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Amended - Research Advisor
Organization:
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Division:
Social Policy Development Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary (12 months)
Job Code:
6A007 - Policy06
Salary:
$70,538.00 - $103,944.00 Per Year
Are you an experienced advisor with strong quantitative research and analytical skills who is passionate about evidence-based decision-making? Consider joining the Policy Research and Analysis Branch as a Research Advisor, where you will be an integral part of leading a culture of evidence-based policy and practice, as the ministry moves toward a focus on improving outcomes for the people we serve.
What can I expect to do in this role?
- Champion a culture that values evidence-informed decision-making
- Lead consultations with internal and external partners, including people the ministry serves and their families and communities, to develop performance measurement frameworks that measure the impact of ministry programs
- Lead the development of evaluation frameworks in consultation with delivery partners
- Perform end-to-end program evaluations
- Undertake large complex research projects
How do I qualify?
Research, Analytical and Evaluation Skills
• You have knowledge of government policy/legislation/funding processes, policy and research tools, and program evaluation techniques.
• You have knowledge of the principles of, and experience using quantitative and qualitative research methods and evaluation, particularly for predicting outcomes and forecasting.
• You have analytical skills to interpret directives, policy frameworks and conceptual models (e.g. predictive modelling).
• You have problem solving skills to deconstruct complex problems, identify solutions, create frameworks, and identify meaningful outcomes and outcome measures.
• You can manage and manipulate data, and use statistical software packages for data analysis.
Project Management and Team Leadership Skills
• You have project management and team leadership skills to provide project planning and leadership on concurrent development projects.
• You are able to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• You have knowledge of research and project management techniques.
• You are able to plan and design research studies to develop policy and program options, frameworks, and operational guidelines.
Communication and Presentation Skills
• You have written and oral communication skills to effectively conduct meetings, prepare contracts, briefing notes and other corporate correspondence.
• You have presentation skills to present recommendations to senior management.
• You are able to clearly communicate complex information to non-technical audiences.
Stakeholder Relationship and Interpersonal Skills
• You excel as a facilitator and negotiator, with a strong ability to build consensus among differing perspectives.
• You have interpersonal and consultation skills to initiate and nurture working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• You have influencing skills to promote improvements to the ministry's capacity to collect, manage, access, and utilize information.
Computer Skills
• You have knowledge of standard software programs and tools to research and prepare own materials.
• You have knowledge of specialized software used to conduct statistical analysis and predictive modelling.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 80 Grosvenor St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Thursday, September 14, 2017
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 12, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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