Co-op Student, Health System Analytics - Fall 2026

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 Health System Analysis branch conducts analysis and produces actionable information products on current topics related to the Canadian health system. As a co-op student you will be involved in a variety of activities that support priority project for our department, that help drive CIHI’s overall mandate to deliver on better data, better decisions, for healthier Canadians. This unique opportunity will expose you to areas of health data and policy-relevant analysis, indicator development, epidemiology and statistics, and health system performance

What you'll do

Provide internal team support, which may include:
1. Conducting environmental scans and/or literature reviews in assigned health-related topics, preparing a written summary of your findings and presenting it to the team
2. Assisting with analysis of administrative or survey data using R or Python and presenting your findings to the team
3. Supporting internal and external meetings by creating or reviewing pre- and post-meeting materials (e.g. presentations and meeting minutes).
4. Ensuring accuracy of our products by participating in fact-checking activities
5. Participating in team discussions of issues, problem-solving, solutioning and execution
6. Support project teams through coordination, collaboration, communication, monitoring, reporting and documentation activities

What you'll bring to the table

• Working towards an undergraduate or graduate program (Health Science, Public Health, Data Science, Biostatistics, or related fields) requiring co-op as part of the educational requirement
• Proficient with office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Be well organized, detail-oriented and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and written
• Initiative driven and go-getter attitude
• Knowledge of technical tools such as R or Python is an asset

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

Primary locations: Toronto or Ottawa.

• Must comply with all CIHI workplace policies, including privacy and confidentiality.
• Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.