Data & Program Eval Specialist

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Social Emotional Learning in the System Supports and Policy Branch. This position will enable the sector to use data to create and manage program evaluation processes in order to report on the effectiveness, efficiency and relevance of these programs, services and initiatives to senior executives, government and the public. The position supports the development of policies and legislation related to support safe and inclusive learning environments. This position provides leadership for the various evaluation activities and projects related to the government programs and initiatives created and overseen by the Education Supports Sector.
 

This position designs, develops, implements and evaluates the programs, services and initiatives collaboratively with staff within the sector, across the division, within the department, with other government departments, and stakeholders. The position provides comprehensive and investigative research, and quantitative and qualitative analysis services in order to assess the impact and value to stakeholders and government of Education Supports Sector programs and initiatives.
 

The position actions the following tasks as a part of their role:
 

• Plans and coordinates associated measurement and evaluation processes including utilization of measurement tools, determining data requirements and analytical methods, coordination data collection activities, performing quantitative and qualitative data analysis, interpreting results, developing reports, presenting and dissemination findings and evidence- based recommendations to senior executives, other government departments and stakeholders.
• Offers expertise regarding project planning, stakeholder/partner engagement, logistical challenges, data sources, methodology, data collection instrument(s), timelines and the selection of appropriate approaches to data analysis, interpretation and reporting.
• Leads the assessment of the program evaluation results to determine if the data and analysis were satisfactory.
• Consults with branch and sector staff to determine evaluation and assessment criteria associated with program/service/initiative delivery.
• Leads and facilitates discussions with the program areas, department staff, ministry partners and affected stakeholders to develop the evaluation scope and governance and evaluation plan.
• Develops and maintains a network of colleagues both internal and external to the provincial government.
• Develops briefings and other documents in response to requests, as well as conducts environmental scans, reviews research and provides analysis, speaking and briefing notes, reports, business case correspondence, presentations, and other communications materials as required.
• The analyst participates in sector, division, ministry, cross-ministry, and stakeholder committees and working groups to represent sector and branch perspectives and contribute relevant expertise, input and recommendations.
   

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

• Creative Problem Solving - Facilitates the creation of a work environment for generating and finding newer ideas to solve existing and potential problems.
• Systems Thinking - Considers the impact of strategies and changes on the work of clients, stakeholders, and team members and support organization vision and goals through strategic planning of tasks and considering relationships between different work approaches and their impact on different programs, divisions and ministries.
• Agility - Possesses an ability to create an adaptable environment and overcome barriers through proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Develop Networks - Develops and sustains a network of relationships across the division and with other GOA ministries on issues and work with other branches to develop effective communication channels to enhance and maximize the effectiveness of interactions.
• Drive for Results - Plans for and delivers results, from concrete deliverables to process improvements, managing resources effectively and ensuring attention to detail.

Qualifications

University graduation (Social Science or other related field) in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
 

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
   

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Assets:
 

• Competency in research and data analysis.
• Experience in program evaluation.
• Ability to prepare briefing notes, presentations and various correspondences for Senior Management.
• Experience in SPSS and other statistical software for interpretation of data sets.
• Experience in filtering and sorting data for preparing complex reports.
• Knowledge of SAP Success Factors and SharePoint would be an added advantage.

Notes

This is (1) permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
 

This position is based in Edmonton. We require you to attach a Cover Letter with application explaining your qualification and suitability for this role.
 

The final candidate for this position will be asked to undergo pre-employment checks (including a criminal record check).
 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.