Learning & Evaluation Specialist

at  Girl Guides of Canada

Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada (GGC), a national membership-based organization, empowers every girl in Guiding to discover herself and be everything she wants to be. Our mission is to be a catalyst for girls empowering girls. Together, we’re building our vision of A better world, by girls.

GGC is actively searching for a Leaning & Evaluation Specialist (Contract - 24months)

• Hybrid work arrangement, must be based in the Greater Toronto Area

REQUIREMENTS:

• Related post-secondary education or equivalent work experience
• 3 years of related work experience in evaluation and adult learning.
• Experience designing, implementing, and reporting on learning evaluation activities.
• Experience developing and applying logic models and evaluation frameworks
• Knowledge of adult learning, experiential learning, and other instructional design approaches
• Experience assessing needs and providing recommendations for the design and development of learning materials and resources.
• An elevated understanding of best practices in evaluation and adult learning.
• Self-driven and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendations effectively.
• Resourcefulness, critical thinking, and solutions focused.
• Strong adaptability and flexibility with a high degree of comfort with change.
• Working knowledge and competency with MS Office, including SharePoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Flexible travel as required.

SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE NOTE THAT GGC ACCEPTS ALL GENDERS FOR JOB APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE ALL CANDIDATES TO APPLY, EVEN IF THEY DO NOT MEET ALL THE JOB REQUIREMENTS.

GGC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We value a recruitment and selection process that is inclusive and barrier-free, and we encourage applications from people who are racialized, Indigenous, people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, people with disabilities and other equity seeking groups. GGC welcomes girls and women – cisgender and transgender – as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in spaces that focus on and are driven by the experience of girls.
Upon request, Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada will make available accommodations during the recruitment process. Please note we do not require applicants to identify as a person with disability, or to disclose their disability, to request or access accommodation. Accommodation requests should be made in advance to People & Culture at HR@girlguides.ca.
We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Design and Implement Frameworks: Develop comprehensive logic model and evaluation framework for the Learning & Engagement team to assess the effectiveness of learning programs and initiatives.

• Apply Frameworks: Collaborate with Learning & Engagement Specialists to apply the logic model and evaluation framework and develop, review, or revise learning evaluation strategies for designated projects.

• Strategic Alignment: Ensure activities align with desired outcomes and objectives as outlined in organizational strategic goals.
• Assess Information Needs: Identify information collection needs to support effective evaluation of learning programs and the Unit Guider role working in partnership with internal teams who conduct information gathering.
• Service Delivery Model: Apply best practices in user experience and adult education to inform the Learning & Engagement team’s model for providing service to internal teams.
• Analysis and Recommendations: Support the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and contribute to actionable recommendations for improvement to better serve outcomes.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with staff and volunteers including consultations, advisory groups, and on project teams coordinating project work to meet deadlines.
• Continuous Improvement of Member Supports: Develop, implement, and evaluate member support systems by monitoring trends and best practices in volunteerism and adult learning.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to staff and volunteers on evaluation techniques and the use of evaluation tools.
• Inclusivity: Apply organizational policies regarding inclusivity to content, member communications, and customer service.
• Ongoing Learning: Stay updated with the latest methodologies and best practices in knowledge management, learning, and evaluation.