Evaluator

Job Summary

Overall Description

The Evaluator is responsible for conducting reviews and parts of evaluations of programs, policies and initiatives and for providing advice in accordance with the Treasury Board Secretariat Policy on Results and related directives.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop qualitative and quantitative tools to conduct data collection; verify the accuracy and validity of data sources; and conduct data collection for complex lines of evidence.
• Compile and structure data and conduct complex analysis; judge the validity and reliability of collected data; verify the analyses conducted; extract key findings and formulate sound conclusions.
• Develop and recommend the nature and scope of studies, evaluation study approaches, data/information requirements, performance indicators, and analytical methods and techniques used in assigned evaluation projects or initiatives.
• Develop reports, presentations and briefing materials outlining the results of evaluation engagements, and propose recommendations further to findings/conclusions.
• Advise, guide and collaborate with team members and participate in peer reviews.
• Generate and validate program theory, identification of stakeholders and linkages to the Departmental Results Framework and/or other programs.
• Lead, participate in and/or advise on assigned corporate initiatives or other reporting requirements and identify emerging information needs.
• Develop and maintain evaluation knowledge and expertise and keep apprised of developments in the field.
  
  

Education

• Undergraduate degree*
  
  

The degree must be obtained from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

Any higher level of education (i.e.: Masters, Doctorate) in a related field of study (identify which area(s)) could be recognized as experience.

• Bachelor’s degree with specialization in evaluation, business, economics, sociology, statistics or a related field.
  
  

Experience

• Undergraduate degree and 3 years of experience working in evaluation/social research, with participation in various phases of evaluation/research projects, including: planning; methodological design , including tool development;, collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data; developing findings and conclusions; developing recommendations; and reporting.
• Recent** experience collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Recent** experience using Excel and/or statistical analytical tools.
• Recent** experience in contributing to or writing reports or relevant documents.
• Recent** experience working collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Recent is defined as within the last three (3) years.
  
  

Knowledge

• Knowledge of research methods and analysis techniques related to evaluation.
• Knowledge of relevant TBS policies and procedures (e.g., Policy on Results).
  
  

Assets

• Credentialed Evaluator from the Canadian Evaluation Society
• Experience in performance measurement, project management
  
  

Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Communication (oral and written)
• Judgement
• Results Oriented
• Team work
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Availability to work overtime on occasion
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Employment Equity criteria
  
  

Notes

• A written exam will be administered. If successful, you will be invited to an interview.
• While we strive to provide opportunities for flexible work arrangements, the majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home.
• The immediate need is to staff Evaluator position with a linguistic profile of BBB/BBB Non-Imperative. However, the pool of candidates created may be used to staff similar positions with other linguistic profiles and various staffing modes. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to apply.
  
  

Reference Links

• Salary Grade Breakdown
  
  

Security Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top Secret security clearance. The process involves a security interview, a polygraph, and a background investigation that includes credit and financial verifications. The use of illegal drugs is a criminal offense. Drug use is an important factor considered in your reliability and suitability assessment during the selection process. Therefore it is important not to use any illegal drugs from the time you submit your application.

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Important

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each Education and Experience criteria. Failure to do so will result in the applicant being screened out of the career opportunity.

CSIS is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) . CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. As such, we use a different staffing process and terminology.

CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. We will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. In support of achieving a greater, diverse and skilled workforce, we strongly encourage those individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying.

Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability, please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. This information will be kept confidential.

CSIS Offices in Canada are located on various ancestral and traditional lands. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge all Indigenous People across Canada and their connection to these lands.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in CSIS. However, only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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