ARWEC has officially posted an opening for a Health Economist at the University of Alberta.
View the official job posting and application process here.
- Job Identification: 3903
- Job Categor: yResearch & Research Support
- Posting Date: 05/19/2026, 04:33 PM
- Apply Before: 06/02/2026, 11:59 PM
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Locations: Edmonton, AB, Canada(Hybrid)
- Category Type: Academic
- Position Type: Trust Research Academic Staff (TRAS)
- College/Administrative Portfolio: College of Health Sciences
- Faculty/Department: Medicine + Dentistry
- Annual Salary Range: $80,772 to $111,086
About the Job
This position has an initial appointment of 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
This role can be either hybrid or fully remote.
The Real World Evidence Unit, within the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, conducts high-quality, decision-grade research using real world health system data to answer questions that matter to health system decision makers, clinicians, patients, and industry partners. We are a core member ofthe Alberta Real World Evidence Consortium (ARWEC) and the Alberta Drug and Technology Evaluation Consortium (ADTEC), collaborating with provincial and national partners to ensure that health decisions are grounded in robust, real-world evidence.
At the Real World Evidence Unit, we believe great research happens in a great environment. We value and foster a collaborative team culture, practice inclusivity and respect in every interaction, and actively support a flexible work environment.
The Real World Evidence Unit is seeking a proactive, collaborative, and analytically driven Health Economist to join our growing team of health researchers dedicated to generating evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. This role sits at the intersection of health economics, real-world data, and policy impact. You will lead economic evaluations and applied research studies using real-world health system data to inform clinical, policy, and funding decisions across Alberta and beyond.
Responsibilities
You Will Love This Role If:
- You are passionate and have expertise in generating economic evidence to drive real-world health impact and decision making
- You enjoy working collaboratively within and between research teams
- You are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic environment
What You Will Do:
- Design, and conduct economic evaluations (cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, budget impact) of drugs and technologies using current methods and platforms
- Conduct analysis using real-world data to determine resource use, health care cost and incremental cost using robust methods
- Develop study protocols and contribute to research proposals
- Support the translation of findings into reports, presentations, and publications aimed at varying target audiences (technical, policy makers, lay audience)
- Collaborate with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
- Apply critical appraisal skills to interrogate existing economic models and cost-effectiveness submissions
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- MSc in Health Economics, Economics, Epidemiology, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in health economics, health services research, or real-world evidence research; PhD considered an asset.
- Demonstrated expertise in health economic evaluation, including costing analyses, cost-effectiveness analysis, budget impact analysis, and the use of real-world data to support healthcare decision-making.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder research projects.
- Experience working with administrative or clinical data and familiarity with data access and data governance processes.
- Strong scientific writing skills and demonstrated experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, reimbursement submissions, or policy documents.
Skills & Competencies:
- Advanced knowledge of quantitative research methods, study design, and health economic methodologies.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting large real-world healthcare datasets.
- Proficient writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strategic thinker with excellent organization and project management abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and statistical software (R, SAS, STATA); experience with health economic modelling is an asset.
- Proven ability to lead through collaboration, influence, and respect.
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research and policy environments.
- he terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by Schedule E of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.
About the Team
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people – from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.