Careers

At the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO), we are united by a powerful purpose: to ensure that every child and adolescent facing cancer in Ontario has the best possible care and outcomes. As the leader of the childhood cancer system in Ontario, we work with hospitals, healthcare teams, families and other partners, to improve the system of care and support those who need it most, when it matters most.   

About the Role

This is more than a clinical data specialist role. It’s an opportunity to help shape the future of childhood cancer care in Ontario.  

As the Clinical Data Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and meaningful use of pediatric oncology data across Ontario. Working with the POGO team, clinicians, researchers, and health system partners, you’ll support program development, clinical research, health system planning, and quality improvement initiatives that help improve outcomes for children and youth affected by cancer.  The use of our data also supports our charitable work and donor engagement. 

Using POGO’s unique provincial data holdings, you’ll validate, analyze, and interpret data related to cancer diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and long-term outcomes. You’ll also help develop and enhance data quality frameworks, support program development and growth, bolster research projects, contribute to reporting and publications, and provide expertise in the interpretation of complex pediatric oncology data.  

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with POGO teams, clinicians, researchers, and data partners to resolve complex data issues and ensure consistency and alignment with national and international standards. 

• Analyze, validate, and maintain high-quality pediatric oncology data using established clinical standards and definitions.  

• Develop and support data quality assurance processes, frameworks, and business rules.  

• Extract, prepare, and interpret data for research, reporting, surveillance, and quality improvement initiatives.  

• Contribute to reports, publications, presentations, and provincial, national, and international childhood cancer surveillance efforts.  

• Monitor evolving oncology practices and recommend improvements to data collection and reporting processes.  

About You

• You bring experience in clinical research, clinical data management, and the collection, validation, and interpretation of health information from patient medical records, research studies, clinical registries, or public health surveillance systems.   

• You have demonstrated experience abstracting and analyzing data from hospital or clinical documentation, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and adherence to established protocols and regulatory requirements.   

• You have post-secondary education in a related field such as Health Informatics, Health Sciences, Nursing, Epidemiology, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a similar discipline.  

• You have knowledge of cancer diagnoses, treatment pathways, and oncology coding or classification systems such as ICD-O, ICCC, SEER, and SNOMED CT. Experience with pediatric oncology, survivorship, or cancer surveillance initiatives is considered a strong asset.  

• You are detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about using data to improve care and outcomes for children and youth living with and beyond cancer.  

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about using data to improve outcomes for children and youth affected by cancer, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the qualifications. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.   

Email your application to HR@pogo.ca with the subject line: Clinical Data Specialist, Pediatric Oncology.  

What We Offer

At POGO, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.  We offer:  

• A flexible hybrid work model (two days per week in office)  

• Extended health and dental benefits along with paid sick time 

• Participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) 

• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture  

• Free membership to the gym and fitness centre in our building  

• Convenient underground building access at St. Patrick subway station  

• The opportunity to contribute to improving childhood cancer care across Ontario  

Expected starting salary: $64,000 – $76,000 per year

Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusion

POGO is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. POGO is not currently sponsoring temporary or permanent work visas.

To support an efficient recruitment process, POGO may use AI-assisted tools during candidate screening and recruitment activities. All applications and hiring decisions are reviewed by people.