Research Associate (Limited Term - 1 Year)

at  University of Toronto

Date Posted: 01/24/2025
Req ID:41414
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Social Work
Department: Faculty of Social Work
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

ABOUT US

The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto is distinguished by its emphasis on the integration of research and practice in both the classroom and its practicum education. As the oldest school of social work in Canada, FIFSW has been on the cutting edge of education, policy, research and practice for more than 100 years.
Recognized as one of the leading social work research Faculties in North America, FIFSW is highly involved in promoting excellence in social work practice and policy development. Teaching in the Faculty is enriched by the internationally recognized research of faculty members which is designed to help governments, agencies and communities effectively address real world challenges.

EDUCATION:

• PhD in social work, public health, public policy, psychology or a related field with a focus on child welfare or child mental health.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in research project management.
• A minimum of two (2) years of child welfare or child mental health experience.
• Experience supporting the program evaluation process through logic models, evaluation plans, data collection strategies, and analysis methods.
• In-depth knowledge of systems, policies and practices related to child welfare or child mental health in a Canadian context.
• Experience working with child welfare agencies.
• Strong research project management skills including managing budgets, with the ability to manage multiple evaluation projects at partnering agencies simultaneously.
• Knowledge of ethical standards and best practices for program evaluations.
• Experience mentoring students and working with other researchers in data collection, analyses, and knowledge dissemination.

SKILLS:

• Experience with intervention research methods.
• Familiarity with data management software and statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, SAS, NVivo, Excel).

• Oversee the design, execution and management of program evaluation efforts, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines and outcomes.
• Co-develop with child welfare agency partners the evaluation frameworks, including the creation of logic models, evaluation plans, data collection strategies, and analysis methods.
• Coordinate data collection and analysis, ensuring integrity and quality of evaluation data.
• Oversee the evaluation activities across multiple programs at the partner child welfare agencies.
• Manage the project timelines, budget, and deliverables.
• Ensure all evaluation processes adhere to ethical standards and best practices.