Evaluation Specialist (Full-time, 2 year contract) - *New Position
Evaluation Specialist (Full-time, 2 year contract) - *New Position
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Evaluation Specialist (Full-time 2 year contract) - *New Position
Location: Our office is located in Toronto Ontario; however this position can be located anywhere in Canada with flexible / hybrid / and remote work arrangements available
Reports to: Research & Evaluation Manager
Hiring Range: $62000-$72000 annually including a comprehensive benefits plan pension plan 3 weeks paid vacation increasing to 4 weeks paid vacation in your second year of employment a December break (usually a week) to recharge wellness days access to an Employee Assistance Program
Job Posting Closing Date: June 20 2025
About us:
At Community Food Centres Canada (CFCC) we work on behalf of good food for all. Our collective approach at CFCC is founded on dignity and respect equity and empathy. These values are core to our mission and outlined in our Good Food Principles.
CFCC is strongly committed to equity and inclusion within its community. We especially welcome applications from members of racialized groups Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are committed to an equitable and inclusive selection process and work environment.
We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment and welcome candidates to speak about how their experience has demonstrated a commitment to Equity Inclusion Reconciliation and Anti-Oppression.
About the position:
The Evaluation Specialist is a key member of the Programs Team and is responsible for supporting evaluation functions at CFCC both internal and external. In collaboration with the Research and Evaluation Manager the Evaluation Specialist contributes to developing and delivering surveys offering evaluation training to partners and supporting the tracking and reporting needs across the Programs Department.
Key Responsibilities:
Annual Program Survey (APS)
- Support Research & Evaluation Manager with APS logistics
- Travel to selected CFCs to deliver the APS working alongside local survey assistants
- Collaborate with CFCCs Communications team and CFC directors to design impact summaries posters and social media content that share APS findings
Knowledge exchange
- Support the Research & Evaluation Manager to plan and deliver evaluation training and knowledge exchange experiences for Good Food Organizations (GFO)and Community Food Centre (CFC) staff and leadership
- Provide necessary support during the Food Summit and knowledge exchange activities
Zoho database management
- Onboard CFC directors and staff and offer additional training and support as needed
- Add new CFC programs to database at the beginning of the year and upon request
- Run annual program statistics reports for CFCs on an annual basis and compile a collective summary of CFC program stats for CFCC
- Pull CFC program statistics as needed for proposals or funder reports
Support tracking and reporting activities
- Support the Programs Department in implementing its monitoring evaluation and learning strategy.
- Support the Research & Evaluation Manager in building capacity amongst staff in data collection analysis interpretation and accountability to carry out the strategy
- Manage data across the department and run quarterly KPI reports as per determined plan
General evaluation support
- In collaboration with the Research and Evaluation Manager design and review evaluation tools for other CFCC departments as needed
- Stay up-to-date on the latest evaluation approaches and techniques to support reconciliation equity and inclusion and implement within evaluation and research strategy and advise CFCC staff on equitable approaches to data collection
Research
- Support CFCC programs with research and backgrounders as needed
- Update existing research briefs and reports as needed
- Respond to internal research requests on an ongoing basis
Values alignment
- Align with CFCC values of equity courage being relationship-focused and Integrity and contribute to the evolution of our culture based in these values
Qualifications & Skills:
The ideal candidate is data savvy and enjoys working collaboratively. The candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to help the organization to achieve a high standard of impact measurement both in our own work and our work with partners as well as contributing to our broader mission.
Required:
- More than three years of experience working in program evaluation and research ideally within a non-profit organization
- Strong interpersonal skills and desire to actively contribute to a positive collaborative work environment
- Knowledge of evaluation methodologies data collection qualitative and quantitative analysis and data analysis dissemination/visualization
- Strong communication research and writing skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesize research
- Experience writing evaluation reports and research briefs
- Proficient in Google Sheets and Excel
- Superior time management and organizational skills and ability to prioritize multi-task and meet tight deadlines
- Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity equity inclusion and that strives to work from an anti-racism and anti-oppression framework
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity inclusion and reconciliation through continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias
- Must be digitally savvy with the ability to navigate and adapt to evolving technology in a fast-paced digital environment
Preferred:
- Experience with developing and facilitating online evaluation training
- Experience offering one-on-one evaluation supports
- Knowledge of food security issues and programs
- Experience working in mission-driven organizations is a strong asset
- Proficiency in Google Workspace project management tools such as ClickUp and CRM platforms (Salesforce is used by the organization) and a willingness to learn new digital platforms and workflows
You dont think you meet all the criteria Still apply. Research shows that women and people from equity deserving groups often do not apply until all the boxes are ticked.
Why work for us
We offer:
Comprehensive benefits package including extended health dental life insurance membership in a defined benefit pension plan 3 weeks paid vacation in your first year increasing to 4 weeks paid vacation days in your second year of employment a December break (usually a week) to recharge wellness days and access to an Employee Assistance Program
a culture of mutual support where staff are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive Canada
an opportunity to be part of a movement building health belonging and social justice in low-income communities across Canada through the power of food
How to apply:
To apply please scroll up and click Apply Now. Please attach your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter please share what you think makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Only those applicants being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations or technical support please email (please do not email your application to this email). Thank you for your interest in CFCC.
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