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Research Analyst
Organization:
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Division:
Social Policy Development Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
3A007 - Policy03
Salary:
$53,113.00 - $73,505.00 Per Year
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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
- 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
How do I qualify?
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.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 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:
Friday, September 16, 2016
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, September 30, 2016 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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