Make a meaningful impact by driving evidence-based decision making at the Ontario Science Centre!Bring your evaluation and analysis expertise to this dynamic team that leads impactful research, develops frameworks and collaborates across the organization on key projects and to recommend improvements.
About the job
As a Senior Research and Evaluation Advisor, you will:
• guide research activities, data management and evaluation strategies
• lead the creation and implementation of evaluation frameworks and apply research results to improve programs and develop recommendations
• establish working relationships with internal and external groups to coordinate activities and deliver on projects
• provide oversight and leadership on the team's research and evaluation portfolio
• engage in onsite visits, conferences and support planning of events such the annual STEM Equity event
• work on key tasks, including visitor satisfaction surveys, developing an evaluation framework and research strategy, mapping of KPIs and annual business planning and reporting
What you bring to the team
Technical skills
You have:
• knowledge of program evaluation models and methods, including logic models, theory of change, evaluation instruments, sampling design, statistical and qualitative analysis
• professional evaluation competencies to lead and guide the development of strategic evaluation frameworks
• knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analysis including data management, relevant computer applications, developing frameworks and KPIs, and research and evaluation methods to perform studies and analyze results
Project management skills
You have:
• knowledge of project management techniques, tools and software
Leadership and interpersonal skills
You can:
• use your consultation and relationship management skills to build and maintain working relationships
• give advice and briefings to senior management and external audiences
• lead and persuade others to foster consensus building and represent the Ontario Science Centre's interests
Written and oral communication skills
You can:
• prepare reports, submissions, correspondence and presentations
• build relationships and contribute to/lead project teams
• create consensus and make recommendations
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment