Director, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
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Term: Full-Time Permanent - New Role
Anticipated Start Date: July 2026
Hours of Work/Schedule: 35 hours/week
Job Location(s): Hybrid model - remote and in-office at 71 Regent Park Boulevard Toronto Ontario (schedule to be determined)
Salary: $100000
About Visions of Science
Visions of Science is committed to advancing STEM equity by intentionally supporting youth and communities who experience significant barriers to participation. We facilitate community-based youth engagement programs provide support for families and educators and advocate for equitable STEM education and opportunity throughout the system. We believe that when youth understand the possibilities within STEM they are empowered with the relevant skills and knowledge to be leaders in their community agents of change for society and good stewards of the planet. To learn more about Visions of Science please visit: .
Authentic Representation
Visions of Science prioritizes facilitating power platform and agency to individuals who represent the ethnicities cultures and lived experiences of the children and youth in the communities that we partner with in all areas of the organization and our work. We strongly encourage individuals from equity-deserving groups who are historically underrepresented in STEM to apply. To learn more about the perks of working at Visions of Science team click here.
The Opportunity
Position OverviewReporting to the CEO the Director of Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) is a senior leadership role responsible for leading the organizations enterprise-wide evaluation strategy and embedding a data-driven evidence-informed culture. This role will oversee the design implementation and continuous improvement of evaluation frameworks CRM-enabled data systems and reporting processes that strengthen program effectiveness organizational learning and cross-departmental alignment. Working closely with leaders across all functions the Director will ensure that evaluation insights inform strategic decision-making resource allocation and external reporting enabling the organization to maximize impact.
The Director manages a small team collaborates closely with internal teams to oversee cross-functional projects and supervises external consultants supporting CRM and other data-related initiatives.
MEL Strategy & Governance
- Lead the design and execution of a multi-year Evaluation & Impact Strategy aligned with the organizational strategic plan logic model and Theory of Change.
- Establish evaluation governance structures standards and accountability frameworks across departments.
- Ensure evaluation insights are consistently integrated into team leadership and board discussions.
- Oversee the production of learning briefs quarterly data summaries and the Annual Impact Report.
- Ensure evaluation aligns with compliance requirements funder agreements and organizational priorities.
CRM & Data Systems Leadership
- Lead organizations CRM development implementation and enhancements
- Ensure dashboards and reporting tools are operational accessible and aligned with user needs across departments.
- Establish data governance policies user access standards and system integrity protocols in collaboration with Operations.
- Oversee vendor relationships and external consultants to ensure deliverables meet scope timeline and budget expectations.
- Oversee evaluation and CRM-related budgets including software tools vendor contracts and training investments.
Research Learning & Knowledge Mobilization Strategy
- Lead a multi-year applied research agenda aligned with organizational priorities and program models.
- Translate MEL data into clear evidence-informed insights that articulate outcomes impact and program effectiveness.
- Ensure all grant and major gift reporting is grounded in accurate MEL data and aligned with donor commitments.
- Partner with Development and Communications to align impact reporting dashboards and storytelling.
- Oversee alignment across MEL fundraising and finance data systems to ensure consistency and integrity.
- Develop and execute a Knowledge Mobilization strategy to share insights with partners policymakers and the broader community.
- Cultivate external research partnerships and represent the organization in sector forums and thought leadership spaces.
- Build internal systems to capture and translate learnings into accessible tools frameworks and practice guides.
Organizational Learning & Capacity Building
- Champion reflective practice adaptive learning and continuous improvement as core organizational norms
- Foster communities of practice to enable peer learning and cross-program knowledge exchange
- Establish and maintain internal knowledge repositories and learning platforms to improve staff access to evidence tools and resources
- Promote cross-functional collaboration across Research Evaluation Programs Communications Finance and Operations to strengthen insight generation and dissemination
- Partner with Senior Directors and Program Leaders to embed evidence-informed decision-making into daily operations
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO COO and Senior Leadership Team on impact measurement system investments and organizational performance risks
- Lead coach and performance-manage the Evaluation & Impact team ensuring alignment with organizational and HR policies and standards
- Champion initiatives that strengthen organizational readiness collaboration and learning culture
- Lead and/or support change management efforts related to new systems (e.g. CRM HRIS) program delivery models and cross-functional ways of working
- Ensure appropriate resource planning and allocation to support system enhancements and organizational growth
What Were Looking For
Required Experience & Expertise
- Post-secondary degree in Evaluation Research Methods Data Science Public Administration Social Sciences or a related field; or equivalent senior-level experience.
- 8 years of leadership experience in evaluation impact measurement enterprise data systems or performance strategy.
- Demonstrated experience leading organization-wide CRM or enterprise system implementation.
- Proven track record of leading organizational change designing learning frameworks and supporting high-functioning teams.
- Proven success aligning evaluation with strategic planning fundraising finance and board governance.
- Experience building decentralized evaluation capacity across multiple departments.
- Strong track record managing complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience supervising senior technical staff or leading high-capacity teams.
- Advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis expertise.
- Advanced training in evaluation design data analytics systems implementation or change management preferred.
- Experience working in youth-serving community-based or equity-focused organizations.
Key Competencies & Skills
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex multi-phase evaluation strategies and enterprise-wide CRM or data system implementations.
- Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to communicate evaluation findings clearly and engage diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build trust collaboration and alignment across Programs Finance Development Communications and Operations.
- Ability to foster a data-driven culture grounded in reflective practice evidence-informed decision-making and continuous organizational improvement.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to translate organizational goals and theory of change into effective evaluation frameworks dashboards and actionable insights.
- Adaptability analytical rigor and a solution-focused systems-oriented mindset capable of navigating complexity and driving sustainable impact.
- Certifications or formal training in evaluation research methods data analytics impact measurement or change management are an asset.
- Familiarity with CRM-enabled evaluation systems participatory evaluation methods logic model development or multi-year organizational growth and impact planning.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits Package for this Role Includes:
- 25 paid days off in your first year including 15 vacation days (exceeds ESA minimums) and 10 scheduled paid office closure days (winter holidays and select long weekends)
- Flexible work options including a hybrid model
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Flexible savings options with employer-matching contributions to your choice of GRRSP TFSA or FHSA after 1 year of employment
- Flexible Fridays year-round
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered through Support & Growth
Application Process
Please submit your application by Monday April 13th at 11:59 PM ET via this link. Posting will remain open until the position is filled. The application must include:
- Resume
- Statement of Interest (1 page max)
Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Visions of Science may use artificial intelligence tools to support administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools are not used to screen score or evaluate applicants. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
Commitment to Equity
Visions of Science is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications from members of equity-deserving communities including Black Indigenous and racialized peoples; women; persons with disabilities; 2SLGBTQIA individuals; and newcomers to Canada. This role does not require Canadian experience. Applicants with international experience are welcome.
If you require accommodation during the application process please contact . Please note: Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.
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Visions of Science empowers communities by offering equitable access to STEM education. Our wrap-around engagement model supports youth throughout their educational journey. With over 16,000 engaged since 2004, join us in building a more equitable and prosperous society.
