Project Lead

Project Lead, Specialized Care Standards and Engagement

Who we are

We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada's health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada's health care systems.

CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.

At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include

• HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
• Retirement Planning Program
• Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
• Work-life balance
• Career Planning Program
• Learning and Professional Development Program
• Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts

Why is this role important?

The Project Lead provides leadership and day to day management for complex data and analytics projects that support CIHI’s strategic priorities. Working in a matrix environment, the Project Lead plans and delivers program and product workstreams across the data lifecycle—standards, intake, quality, analysis, indicator development, reporting and knowledge translation—while managing cross functional teams, external partners and vendor relationships. The role balances technical and methodological rigour, stakeholder engagement, operational delivery and sound data stewardship to produce timely, high quality, policy relevant outputs.

The Project Lead will support the planning and delivery of strategic, data-focused initiatives that advance CIHI’s continued modernization. Areas of focus may include modernizing data processes and workflows, implementing new tools and platforms, improving how data and information are managed and supported, and advancing new approaches to data collection, processing and use.

The Project Lead will serve as a key intermediary between consultants, project teams, subject matter experts and business partners, helping translate strategic direction and recommendations into clear requirements, plans and deliverables. The role will coordinate activities across multiple workstreams, facilitate collaboration and decision-making, identify and manage dependencies and risks, and ensure work progresses according to agreed scope, timelines and outcomes.

What you'll do

1. Supervise, coach and develop a high performing team; oversee all operational activities by assigning work, setting objectives, monitoring performance and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

2. Lead projects from initiation through close: prepare project charters, detailed workplans/Gantt schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk/issue registers, and regular status reports; ensure milestones and deliverables are met.

3. Provide people leadership in a matrix model: coordinate and coach direct reports and matrixed contributors; set objectives, conduct performance reviews and support staff development.

4. Oversee all aspects of the data lifecycle for assigned products: intake, validation, linkage, remediation, documentation and secure delivery (private and public reporting).

5. Apply and champion methodological rigour: develop and review analytic plans, indicator specifications and validation approaches; coordinate reproducible analysis and QA processes.

6. Advance data standards and interoperability: lead or contribute to content/EMR/standards

7. Drive stakeholder engagement and client support: liaise with jurisdictions, data providers, clinicians, academics, vendors and other stakeholders; lead consultations, working groups and advisory committees.

8. Lead knowledge translation and communications: produce technical documentation, reports, dashboards, presentations and training materials tailored to technical and non technical audiences.

9. Ensure governance and privacy compliance: apply disclosure control, privacy and CIHI information security policies; incorporate Indigenous Data Sovereignty and culturally safe practices where relevant.

10. Represent CIHI externally: present at forums, contribute to publications and promote adoption of CIHI standards/products.

What you'll bring to the table

• Undergraduate degree in Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Data Science, Public Health, Health Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in health data/analytics, data management or health information projects.

• Domain experience relevant to portfolio (e.g., health system performance, primary care, specialized care, case mix, expenditure, workforce, Indigenous health).

• Practical experience with large administrative/clinical datasets and data quality practices.

• Proficiency with project tools (MS Project/Gantt), analytics and data tools (SAS, R, Python, SQL preferred) and visualization tools (Tableau, Qlik or equivalent).

• Awareness and understanding of the health system.

• Strong project and stakeholder management, facilitation and negotiation skills

• Analytical rigour, problem solving and attention to quality

• Clear written and oral communication,knowledge translation and facilitations skills.

• Collaborative leadership and ability to work effectively in a matrix and multi stakeholder environment

• Conceptual understanding of the health care system, health care policy, and sound knowledge of health information and its uses for policy development, planning, management, and evaluation purpose.

Closing Statement

To find out more about this role and other exciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our 'Careers' section.

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Equity

At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Additional Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required

• Must comply with all CIHI workplace policies, including privacy and confidentiality.

• Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.