Research and Evaluation Manager

1 day ago


Toronto ON, Canada Child Development Institute Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Research and Evaluation to join our team at the Child Development Institute. As a key member of our research team, you will play a critical role in guiding and supporting the work of 6-8 staff and students, overseeing research design and execution, program evaluation, data collection, management, and analysis, measurement and tool development, grant writing, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement research, program evaluation, and program scaling frameworks and protocols for CDI programs.
  • Grow and maintain knowledge of relevant literature, including best practices in effective treatment models and research and program evaluation.
  • Lead the team, monitoring and supporting staff activities, providing guidance for achieving key milestones, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring direct reports.
  • Manage projects, undertaking special projects from end to end, providing work direction and leadership to assigned project and support teams.
  • Support funding requests, contributing to creating content and drafting narratives for proposals and funder reports.
Requirements
  • Extensive knowledge and direct practical experience in social or health sciences research, literature review, data analysis, and program evaluation theories, methodologies, and frameworks.
  • Expertise in information management systems and research activities, proficient in MS Office Suite, Business Intelligence tools, and database utilization and management.
  • Exceptional research and analytical skills, highly knowledgeable in gathering, organizing, and leveraging data and other available resources to build and present solutions.
  • Highly organized, supportive of new ideas and initiatives, with end-to-end experience from planning to research, execution, and oversight.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with proven experience coaching individuals and guiding their work to increase adoption of best practices in research.
About Us

The Child Development Institute is a world-class leader trusted in helping children, youth, and families through a wide range of evidence-informed services to build lasting change. We prioritize the mental well-being and work-life balance of our teams, acknowledging the reality of the emotionally demanding work each of us puts in every day. We strive to create a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where creativity flourishes.

We offer flexible hours in a planned program environment, a focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing, and ongoing paid professional development opportunities and certifications. If you want to be part of our vision to make a measurable lifelong impact on the mental health and well-being of children, youth, and their families, join us.



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