Senior Research & Evaluation Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you drawn to applied research that impacts change? Do you want to be a part of a diverse, skilled unit that undertakes exciting evaluation initiatives? Are you interested in advancing both evaluation and program performance measurement to help the department understand what is working, identify opportunities for improvement, and demonstrate results? If so, this may be the opportunity for you! 
  
Reporting to the Manager of Research and Evaluation, the Senior Research and Evaluation Analyst plays a critical role in advancing evidence-based decision-making within the ministry.
The team conducts research, performance measurement, and evaluation activities that inform and strengthen Alberta’s criminal, family, and civil justice systems. Through strategic analysis, stakeholder engagement, and evidence generation, the team supports the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of programs, services, policies, and initiatives across the ministry.
 
Key Responsibilities for this role will include:
•    Conducting research studies, environmental scans, and evaluations to support ministry priorities and emerging business needs.
•    Developing logic models, theories of change, performance measurement frameworks, indicators, and evaluation frameworks to support program planning, monitoring, accountability, and continuous improvement.
•    Providing expert advice and consultation on research, evaluation, and performance measurement approaches to support policy, program, and operational decision-making.
•    Leading qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis activities, including interviews, focus groups, surveys, and administrative data analysis.
•    Translating evidence into actionable recommendations, reports, presentations, and other knowledge products that support organizational learning and strategic decision-making.
•    Building organizational capacity through the development of tools, frameworks, guidance materials, and knowledge-sharing activities related to research, performance measurement, and evaluation.

If this sounds like a position you would thrive in, we encourage you to apply!

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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.

•    Drive for Results: You work to remove barriers to outcomes and stick to principles. 
•    Develop Self and Others: You plan according to career goals and regular development. 
•    Develop Networks: You make working with a wide range of parties an imperative. 
•    Systems Thinking: You integrate broader context into planning.

Qualifications

Requirements: 
•    University degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Education or related field.  
•    Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience leading program evaluation applied research, or performance measurement projects.

Assets:
•    Experience in designing and conducting research, evaluation, and performance measurement projects, including the development of evaluation frameworks, theories of change, performance measurement frameworks, indicators, data collection strategies, and outcome monitoring approaches. 
•    Experience with applied research methodology and practices, including ethical guidelines, data collection, analysis, and reporting. 
•    Experience in both quantitative and qualitative analysis, including data visualization, using tools such as MS365 (Excel, Word, Visio), Power BI, NVivo, and online survey platforms.
•    Experience preparing briefings and providing recommendations for senior management to inform decision-making.
•    Experience leading consultations with diverse groups including Indigenous communities, organizational representatives, and subject matters experts.

Equivalencies will be considered based on one-year experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. 

Examples: 
•    A related 2-year related diploma and 6 years of related experience. 
•    A related 2-year master's and 2 years of related experience. 
•    A related 1-year certificate and 7 years related experience.
•    No post secondary education and a minimum of 8 years related experience.

Please outline how your qualifications relate to the role in your cover letter.  Providing a cover letter is strongly encouraged as your written skills will be evaluated through your cover letter.

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.

Notes

•    Full-time permanent position located in Edmonton at Oxbridge Place. 
•    Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday). 
•    The successful candidate will be required to undergo a security screening.

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 has 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
•    Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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
•     Leadership and mentorship programs.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:
•    Please indicate duration of employment (month, year).
•    Please specify employment status (i.e., casual, part-time or full-time).
•    Example – Research Analyst, January 2013 to June 2017, Part Time (three, 8 hour shifts/week)

For Post-Secondary Education:
•    Please specify your major and length of program.
•    Please specify the year you graduated.
•    Example – Bachelor of Science, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017).