Research and Evaluation Coordinator

Positions Available: #1

Work Schedule:
Monday Friday (9 AM 5 PM EST)
Work Structure: Hybrid Model (2 days per week onsite). The current hybrid model may be subject to change considering business needs and responsibilities.
Closing Date:
Thursday September 11 at 5:00 PM EST

Friends of Ruby is dedicated to supporting the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA youth aged 16-29 through mental health services social programs and housing. Weoperate a Youth Drop-In Centre offering barrier-free counselling hot meals and community programming and a Transitional Home providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support.

If youre passionate about creating safe inclusive spaces for marginalized youth this is your chance to make an impact as a Research and Evaluation Coordinator!

About the Role

Asa
Research and Evaluation Coordinator
you will be responsible for:

• Research Management: Conduct and stay current on research related to 2SLGBTQIA youth implementation science and program effectiveness. Develop and apply evaluation tools to assess service impact.

• Program Development Support: Translate research and evaluation findings into actionable recommendations to enhance programs and services.

• Data Collection & Analysis: Design and implement ethical trauma-informed data collection methods. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform continuous improvement.

• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare reports and visualizations to share insights with stakeholders. Support grant writing and donor reporting with evaluation results.

• Ethical Oversight: Ensure all activities align with ethical standards anti-racism and community development principles maintaining confidentiality and informed consent.

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelors degree (required) or Masters degree (preferred) in a relevant field (e.g. Psychology Social Work Public Health Research & Policy Studies).

• Experience: 1 years conducting qualitative and quantitative research
  for impact measurement and program evaluation including youth engagement.

• DEI & ARAO Commitment: Demonstrated ability to communicate inclusively and navigate diverse environments with a strong understanding of equity accessibility and cultural contexts.

• Research & Evaluation:
  Familiarity in designing and implementing evaluations in social service contexts using qualitative and quantitative methods (e.g. surveys interviews focus groups).

• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication including report writing and data visualization. Collaborative mindset with adaptability and openness to feedback.

Why Workwith Us

• A welcoming inclusive environment where your voice matters.

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of 2SLGBTQIA youth.

• Flexible scheduling that fits your life.

• Growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization.

What We Need

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance.

• Legal eligibility to work in Canada.

• Flexible schedule to accommodate occasional organizational needs including evening and/or weekend work.

• Ability to travel to other community-based settings as .

Important Note

If you have accessed Friends of Ruby services in the past year we kindly ask that you refrain from applying for this position. This policy helps to ensure objectivity and avoids potential conflicts of interest. We prioritize equal opportunity for all applicants and aim to maintain the integrity of our organization. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to a fair hiring process.

How to Apply

To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process we kindly ask that all applications be submitted directly through the job posting link. We are unable to accept phone inquiries
regarding this position. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are only able to contact candidates who have been selected for an interview.

Friends of Ruby is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage please inform our People and Culture team.

Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA community as part of our commitment to equity and representation.

Apply bySeptember 11 2025
and help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA youth.

Wecant wait to hear from you!

Required Experience:

Manager