Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will be responsible for providing planning and evaluation services that help create healthy sustainable communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate implementation of evaluation plans
• Oversee and/or complete data collection
• Analyze and interpret data (quantitative and qualitative)
• Share findings, written and oral, clearly and cohesively for diverse audiences
• Facilitate planning sessions and stakeholder engagement
• Facilitate training and access to resources
• Support the use of best available evidence

In addition to relevant post-secondary education, preferably a Master’s degree, and at least 5 years working with community organizations, the position requires specific core competencies, including the demonstrated ability to:

• identify and analyze information, within a context, to determine next steps
• build capacity by sharing knowledge, tools, expertise and experience
• collaboratively develop and implement community plans, strategic plans and work plans
• collaboratively evaluate a policy or program
• use and adapt a variety of methods and tools, including current technology
• use research findings, research promising practices and locate complementary research
• use research tools, such as databases, statistical analysis programs (SPSS) and spreadsheets
• facilitate in a variety of situations, including meetings and workshops
• communicate across cultures and sectors
• create a collaborative and participatory environment
• write clearly and precisely, including plain language
• listen, learn and modify approach on the basis of external cues
• use appropriate methods and tools for communication, including current technology
• think strategically and ask relevant questions
• facilitate meaningful community and stakeholder engagement
• make decisions and problem solve

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your application by May 2nd to csteven at healthincommon.ca.