Research Analyst

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Are you passionate about research and evaluation and the role it can play in supporting evidence-based policy and program decisions? Do you have experience using quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, as well as developing logic models and performance outcomes and indicators? Consider joining the Policy Research and Analysis Branch in a Research Analyst role, where you will be an integral part of supporting a culture of evidence-based policy and practice, as MCSS moves toward a focus on improving outcomes for the people we serve.

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About the job

- Support 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
- Support development of evaluation frameworks in consultation with delivery partners
- Support completion of end-to-end evaluations of ministry programs with your proven quantitative and qualitative research skills
- Support development of performance measures through literature reviews and jurisdictional scans
- Summarize key findings from evaluations in digestible reports using well-developed writing skills

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What you bring to the team

Analytical and Research Skills

• You have training and experience using a range of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation techniques, including research design, data capture, data analysis, data interpretation, and survey development.
• You are able to supervise the development of small databases, auditing data for integrity, planning and executing appropriate statistical analyses, and summarizing and presenting project results.
• You have experience analyzing and interpreting complex statistical data
• You know how to develop logic models, identify policy and program outcomes, and develop outcome measurement tools.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You are able to effectively communicate information and present research findings to a variety of contacts
• You have consultation, interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy to provide advice and engage with partners
• You can prepare a range of communications materials (summaries of analyses, correspondence, briefing notes, etc.)
• You can communicate complex technical information/analyses to non-technical audiences

Project Management and Program Area Knowledge

• You understand community and social services issues, organizations and programs including relevant legislation, regulations, and policies to prepare recommendations and respond to public inquiries regarding initiatives.
• You have experience managing projects
• You can develop business cases, draft agreements and grant letters, coordinate approvals and provide advice.

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Additional information:

Note:

• T-CS-97810/16

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.