Evaluation Lead, Calgary Zone

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) 

Work Schedule: Weekdays - Dayshift

Summary of Position

The Evaluation Lead is a member of the Calgary Zone Business Unit and reports to the Calgary Zone (CZ) Director of Operations. This role is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of evaluation framework and research initiatives pursuant to the Calgary Zone Service Plan and its projects. The Evaluation Lead has experience developing logic frameworks; applying project and change management methodologies; research and evaluation design and implementation using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including interviewing, focus groups, surveying, and accompanying statistical or qualitative analysis; reporting and conducting literature reviews. The Calgary Zone Service Plan outlines how the seven Calgary PCNs and their Alberta Health Services partner will deliver primary health care services to the citizens of Calgary and area.

Responsibilities

Key aspects of the position may include, but are not limited to: 

• Leads the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of Calgary Zone initiatives
• Oversees technical design and implementation of research and evaluations, including project design, sampling, instrument development, data collection, data management and mixed methods analysis for Calgary Zone activities
• Develops knowledge translation products, communication plans and supporting documents to synthesize and disseminate evaluation and quality improvement messages in a timely and clear manner 
• Networks and builds strong relationships with Calgary Zone PCNs, Primary Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Primary and Preventative Health Services, Health Quality Council of Alberta and Alberta Medical Association in pursuit of information sharing and joint evaluation strategies
• Supports leadership, strategic and business planning when necessary
• Advanced capabilities using statistical analysis software (e.g., STATA, SPSS, R) and qualitative analytical software (NVivo)
• Conducts periodic analysis of data and presents to leadership and key stakeholders as required
• Technical writing for responses to Request for Proposals or other types of solicitations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively synthesize reports and summarize data for technical and non-technical audiences
• Problem solving skills
• Organized and strong attention to detail
• Fluent in multiple mixed methods analytical approaches 
• Strong time management 
• Coaching ability
• Influencer – outgoing, persistent, and energetic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s Degree with training in applied research or evaluation design and methodology, epidemiology, biostatistics, social sciences or a comparable discipline with a strong compliment of quantitative and qualitative health information analysis training

Experience:

• Minimum five years of experience in applied research and/or evaluation with experiences working with health care data and large databases with a demonstrated ability to foster and maintain a positive and cooperative work environment
• Minimum two years of management experience in applied research or program evaluation.
• Experience working in the field of Primary Care is an asset

Employment Requirements

• Completion of a satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search. 

Diversity & Inclusion

• Our PCN strongly believes in sustaining an inclusive, respectful and equitable working environment that represents the communities we serve. We are committed to a merit-based selection process that ensures all candidates are considered. We invite people of all ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation, ages, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics and disabilities to apply for positions within our PCN.

Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

• As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing reconciliation and supporting Indigenous communities, we actively uphold Call to Action 23 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. We are dedicated to increasing the recruitment and retention of Indigenous professionals across all levels of our organization, particularly in health and wellness roles and encourage individuals of Indigenous ancestry to apply. 

If your background matches the qualifications listed above and are looking for an opportunity with a dynamic organization that is making a difference in the community, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, as well as districts 4, 5 and 6 of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.