Research and Evaluation Coordinator

PM4 Planning and Program Analyst 4

Regular/full-time

The Office of the Seniors' Advocate

Seniors' Advocate

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45550

Salary(s):   PM4 $86,168.00 - $112,476.00 per year

Closing Date:   August 7, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to visible minorities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

The Seniors’ Advocate office is an independent office of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and is responsible for identifying, reviewing and analyzing systemic problems affecting seniors in Manitoba and making recommendations for positive change.

The Research and Evaluation Coordinator provides leadership for the research and evaluation activities and responsibilities of the Office in accordance with the Seniors’ Advocate Act. Accountable to the Deputy Seniors’ Advocate, the Research and Evaluation Coordinator provides strategic advice, guidance and recommendations on research and evaluation. As an organizational leader, a key component of this role is the effective management of research and evaluation resources, processes, and relationships with a continual focus on upholding the standards and objectives of the Office.
 

Duties:
As a member of the leadership team, the incumbent will lead and manage a professional staff to ensure compliance, integrity, and high-quality service delivery, including in the development and monitoring of research and evaluation processes, procedures, and practices, and makes recommendations for change and enhancements to policies, legislation, protocols, and risk management assessment strategies.
 

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Graduate degree in social sciences, public health, statistics, social work, or public administration with extensive experience in the areas of applied policy, quantitative and qualitative research. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders focused on research and evaluation methods and measures and evaluation framework development (research design, data collection, data and information management, extraction, analysis and interpretation, applying research and communicating findings).
• Extensive policy analysis, critical analysis and report writing experience with knowledge of community development, consultation and community-based evaluation processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of provincial/federal programs, services and issues impacting seniors
• Experience as an organizational leader with strategic planning, organizational, and staff development responsibilities (supervising, coaching, mentoring, and motivating professional staff).
• Understanding of human rights and systemic advocacy processes and principles, with experience working with diverse communities and cultures with respect to the provision of culturally appropriate services.
• Political acumen with the ability to exercise sound judgement with significant independence and manage confidential information with diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven experience working within and contributing to a respectful and inclusive workplace that includes principles of anti-oppression and truth and reconciliation.
• Demonstrated experience in public speaking and public relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop and present complex material in accessible formats.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with demonstrated experience working independently to assign work, monitor progress and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and other application software.

Desired:

• Experience working with Indigenous communities with a strong understanding of ethical Indigenous-centred evaluation and research methodologies.
• Ability to communicate in French and/or in one of Manitoba’s First Nations languages.

The Office of the Senior’s Advocate is looking for candidates who are willing to work on a flexible schedule to cover office demands and when travelling for work-related purposes. 
 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Manitoba.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings.

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Competitive process: The competition will include a board interview and a comprehensive written assessment. The successful candidate will be subject to a six (6) month probationary period.
 

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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