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Posting Date:  Until filled  Term:  Fixed-term contract until March 31, 2024 Hiring Range:  $75,000-$84,000 annual salary Benefits:  Extensive benefit package inclusive of health, dental, RRSP, and paid personal days. Hybrid working options are also available for team members. Background The  Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging  (RIA) is a charitable non-profit organization that partners with the University of Waterloo, Conestoga College, and Schlegel Villages to enhance care and quality of life for older adults. Through engagement with key partners and collaborators, RIA supports practice- relevant research and knowledge mobilization. Research evidence is used to inform programs, education and training, and influence practice and policy. The Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation for Long-Term Care (CLRI) is a program of the RIA and partners with the long-term care (LTC) sector to enhance the health and well-being of those who live and work in LTC homes. We provide programs and resources to train and engage the current and future workforce. The Ontario CLRI is funded by the Government of Ontario and hosted at Baycrest Health Sciences, Bruyère and the RIA. Primary Purpose The Evaluation Manager will provide leadership for the implementation and maintenance of an evaluation strategy, and home enrolment and registration process for the Ontario CLRI’s Preceptor Resource and Education Program for Long-Term Care (PREP LTC) initiative; a project aimed at supporting clinical student placements in long-term care. The Evaluation Manager will work collaboratively with the Ontario CLRI program evaluation lead and PREP LTC project team, to manage evaluation activities, including using data to forecast and inform resource allocation, and contribute evaluation data to reports and presentations that demonstrate the progress and impact of the project. The role will support RIA’s vision, mission, and values as well as have an interest and passion for enhancing quality of life and care for older adults and team members working in senior living. Key Accountabilities Evaluation Implementation:  Responsible for leading the implementation of an evaluation strategy, creation and maintenance of data collection processes and tools, the execution of data collection, and data synthesis as it relates to project goals and reporting. Provide overall evaluation leadership to the PREP LTC project.  Supervision and Mentorship:  Work closely with the evaluation team and PREP LTC core team to coordinate project level evaluation within program level objectives. Work collaboratively with the project team to meet project and program goals. Support and supervise team members in data collection processes as they relate to the initiative and larger program evaluation. Data Analysis :  Analyse quantitative and qualitative evaluation data to inform project progress and impact and use modelling to forecast resource allocation to participating homes. Synthesize and present evaluation data to inform project reporting. Communication :  Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences and clearly communicate and present evaluation findings in plain language. Pro-actively and regularly communicate with the project team and external collaborators, including obstacles and challenges as they arise. Other:  Take on additional tasks, activities and special projects, as they arise. Position Requirements  Education: University degree (Master’s preferred) in social sciences, public health, health services research or education research. Training in evaluation and research design with a comprehension of evaluation best practices. Skills and Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in evaluation development and implementation for mixed- method evaluations for large-scale projects. Minimum of 3 years experience collecting, managing and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data with the ability to synthesize evaluation findings to help inform project progress, problem solving, and contribute to funding agency reporting. Ability to demonstrate project management skills relevant to planning and executing day-to-day implementation operations. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Self-starter with a proactive attitude who can anticipate needs. Experience using various systems/technologies (CRMs, customized databases, and other platforms) to optimize project implementation. Experience and fluency using Microsoft and Google Workspace products. Fluent in English. Fluency in French is an asset but not required. Must have a valid driver’s license and be available for occasional travel. Eligible to obtain a police background/criminal record check. Scope of Work: Interpersonal Skills:  Communicates effectively with internal team members and external collaborators; professionally represents the RIA in all communications and at events. Level of Responsibility:  Responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient implementation of the project in alignment with the contract. Decision-Making Authority:  Accountable to make decisions for the day-to-day operations of the project’s evaluation with support from evaluation lead, PREP LTC Manager and supervisor to inform strategic decisions. Physical and Sensory Demands:  Minimal demands, typical of a position operating within an office environment; periods of extensive sitting at a desk and in meetings and concentrated use of visual senses; substantial repetitive keyboard/mouse movement; high sensory demands because of required concentration and attentiveness to detail and regular distractions and interruptions. Working Environment :  Much of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunities to move about. Office is located in a comfortable indoor area and options for hybrid work are available for this position. The work is varied and assignments may change frequently. Work will involve regular interaction with RIA team members and external partners and collaborators. There are deadline pressures, while at the same time there is a demand for thoroughness and accuracy. Occasional travel is required. Vaccination Statement All researchers, employees and students of the RIA who will work with long-term care homes, colleges, universities and other partners are required to comply with the vaccination policies of those external organizations to complete their work. Of note, vaccination policies are subject to change. The requirement to comply with those evolving policies does not change. Equity Statement The RIA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community and organization. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, women, LGBTQ2+ people, persons with disabilities and people from other equity-seeking groups. The RIA is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.