EVALUATOR PROGRAMS

at  City of Toronto

Job ID: 46696
Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
Division & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR Policy & Strategic Planning
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto, Ontario
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancy
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $48.49 - $53.14, TF5001, Wage Grade 15
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 10-Oct-2024 to 25-Oct-2024

JOB SUMMARY:

Parks, Forestry, and Recreation (PFR) is one of the largest divisions in the City of Toronto. We are the keepers of our common grounds – the parks, recreation facilities and natural spaces where Torontonians come together to build community and play, celebrate and explore.
Reporting to the Manager, Research and Analytics, in the Policy and Strategic Planning Branch of Parks, Forestry & Recreation, the Evaluator, Programs will help design, plan, and lead the implementation of small and large evaluative frameworks, needs assessments, and applied research projects. Working closely with a Management Consultant, you will also collaborate cross-functionally with data analytics and policy colleagues.
You possess a strong technical background, especially in program evaluation and applied mixed methods research applicable to recreation, ecosystem services, climate change resilience, public space, youth-focused, community- and network-building programs. You should have a track record of using evaluative thinking to drive the understanding, improvement, and communication of quality of life outcomes for the public.

KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING

• Translates lessons learned, evaluations and/or research results into knowledge products that are visual, and easy to apply and communicate.
• Represents the team and gives presentations at relevant learning networks, meetings and events related to research, evaluation, or knowledge management related to relevant subject areas.
• Provides subject matter expertise related to evaluations.
• Trains divisional and unit staff on monitoring and evaluation of foundational knowledge.
• Consults and/or works collaboratively with external groups, stakeholders, outside organizations and interest groups to identify shared interests/results.
• Collaborates in decisions reached and ensures outcomes are supported and provides mediation for opposing viewpoints.

YOUR APPLICATION MUST DESCRIBE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AS THEY RELATE TO:

• Master’s degree in program evaluation, epidemiology, anthropology, social sciences, ecology or public health or social services research or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Considerable experience in conducting and supporting program evaluations and/or public health, ecosystems, or social science research in a public service context.
• Considerable experience with quantitative and qualitative evaluation/research methods.
• Experience with sampling design and statistical analysis.
• Experience with computer systems, database management, and statistical packages used for data analysis in evaluation.