Reporting to the Manager, Health Economics, the Economist conducts research and performs economic analysis related to healthcare policies and programs using economic principles and methods. By leveraging economic theories and quantitative methods, the Economist plays an important role in assessing whether healthcare programs and policies deliver value for money and are sustainable over the long term. The analytical support provided ensures that resources are allocated optimally, promoting the financial health and continued viability of healthcare systems.
This position also supports data collection and analysis from both internal and external sources (including but not limited to: Management Information System (MIS) data, Patient Costing data, National Health Expenditure data, and data from Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI), Statistics Canada, and Other Government Ministries). These activities ensure the integrity and comprehensiveness of datasets used in economic evaluations and policy research.
Working collaboratively with internal teams, other ministries, and external stakeholders, the Economist supports policy development, program evaluation, and strategic planning efforts. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills to translate complex economic findings into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and partners.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Supporting economic evaluation and modelling of health programs and policies.
- Conducting statistical and econometric analyses of health expenditures, cost drivers, and demographic trends to inform decision-making.
- Compiling, validating, and analyzing healthcare data from multiple sources to support robust and reliable analysis.
- Preparing briefings, reports, presentations, and Action Requests (ARs) for senior leadership, translating technical findings into clear and accessible language.
- Supporting policy and program evaluation through research, environmental scans, and jurisdictional comparisons.
- Assisting in the development and refinement of analytical models, methodologies, and tools, including sensitivity analysis and benchmarking approaches.
- Contributing to the development of dashboards, visualizations, and reporting tools to communicate key insights.
- Participating in planning, monitoring, and evaluation activities to support effective program and policy outcomes.
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