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? 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 is dedicated to conducting research and evaluation that informs and strengthens the criminal, family, and civil justice systems in Alberta. By providing strategic insights and technical expertise, the team supports the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of programs, services, and initiatives across the ministry.
 
Key Responsibilities for this role will include:

• Conducting comprehensive studies and evaluations of Justice-related programs, services and initiatives.
• Developing logic models, theories of change, and evaluation/research frameworks tailored to justice initiatives. 
• Providing expert consultation on research and evaluation to meet the ministry’s information needs.
• Engaging in capacity building activities to advance evaluation readiness and skills within the organization.  
• Promoting knowledge translation by clearly and effectively communicating evaluation findings to diverse audiences. 
• Utilizing a participatory approach to developing framework, tools, resources and reports that are practical, actionable, and impactful. 
  
  

If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join our team!

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.

The following competencies will support your success in this role:

• 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 supporting or leading program evaluation, applied research, or related fields. 

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.
  
  

Assets:

• Experience with evaluation principles and process, including but not limited to formative, summative, and developmental evaluation methodologies, evaluation frameworks, logic models, and theories of change.
• Experience with applied research methodology and practices including ethical guidelines, data collection and analysis, and reporting.
• Experience in both quantitative and qualitative analysis, including data visualization, using tools such as MS36 (Excel, Word, Visio), Power BI, NVivo, and online survey platforms.
• Experience preparing briefings and providing recommendations for senior management.
• Experience leading consultations with diverse groups (including Indigenous communities, organizational representatives, and subject matters experts).
  
  

Please outline how your qualifications relates 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.

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). 

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.
• 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.
• 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.