Senior Research & Evaluation Analyst - Jobs in Edmonton

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The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspxPublic Safety and Emergency ServicesKeeping Alberta communities safe and secure, and ensuring our province is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters.Our responsibilities include working with partners in law enforcement, justice, health and social services for a fair and accessible justice system that upholds rule of law while supporting the needs of individuals. We are responsible for the custody and supervision of adults and young persons under correctional authority, as well as the facilitation of rehabilitation. In collaboration with municipalities, Metis Settlements and First Nations, we lead disaster preparation, mitigation, response and recovery to increase individual and community resilience.For more information about the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services Job InformationJob Title: Senior Researchamp; Evaluation Analyst Job Requisition ID: 50758Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency ServicesLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full-Time/Wages (See notes section)Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: Regular/Temporary WageScope: Open Competition Closing Date: December 7, 2023Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 4 Market AdjustmentSalary: $2757.39 to $3604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068 per year)Role ResponsibilitiesAs the Senior Research and Evaluation Analyst, you serve as a key resource in the ministry and are responsible for providing proactive, detailed research and evaluation related to the criminal, family, and civil justice systems in Alberta.In this position, you provide support, expertise and knowledge translation to Divisions by assisting in the development and execution of complex evaluation frameworks in support of Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services priority areas, new initiatives, and ongoing operations.As the Senior Research and Evaluation Analyst, you will undertake research and evaluation activities to ensure consistent, evidence-based approaches in the development and delivery of programs and policies, leading to strengthened operations and benefits realization. You will also conduct evaluation studies to assess the impact and effectiveness of ministry policies, strategies and initiatives, and consult with divisional stakeholders, external justice system partners and other governments on evaluation needs.Analysts work in a technical and complex environment providing expert research and evaluation services and operational analyses to support the department #39;s mandate by:Identifying emerging justice system trends and issues in Alberta and other jurisdictions;Conducting theoretical and applied research into the trends, relationships and origins of emerging issues; Supporting policy development and strategic planning through research and recommendation generation; Conducting evaluation work related to departmental, cross-ministry or intergovernmental evaluation priorities in support of results generation and accountability; Providing technical support and advice to major evaluation projects undertaken within the ministry by supporting the development of logic models, theories of change, evaluation frameworks and evaluation plans, developing data collection protocol and instrumentation necessary to conduct in-depth studies, as well as completing data collection through use of qualitative and quantitative methods. Propose and lead new research projects as relevant to the Ministry #39;s purpose and strategy.By fostering knowledge sharing and disseminating evaluation findings, as the Senior Research and Evaluation Analyst, you will enhance evidence-based decision making in the Ministry.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:University graduation in a related field (ex. Social Sciences, Arts, Science, etc) PLUS a minimum of 4 years of progressively related experience Equivalencies will be considered on a one year-for-one year basisExperience or knowledge that will be considered an asset:Knowledge of social science research methodology and applied research design including ethical guidelines, data availability and data collection Understanding of how the criminal justice system is structured and operates Knowledge of evaluation principles and processes, including formative, summative, and developmental evaluation methodologies, evaluation frameworks, logic models, and theories of change, social return on investmentExperience with project management skills and ability to manage multiple large scale projects simultaneously Experience with data management and visualization software such as SAS, SPSS, NVivo, as well as survey platformsNotesAvailable positions:There are 2 positions available – one full-time, permanent salaried position. One temporary, wage position (hours are determined by the supervisor, up to 36.25 hours per week).Hours of Work:7.25 hours a day / 36.25 hours a week.Term of Employment:Full-Time, permanentamp; up to 6 months, wagePre-employment checks:Pre-employment checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks can include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, driver’s abstract, and etcetera.Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.Optional: Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx Pension plans: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits Leadership and mentorship programs Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-human-resource-directives Positive workplace culture and work-life balance Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –https://researchapscareers.alberta.caAPS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.If you haven’t included competency information in the “Role” section, you can include the critical competencies with examples of how they relate to the role being recruited to in this section; below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist you:Drive for Results – You work to remove barriers to outcomes and stick to principles Develop Self and Others – You plan according to career goals and regular development Develop Networks – You make working with a wide range of parties an imperative Systems Thinking – You integrate broader context into planningHow To ApplyClick on the “Apply Now” button.Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates #39; qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact contact Khadija Akther at khadija.akther@gov.ab.ca