EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Data Analyst, Indigenous Health Equity Fund

Full Time Term Position to March 31, 2026

(with possibility of extension)

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is currently searching for a highly motivated individual to join our Indigenous Health Equity Fund (IHEF) team as a Data Analyst. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the improvement of healthcare outcomes for First Nations communities in northern Manitoba. Working under the guidance of our IHEF Administrator and IHEF Funding Officer, the successful candidate will actively develop and design data frameworks, ensuring data governance, and providing analytical insights that inform policy decisions and program development.

Role and Responsibilities

Data Collection & Analysis:

• Develop tools and methodologies to collect, analyze, and interpret program data.
• Establish regional processes for ongoing monitoring of First Nations health and wellness in the MKO region (including development and implementation of metrics related to health and wellness).
• Analyze data, facilitate interpretation of data analyses, and prepare reports and publications.
• Conducts all data analysis and ensures accuracy and interpretation of the data, as well as support all aspects of the IHEF projects and processes.
• Provide comparative analyses between data sources using appropriate statistical methods.
• Develop processes to support community-level surveillance.
• Write and develop policies, processes and protocols related to data.
• Identify significant factors and key trends as they relate to First Nations.
• Monitor and improve the quality of data within MKO.

Data Storage & Governance:

• Create secure systems for data storage and ensure compliance with data governance standards.
• Maintain, protect and respect confidentiality of data and security protocols & procedures of MKO.
• Ensure First Nations data managed by MKO and/or its partners aligns with OCAP Principles.

Reporting & Visualization:

• Generate dashboards, reports, metrics, and visualizations and processes (such as key performance indicators) that effectively communicate program performance and trends.
• Prepare written reports, briefings, and oral presentations summarizing findings, including detailed description of statistical methods, detailed analysis of results and synthesis of conclusions for a variety of audiences.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

• Liaise with government agencies, First Nation leaders, and partner organizations to gather information and share insights.
• Represent MKO in meetings and public forums as required.

Operational Support & Training:

• Provide technical support and training on data tools for program staff to ensure data-driven decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, biostatistics, epidemiology, statistics, mathematics, economics, health sciences, or related field (Masters degree is an asset).
• Experience working with a range of government and non-government stakeholders.
• Experience conducting data analysis in relation to First Nations health issues.
• Working knowledge and experience with First Nation organizations or communities a definite asset.
• Experience working with administrative health data.
• Knowledge of key health, education, employment, justice, social and environmental issues impacting First Nations populations in Canada.
• Knowledge of epidemiologic, socio-demographic and statistical principles and methods as applied to the analysis of health, education, employment and other related issues.
• Progressive experience working in an analytical role with a focus on process review, quantitative analysis and performance measurement.
• Ability to define data points, organizing and analyzing data using statistical programs.
• Knowledge of OCAP Principles and how they apply to First Nations data sovereignty.
• Experience with data linkages and databases, as well as data extraction and linkage tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to clearly present complex information.
• Excellent oral presentation and data visualization skills and experience delivering materials to senior management and executive level leaders.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Valid Class 5 Full drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours as required.
• Ability to travel by air, road, boat, snowmobile, and other means as necessary.
• Proficient computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check, and vulnerable sector check.

Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position applying for and resume, along with 3 professional reference listings (include a most recent employer reference) by 4:00 p.m. on August 22, 2025.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Preference will be given to qualified First Nations applicants; applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their resume or cover letter. No phone calls will be accepted.

Incorporated in 1981 as the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO). MKO is a non-profit, political advocacy organization that provides a collective voice on issues of inherent, Treaty, Indigenous, and human rights for citizens of the 26 sovereign First Nations we represent. The MKO First Nations are signatory to Treaties 4, 5, 6, and 10.

Please visit our website at mkonation.com