Research Coordinator - London, Canada - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services London, Canada

2 weeks ago

TEMPORARY

Description

The Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) provides highly specialized trauma-informed mental health and developmental services. These services include Assessment, Consultation, Treatment, Research and Education.

We work with local community services, building on what they have already done and use evidence-based practices to adapt our approach to the unique needs of each child.

CPRI is looking for a Research Coordinator to assist in developing, coordinating and conducting projects related to research and/or other initiatives.

We are searching for talented Research Coordinators to join our Applied Research and Evaluation department to support data-informed decision making that impacts service delivery for children and youth with special needs across Ontario.

This is a great opportunity to showcase your statistical/analytical and communication expertise to enhance the Ministry's ability to derive data insights, and support service and system planning and decision making.

If you are ready to contribute your research and evaluation skills to improving the lives of Ontarians, we would love to hear from you

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is one of the largest employers in the province, employing more than 60,000 people. We have a wide range of meaningful and rewarding career opportunities in communities across Ontario. We offer challenging work and competitive compensation and benefits.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Research Coordinator, you will work with colleagues at CPRI and across the Children with Special Needs Division to deliver novel and credible evidence-based solutions and supports to program design and evaluation initiatives.

In this role, you will:

Assist in developing, coordinating and conducting research and evaluation projects with a focus on service outcomes
Review, analyze and make recommendations for program change
Monitor the implementation of policies/procedures and identify issues/problems that arise
Carry out descriptive, and inferential analyses on diverse data assets
Create data visualization and communication tools that tell strong data stories
Work with colleagues within and beyond ministry lines to deliver data and analytics that are clinically and evidence-informed
Coordinate the preparation of reports, publications, summaries, briefings and presentations to senior management using a peer review process
Support budget and research proposal grant applications

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge and Experience

You have:

Knowledge of program analysis and evaluation techniques to assess the effectiveness of policies and programs and provide recommendations
Knowledge of program and policy development principles for the analysis and preparation of policy/program options and recommendations
Experience participating in program and/or policy reviews and program development initiatives
Ability to synthesize the big picture across disparate data sources while demonstrating strong attention to detail skills
Experience applying theories, principles and best practices in the field of data science and analytics, data modelling, data mining and evidence-informed decision-making
Knowledge of data/database management principles, technologies, and best practices for working with structured and unstructured data assets

Project Management and Organizational Skills

You can:

Coordinate research projects, and track project timelines and deliverables
Work independently and ensure satisfactory and timely results delivery

Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills