Evaluation and Performance Specialist

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body in Canada is seeking an Evaluation and Performance Specialist to enhance the sustainability of the healthcare system. In this role, you will develop evaluation programs, perform extensive research, and analyze healthcare trends to improve service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and substantial experience in program evaluation and government settings. This position offers the opportunity to impact health and social services positively while working in an essential government capacity.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Evaluator (CE) or relevant degree focusing on research methods.
• 3 years of work experience in research, program design, and evaluation.
• 3 years of writing experience in a government setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement evaluation and performance measurement programming.
• Perform in-depth external research and analysis for sustainability initiatives.
• Review healthcare programs and analyze trends to eliminate redundancies.

Skills

Research and analysis

Program evaluation

Policy writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field

Master's degree in Public Policy or related

Job description

Executive and Indigenous Affairs

The Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs works to provide overall management and direction to the Executive branch of the Government of the Northwest Territories. The Department is responsible for coordinating and supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of initiatives and actions in support of cross-government goals. The Department is responsible for ensuring mutually respectful intergovernmental relations between the territorial government and Aboriginal, provincial, territorial and national and international governments are maintained; along with negotiating and implementing land, resources and self-government agreements that address Aboriginal rights in the Northwest Territories.

Job Information

EIA is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Evaluation and Performance Specialist to join the Healthcare System Sustainability (HCSS) Unit. The HCSS Unit consists of a team of professionals that have set out to design, implement, and evaluate the financial process improvement projects, business reviews, fiscal policy initiatives, and other special projects aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of program and service delivery within the health and social services programs and services.

In this role, you will be responsible for the development, review and implementation of evaluation and performance measurement programming relating to the sustainability of the NWT healthcare system. The Specialist will be responsible for performing in-depth external research and analysis, including jurisdictional scans and literature reviews, to support health and social services sustainability initiatives. This includes reviewing core healthcare programs and services offered in other jurisdictions, identifying best practices, and analyzing healthcare trends. The insights gathered will be instrumental in developing and assessing scenarios to eliminate redundancies and unsustainable practices, ultimately fostering long-term sustainability in the health and social services system.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Evaluator (CE) or bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, political science, public administration, or a relevant field of study with a focus on research methods and/or program evaluation. Demonstrated training and/or coursework in evaluation.
• 3 years of progressive work experience in research and analysis; program design; and/or program evaluation.
• 3 years of progressive writing experience preferably in a government setting which may include: research and evaluation proposals, policy and position papers, communication materials, and briefing documents.
• Master's degree in Public Policy, Social Work, Economics, Health Sciences/Public Health with a focus on research methods and/or program evaluation. With the following experience:
  • 2 years of work experience in research and analysis; program design; and/or program evaluation.
  • 2 years of writing experience preferably in a government setting which may include: research and evaluation proposals, policy and position papers, communication materials, and briefing documents.

Additional Information

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