Senior Research Associate, Evaluation

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

• Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day

• a health care spending account

• a premium defined benefit pension plan

• three personal days and two float days annually

• three weeks' vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years

• career development opportunities

• a collaborative values-based team culture

• a wellness program

• a hybrid working model

• participation in Communities of Inclusion

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

The Senior Research Associate, Evaluation will work in a dynamic, fast-paced and highly-collaborative environment to lead the delivery of high-quality program evaluations and reporting products for Ontario's organized cancer screening programs.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Lead the design and execution of evaluations and/or evaluation reporting products requiring the appropriate selection and use of rigorous and advanced methodologies

• Develop and applies advanced epidemiologic, statistical and/or qualitative methodologies to evaluations

• Design, develop, and implement data collection instruments, such as surveys and interview guides

• Effectively project manage and develop detailed project work plans, milestones and timelines, provide status updates, and manage issues and risks appropriately

• Synthesizes complex evidence into accurate answers and actionable recommendations for Cancer Screening clients, and ensures clients have the tools and capabilities to immediately apply these

• Translate evidence to Cancer Screening clients by developing end products and presenting findings using advanced written, verbal, and graphical communication skills

• Serve as a subject matter expert on evaluation and survey design within Cancer Screening and across Ontario Health as required

• Effectively engage, consult and communicate to a wide variety of stakeholders (e.g., Clinical and Scientific Leads, scientists, members of leadership and staff, external partners)

• Provides on-going status updates, feedback and appropriate reporting on projects to the Group Manager and Team Lead

• Resolves problems, identifies risks, and escalates to leadership on a timely basis

• Lead and contribute to research and evaluations conducted within Ontario Health and by external agencies

• Leads and collaborates with others in developing new tools/methods, processes, training materials, documented programs, and related deliverables

• Trains and mentors staff in conducting program evaluation, as required

• Uphold the importance of core values and is committed to maintaining positive organizational culture

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• Completion of a graduate degree (e.g., MPH, MSc, PhD) in epidemiology, public health or a recognized equivalent;

• A minimum of five years practical and related experience in program evaluation and/or research. Experience leading program evaluations in the health sector is a significant asset.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated advanced analytic and interpretive skills

• Experience with qualitative evaluation or research methodology is an asset

• Detail-oriented with strong problem solving, critical thinking and negotiation skills

• Superior and demonstrated communication skills, including listening, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to deliver presentations effectively to a wide variety of audiences

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work on multiple initiatives and prioritize competing assignments to meet timelines

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary team environment with minimum supervision

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a degree of ambiguity

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and statistical software (e.g. SAS)

• An understanding of Ontario's health care system with particular emphasis on population and public health approaches, theory, and practice would be considered an asset

• Familiarity with cancer screening or cancer in Canada is an asset

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change).

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