products and reports. The Data Visualization Analyst also conducts necessary research to
support their work and they may be involved in developing tools such as data visualization
templates and R/Python scripts, to improve the team’s visualization workflow. The Data
Visualization Analyst works closely with other Data and Analytics team members, the OPHO
Report Team, as well as external partners, including Indigenous organizations.
The Data Visualization Analyst will receive on-the-job training, support and mentorship to carry
out their roles as well as opportunities to grow and expand their data careers. Some example
opportunities include developing software packages, contributing to data science projects and
gaining data management experience.

Job Requirements:

 Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, physical sciences, engineering,

computer science, health information science, public health, or relevant field, and at
least 6 months in each of *related experience; OR
 An equivalent combination of education and 1 year in each of the *related experience.

 Related experience must include all of the following:

 Experience creating data visualization products (e.g. charts, plots, or tables) in R,

Python, MATLAB, Excel or similar software.
 Experience working with data in R, Python, SQL, Java, C, MATLAB, or similar
programming languages.

Preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis

or Inuit)

 In recognition of the critical importance to this role of a lived understanding of

Indigenous communities, history, values and cultural competencies, the intent of the
above preference statement is to give preference in the final ranked order for those
who self-identify as Indigenous through the hiring process.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

 Experience using R or Python.

 Experience developing dashboards in R Shiny or similar.
 Completion or progress towards a Bachelor or Graduate degree in data science,
statistics, physical sciences, engineering, computer science, health information science,
public health or relevant field.
 Experience working with administrative health data analysis.
 One year or more of *related experience
For questions regarding this position, please contact Henry.Ngo@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British
Columbia subject to an approved Telework Agreement. The locations listed above are to assist
applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population
we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being
part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive

benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with
exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as

Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already
employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact
IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment
history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant
information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES (COMPREHENSIVE) - You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive

online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you include
all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history
including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you
obtained your relevant experience. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the
questionnaire.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job
Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail
BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon
as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom
of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the
competition

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