Evaluation Specialist, Harm Reduction

3 days ago

Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time

**Evaluation Specialist, Harm Reduction & Substance Use Services**

BC Centre for Disease Control

Vancouver, BC

This role with BCCDC Harm Reduction and Substance Use Services works closely with people with lived and living experience as peer experts and advisors. Experience with peer inclusion and engagement, anti-racism, Indigenous cultural safety and cultural humility is preferred.

**What you’ll do**
- Make and present evidence-based recommendations to the BCCDC, BC health authorities, BC Ministries and provincial/territorial partners to develop, coordinate and implement effective Population & Public Health strategies. Complete evaluation reports and give presentations to senior leaders on selected projects/programs that assess the efficiency and effectiveness of initiatives in achieving stated goals including health outcomes and improvements in related processes. Represent PPH on internal and external committees as required.
- Design a practical evaluation model that integrates monitoring, self-assessment, planning, and evaluation of program or services (process and outcome measures). Develop specific evaluation criteria, performance measures, and definitions, and generate evidence to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis and to generate recommendations. Conduct and/or coordinate multiple evaluation projects including: literature review, design and utilization of evaluation methodology and tools; collect, compile, analyze, interpret and report data. Conduct and advise regarding complex statistical analyses. Assess effectiveness of current PPH programs, strategies and evaluation plans.
- Serve as a consultant to PPH colleagues and work in collaboration with other members of the BCCDC service lines to make evidence-based recommendations regarding potential changes to programs and impacts on services and staff resources.

**What you bring**
- A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Master’s Degree in a health science, social science, or related discipline with coursework in research methodologies, statistical analysis and evaluative research, five (5) years experience in related research/evaluation/decision support in public health, community health programs, acute care, or other health services. Experience with or certification in Credentialed Evaluator (CE) with the Canadian Evaluation Society and/or Project management is considered an asset.

You will also have:

- Demonstrated knowledge of health research methodology, principles and procedures.
- Knowledge of performance outcome measurement tools and techniques and program evaluation, e.g., program logic models, impact analysis.
- Ability to use advanced microcomputer software such as database (e.g., Access), or spreadsheets.
- Ability to use quantitative and qualitative data analysis software.
- Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).

**What we bring**

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth and development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

**Job Type**:Regular, Full-Time

**Salary Range**: $80,935 - $116,344.

**Location**:655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Z 4R4

**Applications will be accepted until position is filled.**

**Hours of Work**:Monday to Friday; 0800-1600/0830-1630/0900-1700

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