Developmental Evaluator

Calgary Homeless Foundation•Calgary, AB

About The Position

Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) guides the fight against homelessness with the vision that homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring. CHF works collaboratively with governments, service providers, and community partners to translate complex system needs into coordinated, efficient actions. The foundation uses a comprehensive data warehouse to understand homelessness in the community, anticipate challenges, and identify solutions. CHF unites diverse stakeholders around shared goals and addresses complex situations that no single agency can solve alone. The collective approach, focus on learning, and evaluation equip CHF to address homelessness while keeping those experiencing it at the heart of their work. CHF is seeking passionate, entrepreneurial, and talented individuals to join their high-impact team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social or health sciences, education, business, public administration, or similar.
5-7 years experience working in evaluation with experience with surveys, interviews, focus groups, or similar data collection.
Experience working on developmental evaluations or other complexity-informed approaches.
Solid working knowledge and familiarity with program design fundamentals (e.g., program logic models), developmental evaluation, and system thinking.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Presentations.
Excellent project management and time management skills.
Knowledge of problem solving and decision-making practices, and process improvement techniques.
Ability to work effectively across cross functional teams, influence stakeholders, and translate organizational priorities into actionable program tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including preparing reports and briefs.
Familiarity with relevant data privacy practices and regulations.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree would be considered an asset.
Experience in a non-profit or collaborative environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and lead a developmental evaluation of the employment program, including implementing a developmental evaluation framework.
Design and implement data collection methodology for the employment program.
Work collaboratively with housing program staff, program participants, prospective employers, and CHF staff to complete necessary data collection and inform program adaptation and improvement.
Work with CHF’s Data and Analytics team to foster integration of data for this program.
Complete data analysis and reporting requirements for the evaluation, and other government reporting.
Share developmental evaluation findings to program staff and leadership (both in funded programs and CHF) and support program refinement.
Act as a trusted representative and brand ambassador of CHF while interacting with key community partners and government representatives.
Foster collaboration, cooperation, and teamwork with colleagues, community partners, and funded organizations, ensuring role clarity and working toward collective success.
Collaborate with funded program key contacts, CHF teams and prospective employers to support program design and evaluation.
Support the development of the employment program design and execution by fostering networks of mutual learning, feedback, and iterative growth and development.
Collaborate with CHF staff to share learnings and gather feedback.