Program Evaluation Officer

Special posting considerations:

Although the position to be staffed is a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) position, please note that the Evaluation Division is a joint division serving both Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and SSHRC.

The intent of this process is to staff two (2) 12-month term appointments with the possibility of extension, acting, assignment, secondment, or interchange. This process also aims to create a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff similar term or indeterminate positions within both Agencies.

Who we are

At the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), we bring together the research community, as well as the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, in contributing knowledge, talent and expertise to build a better future for Canada and the world. SSHRC is seeking talented professionals passionate about Canadian research and the value it brings to society. 

Visit our career page at SSHRC to learn more about why you should join our agency.

What you will do 

As a Program Evaluation Officer, your responsibilities will include:

Conduct small evaluation projects, or portions of more complex ones, and provide advice on evaluation-related issues for NSERC or/and SSHRC. Develops options and strategy proposals for assigned aspects within evaluation files/issues and manages stakeholder relations relevant to these. Along with others in the evaluation team, develops, proposes and implements plans for socio-economic evaluative studies and research on issues within the agency’s mandate.

What you need to succeed

Education

• Graduation from a recognized university with a bachelor's degree
• Specialization in public administration, economics, sociology, statistics, evaluation, or social research methods would be an asset
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

• Experience conducting statistical analyses using SPSS
• Experience with data collection methods
• Experience reporting on evaluative studies or survey

Knowledge

• Knowledge of methods of statistical analysis
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Knowledge evaluation and performance measurement policies and standards

Competencies

• Effective oral and written communication
• Work effectively with others
• Analytical thinking (analysis and problem-solving) 
• Planning the work and organizing resources 
• Client service and delivery oriented
• Demonstrate initiative and flexibility, and act with confidence
• Demonstrate integrity and respect

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting-recrutement@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca. 

If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting-recrutement@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.