Evaluator

About Us

St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centered approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family.

St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves - free from fear of discrimination - while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community. We stand firmly against individual and systemic discrimination and racism as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Position Summary and Scope of Service

St.Amant's core values reflect a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. St.Amant maintains ongoing commitment to recruiting a diverse and talented workforce which is paramount to supporting the community we serve. Reporting to the Manager and Director, St.Amant Research Centre (SARC) and consistent with the Mission, Values and policies of St.Amant, the Evaluator, SARC is a critical role in ensuring the success of St.Amant business and operations.

Exemplifying the mission, vision and values of St.Amant and SARC, the Evaluator works collaboratively with partnered programs while offering the employees respectful customer service.

For this role, the Evaluator will need to be able to demonstrate leadership in facilitating collaborative program planning and evaluation services with internal stakeholders, promote evidence-informed decision making through knowledge translation activities, and deliver high-quality work under minimal supervision. The role will primarily involve working remotely and a strong internet connection is required.

St.Amant values and promotes volunteerism in the workplace. Volunteers bring optimism and enthusiasm, create positive energy, share diverse perspectives and are an integral part of the work we do. As such and in keeping with the values of our organization, the incumbent to this role is encouraged to actively support, train, mentor, collaborate and invent in volunteer initiatives.

Qualifications

Educational:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree (Master's preferred) in Health, Social Sciences, Community Development, Evaluation, Program Design or a related discipline
• Training in evaluation and research design with a comprehension of evaluation best practices

Professional:

• Proficient in program evaluation processes and methods
• At least five (5) years working with community organizations
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary setting
• Previous experience as a project manager
• Experience working with consumers, staff, families and the public and in an effective and professional manner
• Experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methods required
• Experience with literature searches and retrieval required
• Preferred: a minimum of five (5) years of experience working collaboratively with Indigenous People and communities in research, evaluation, program development, or community engagement, with demonstrated understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, perspectives, and culturally safe, respectful relationship-building practices
• Experience using software tools and applications including up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), reference management tools, communication and video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams, and online survey software
• Skilled in the use and operation of personal computers and computer networks, printers, scanners, photocopiers and other office equipment

Personal:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as a collaborative team player in a team environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to generate ideas to improve work procedures and contribute to an environment that fosters growth, development and innovation
• Superb interpersonal ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with humility and self-awareness
• Ability and willingness to give and receive honest, balanced feedback
• Demonstrates competence and character that inspires trust
• Acts with integrity and respect in all interactions
• Values and commitment to continuous self-growth and professional learning
• Demonstrates confidential and ethical behaviour in the performance of all duties
• Exceptional organizational skills and excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Program/Service Support

Consistent with the Mission, Philosophy and Policies of St.Amant, the Evaluator provides planning and evaluation consultation and support to the organization to enhance services. Quality services are evident when professional communication, timeliness, accuracy, ethical awareness / sensitivity and confidentiality are consistently demonstrated as required by legislation and program/service standards.

Duties include:

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with persons supported and families, volunteers, and team members within all St.Amant programs and services
• Conducts literature reviews and jurisdictional scans, and synthesizes information
• Supports the use of best available evidence for decision making
• Works with stakeholders to plan and conduct evaluations of services
• Facilitates implementation of evaluation plans
• Responsible for the management of data collection and analysis
• Idenitify any issues and solves problems
• Meets regularly with stakeholders to discuss progress, issues and status, and establish quality data collection practices
• Develops accessible products (e.g., written reports, presentations, infographics) to communicate findings and recommendations in plain language
• Facilitates planning sessions and stakeholders engagement activities
• Coordinates training and access to resources
• Networks with organizations and communities to enhance services
• Acts as liaison, communicates and maintains links between the Evaluation Office and key partners
• Provides supervision and mentorship to student evaluators through practicum placements

Duties and Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:

• Human Resource Management
• Financial Resource Management
• Quality Management and Process Improvement
• Organization Planning and Development

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health & Dental Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Long Term Disability, Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan, and Employer-Matched Pension Plan. We also offer access to an on-site gym, professional development training opportunities, and affordable staff parking.

St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.

As a Condition of Employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.

St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.