Job Description

Evaluation Specialist (13-month Maternity Leave)
37.5 Hours per Week (1.0 FTE)

Hi. We’re Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area (BBBS).

We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. As a volunteer-drive organization, we help children and youth facing adversity by matching them with caring volunteers in quality one-to-one mentoring relationships. By joining our organization, you are making a difference by changing the course of young lives through mentoring. Together we can positively impact our community’s future because when children and youth are empowered to do well in school and build healthy relationships, they go onto successful careers and give back to their communities.

Job Summary:
BBBS currently has an exciting and rewarding career opportunity for an accomplished and passionate Evaluation Specialist to join the organization. The incumbent is accountable for managing various evaluation tools and compiling data to assist BBBS with proving and improving the collective impact of its programs and services, with a specific focus on mentoring programs and service delivery.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
• Design and implement mixed method evaluations (formative, process, impact) for new and existing programs and services, tailored to the maturity and needs of the program.
• Collaborate with service delivery, operations, fund development and communication teams to coordinate data collection and data pulls as required for evaluation, program development and storytelling, including investigation of data quality issues (i.e., data audits).
• Conduct meaningful descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics to support program monitoring and business planning. This includes utilizing a mix of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Develop knowledge translation pieces including infographics and reports to synthesize and disseminate evaluation findings.
• Design Key Performance Indicator dashboards that support monitoring of program performance and outcomes.
• Provide evaluative data and analysis to support donor applications and reports.
• Provide monthly data reports to leadership teams for increased staff data capacity
• Develop strong working relationships with teams across the organization. Involve them in the evaluation process to promote understanding, engagement, and buy-in.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in evaluation design and methodology, epidemiology, biostatistics, social sciences, applied research, or a comparable discipline with a strong focus on evaluation.
• 3-5 years’ experience in:
o Designing mixed method evaluations
o Collecting and protecting confidential client data
o Conducting descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics
o Developing KPIs and performance scorecards
o Managing various databases
• Strong understanding of Program Logic Model development and implementation
• Clear understanding of survey development and design
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Intermediate computer skills in MS Office, with high caliber of skills in Excel
• Knowledge and experience of using MS Dynamics CRM considered an asset
• Evidence of a cleared security clearance and vulnerable sector search

Pre-Employment Screening Requirements:   Successful completion of Police Check, Vulnerable Sectors Check and Child Intervention Record Check.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application.

Why Work Here?
Guided by our values of being people-centered, equity-driven, impact-focused, collaborative and brave we are building a community that is a great place to work. We believe in creating a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our teams, our program participants and reflects the communities we serve in. We are committed to creating space for all voices, stories and experiences to be heard and valued.
• Flexible Health & Wellness Benefits
• RRSP Group Savings Plan after a year of service
• Free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Wellness Days and your birthday off
• Ability to swap statutory holidays for other days of importance to you
• Consistent Training & Development Opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule, allowing for a flexible workplace and honouring other commitments including dependents.
• Office closed for a 1 week during last week of December

Working Conditions
• Sitting and use of a computer for extended periods of time
• Concentrated sensory attention is required to ensure accuracy
• Cognitive demands associated with simultaneous and multiple priorities, multi-tasking, and a dynamic work environment
• This position requires flexibility to work occasional evening and weekend hours
• This position has no physical requirements.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this Job Function. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found.
Submit Cover Letter and Resume To: Human Resources
Email: [email protected]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Required languages: English

Education level: Bachelors degree

Required skills: o Designing mixed method evaluations o Collecting and protecting confidential client data o Conducting descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics o Developing KPIs and performance scorecards o Managing various databases • Strong understanding of Program Logic Model development and implementation • Clear understanding of survey development and design

Closest intersection: MacLeod Trail and Glenmore Trail