About Touchstone Institute

Touchstone Institute is the largest assessment centre of its kind in Canada, providing professional competency assessment and learning programs to support the delivery of high-quality health care.

Touchstone Institute is a non-profit corporation governed by a board of directors and receives financial support from the Government of Ontario. Currently implementing a growth strategy, Touchstone Institute looks to expand its impact in supporting broad health human resource solutions and by strengthening effective practice of health care professionals. Nearly 40 full-time staff contribute to the organization's success, including experts in competency design and assessment, and health and education program development.

Touchstone Institute works closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers who provide subject matter expertise to assess and improve the level of competency across individual practice. Building on its history of working to facilitate entry to training or practice for Internationally Educated Health Professionals, Touchstone Institute seeks to continue the work in this area while expanding to support excellence in competent practice for all who deliver health care.

Summer Student Role:

As a Data Analyst Summer Student at Touchstone Institute, you will report to the Information Technology Manager and play a crucial role in identifying valuable data sources and ensuring they are optimized for our analytical needs. You will be responsible for cleaning, transforming, and standardizing data to ensure consistency and accuracy in our analysis. This role requires a keen attention to detail, a strong foundation in data manipulation techniques, and the ability to present complex information in an accessible format.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Identification and Acquisition:

• Identify and evaluate potential data sources relevant to project objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ensure alignment with project goals.

Data Cleaning and Transformation:

• Clean data by identifying inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and missing values.
• Transform data using appropriate techniques to ensure data quality and accessibility.
• Develop and maintain scripts and processes to automate data handling and integration tasks.

Data Normalization:

• Normalize data to ensure that datasets are structured in a standardized format.
• Implement data validation rules to maintain the integrity of the data throughout its lifecycle.

Data Presentation and Reporting:

• Prepare reports and visualizations to present insights in a clear and effective manner.
• Assist in the development of dashboards and other tools that enable stakeholders to access and interact with data.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Data Analytics post-secondary program
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet navigation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness

Contract Term: May to August

Application closing date: May 15, 2024

**This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.

Touchstone Institute is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and exercises accessible employment practices. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Touchstone Institute's policies, a request for accommodation will be accepted in all aspects of our hiring process. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] in advance of your appointment.