Evaluation Advisor

Role Responsibilities

If you are a seasoned evaluation professional with a love of using data and research to provide robust assessments of policy and programs to senior leadership, this may be the role for you.
 

Reporting to the Manager, Evaluation and Finance, as the Evaluation Advisor you will be the operational focal point for implementation of multiple initiatives across Traffic Safety Services Division (division) programs and services to evaluate and report on legislation, regulations, policy, programs, initiatives and contractual agreements. 

As the Evaluation Advisor you will be immediately responsible for the following:

• Develop a strategic three-year evaluation framework for the division, taking into consideration the division’s major projects and policy work.
• Develop robust evaluation plans for a number of in-flight departmental initiatives and lead these evaluation projects.
• Help build evaluation capacity across the division to ensure evaluation is included as a consideration in all projects the division undertakes.

Ongoing, as the Evaluation Advisor you will:
 

• Contribute to the division's strategic planning process through collection and analysis of data, facilitation of division and stakeholder sessions, and development of related documents in alignment with the department and government strategic planning frameworks.
• Provide consultation services across the division to facilitate the implementation of best practices, streamlined processes and innovative solutions that contribute to continuous improvement and achievement of the division's priorities.
• Conceptualize, design, implement, and lead evaluation projects for the division, using a broad range of data collection techniques, analyzing and interpreting findings, and providing evidence-based recommendations to senior leadership. This includes framing and planning projects, identifying and tracking performance measures, evaluation research and analysis, and developing recommendations and reports. 

As Evaluation Advisor you will have extensive experience independently completing the following:
 

• Building and executing project plans using evidence-based methods for developing evaluation projects.
• Developing performance measures, evaluation tools, and data repositories
• Using a broad range of data collection techniques, tailoring them as necessary to the evaluation's needs.
• Analyzing and interpreting data using rigorous qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods. 
• Creating clear and concise reports, briefings and presentations.
• Building relationships with diverse groups of technical and business professionals to produce successful evaluations.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

Qualifications

Required: 
 

• University degree in a related field such as Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Statistics, or Social Sciences, along with four years of progressively responsible experience in research methodologies, data analysis, evaluation, reporting, and performance management. 
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in developing and implementing evaluation frameworks and overseeing evaluation activities from conception to completion.

Equivalency: 
 

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
   

Assets:

• Master’s degree in a related field such as Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Statistics, or Social Sciences.
• Credentialed Evaluator designation from the Canadian Evaluation Society, or similar designations or certifications from a recognized organization or university.
• Extensive knowledge of performance measurement and program evaluation principles, practices, and techniques.
• Expertise in research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, policy development, and documentation of advice/recommendations, as well as presenting findings to senior management.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in facilitation, consultation, and project management processes and techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of process mapping tools and techniques.
• Ability to synthesize diverse data for various audiences.
• Advanced communication skills for report writing and consultations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick to learn new systems.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Notes

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours / 36.25 hours a week

Location: Edmonton 

Additional Information:
 

• One full-time permanent positions.
• Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
• Testing might be considered as part of our assessment process.
• This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

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