The Evaluation Lead is a member of the Calgary Zone Business Unit and reports to the Calgary Zone (CZ) Director of Operations. This role is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of evaluation framework and research initiatives pursuant to the Calgary Zone Service Plan and its projects.

The Evaluation

Lead has experience developing logic frameworks; applying project and change management methodologies; research and evaluation design and implementation using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including interviewing, focus groups, surveying, and accompanying statistical or qualitative analysis; reporting and conducting literature reviews.

The Calgary Zone Service

Plan outlines how the seven Calgary PCNs and their Alberta Health Services partner will deliver primary health care services to the citizens of Calgary and area.

Responsibilities

Leads the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of Calgary Zone initiatives

Oversees technical design and implementation of research and evaluations, including project design, sampling, instrument development, data collection, data management and mixed methods analysis for Calgary Zone activities

Develops knowledge translation products, communication plans and supporting documents to synthesize and disseminate evaluation and quality improvement messages in a timely and clear manner

Networks and builds solid relationships with Calgary Zone PCNs, Primary Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Primary and Preventative Health Services, Health Quality Council of Alberta and Alberta Medical Association in pursuit of information sharing and joint evaluation strategies

Supports leadership, strategic and business planning when necessary





Advanced capabilities using statistical analysis software (e.g., STATA, SPSS, R) and qualitative analytical software (NVivo)

Conducts periodic analysis of data and presents to leadership and key stakeholders as required

Technical writing for responses to Request for Proposals or other types of solicitations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to effectively synthesize reports and summarize data for technical and non-technical audiences

Organized and strong attention to detail

Fluent in multiple mixed methods analytical approaches

Strong time management

Coaching ability

Influencer – outgoing, persistent, and energetic

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

Education

Master’s Degree with training in applied research or evaluation design and methodology, epidemiology, biostatistics, social sciences or a comparable discipline with a strong compliment of quantitative and qualitative health information analysis training

Experience

Minimum five years of experience in applied research and/or evaluation with experiences working with health care data and large databases with a demonstrated ability to foster and maintain a positive and cooperative work environment





Minimum two years of management experience in applied research or program evaluation.

Experience working in the field of Primary Care is an asset

Employment Requirements

Completion of a satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our PCN strongly believes in sustaining an inclusive, respectful and equitable working environment that represents the communities we serve. We are committed to a merit-based selection process that ensures all candidates are considered. We invite people of all ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation, ages, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics and disabilities to apply for positions within our PCN.

Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing reconciliation and supporting Indigenous communities, we actively uphold Call toAction 23 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. We are dedicated to increasing the recruitment and retention of Indigenous professionals across all levels of our organization, particularly in health and wellness roles and encourage individuals of Indigenous ancestry to apply.

Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, as well as districts 4, 5 and 6 of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

📌 Evaluation Lead, Calgary Zone (Winnipeg)
🏢 Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network
📍 Winnipeg