Director, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

Position Details

Term: Full-Time, Permanent - New Role

Anticipated Start Date: July 2026

Hours of Work/Schedule: 35 hours/week

Job Location(s): Hybrid model - remote and in-office at 71 Regent Park Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario (schedule to be determined)

Salary: $100,000

About Visions of Science

Visions of Science is committed to advancing STEM equity by intentionally supporting youth and communities who experience significant barriers to participation. We facilitate community-based youth engagement programs, provide support for families and educators, and advocate for equitable STEM education, and opportunity throughout the system. We believe that when youth understand the possibilities within STEM, they are empowered with the relevant skills and knowledge to be leaders in their community, agents of change for society, and good stewards of the planet. To learn more about Visions of Science please visit:

www.vosnl.org.

Authentic Representation

Visions of Science prioritizes facilitating power, platform, and agency to individuals who represent the ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences of the children and youth in the communities that we partner with in all areas of the organization and our work. We strongly encourage individuals from equity-deserving groups who are historically underrepresented in STEM to apply. To learn more about the perks of working at Visions of Science team, click here.

The Opportunity

Position Overview

Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) is a senior leadership role responsible for leading the organization’s enterprise-wide evaluation strategy and embedding a data-driven, evidence-informed culture. This role will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of evaluation frameworks, CRM-enabled data systems, and reporting processes that strengthen program effectiveness, organizational learning, and cross-departmental alignment. Working closely with leaders across all functions, the Director will ensure that evaluation insights inform strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and external reporting, enabling the organization to maximize impact.

The Director manages a small team, collaborates closely with internal teams to oversee cross-functional projects, and supervises external consultants supporting CRM and other data-related initiatives.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

MEL Strategy & Governance

• Lead the design and execution of a multi-year Evaluation & Impact Strategy aligned with the organizational strategic plan, logic model, and Theory of Change.
• Establish evaluation governance structures, standards, and accountability frameworks across departments.
• Ensure evaluation insights are consistently integrated into team, leadership, and board discussions.
• Oversee the production of learning briefs, quarterly data summaries, and the Annual Impact Report.
• Ensure evaluation aligns with compliance requirements, funder agreements, and organizational priorities.

CRM & Data Systems Leadership

• Lead organization’s CRM development, implementation and enhancements
• Ensure dashboards and reporting tools are operational, accessible, and aligned with user needs across departments.
• Establish data governance policies, user access standards, and system integrity protocols in collaboration with Operations.
• Oversee vendor relationships and external consultants to ensure deliverables meet scope, timeline, and budget expectations.
• Oversee evaluation and CRM-related budgets, including software, tools, vendor contracts, and training investments.

Research, Learning & Knowledge Mobilization Strategy

• Lead a multi-year applied research agenda aligned with organizational priorities and program models.
• Translate MEL data into clear, evidence-informed insights that articulate outcomes, impact, and program effectiveness.
• Ensure all grant and major gift reporting is grounded in accurate MEL data and aligned with donor commitments.
• Partner with Development and Communications to align impact reporting, dashboards, and storytelling.
• Oversee alignment across MEL, fundraising, and finance data systems to ensure consistency and integrity.
• Develop and execute a Knowledge Mobilization strategy to share insights with partners, policymakers, and the broader community.
• Cultivate external research partnerships and represent the organization in sector forums and thought leadership spaces.
• Build internal systems to capture and translate learnings into accessible tools, frameworks, and practice guides.

Organizational Learning & Capacity Building

• Champion reflective practice, adaptive learning, and continuous improvement as core organizational norms
• Foster communities of practice to enable peer learning and cross-program knowledge exchange
• Establish and maintain internal knowledge repositories and learning platforms to improve staff access to evidence, tools, and resources
• Promote cross-functional collaboration across Research, Evaluation, Programs, Communications, Finance, and Operations to strengthen insight generation and dissemination
• Partner with Senior Directors and Program Leaders to embed evidence-informed decision-making into daily operations
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, COO, and Senior Leadership Team on impact measurement, system investments, and organizational performance risks
• Lead, coach, and performance-manage the Evaluation & Impact team, ensuring alignment with organizational and HR policies and standards
• Champion initiatives that strengthen organizational readiness, collaboration, and learning culture
• Lead and/or support change management efforts related to new systems (e.g., CRM, HRIS), program delivery models, and cross-functional ways of working
• Ensure appropriate resource planning and allocation to support system enhancements and organizational growth

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience & Expertise

• Post-secondary degree in Evaluation, Research Methods, Data Science, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field; or equivalent senior-level experience.
• 8+ years of leadership experience in evaluation, impact measurement, enterprise data systems, or performance strategy.
• Demonstrated experience leading organization-wide CRM or enterprise system implementation.
• Proven track record of leading organizational change, designing learning frameworks, and supporting high-functioning teams.
• Proven success aligning evaluation with strategic planning, fundraising, finance, and board governance.
• Experience building decentralized evaluation capacity across multiple departments.
• Strong track record managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience supervising senior technical staff or leading high-capacity teams.
• Advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis expertise.
• Advanced training in evaluation design, data analytics, systems implementation, or change management preferred.
• Experience working in youth-serving, community-based, or equity-focused organizations.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex, multi-phase evaluation strategies and enterprise-wide CRM or data system implementations.
• Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate evaluation findings clearly and engage diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build trust, collaboration, and alignment across Programs, Finance, Development, Communications, and Operations.
• Ability to foster a data-driven culture grounded in reflective practice, evidence-informed decision-making, and continuous organizational improvement.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate organizational goals and theory of change into effective evaluation frameworks, dashboards, and actionable insights.
• Adaptability, analytical rigor, and a solution-focused, systems-oriented mindset capable of navigating complexity and driving sustainable impact.
• Certifications or formal training in evaluation, research methods, data analytics, impact measurement, or change management are an asset.
• Familiarity with CRM-enabled evaluation systems, participatory evaluation methods, logic model development, or multi-year organizational growth and impact planning.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package for this Role Includes:

• 25 paid days off in your first year, including 15 vacation days (exceeds ESA minimums) and 10 scheduled paid office closure days (winter holidays and select long weekends)
• Flexible work options, including a hybrid model
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Flexible savings options, with employer-matching contributions to your choice of GRRSP, TFSA, or FHSA after 1 year of employment
• Flexible Fridays year-round
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered through Support & Growth

Application Process

Please submit your application by Monday April 13th at 11:59 PM ET via this link. Posting will remain open until the position is filled. The application must include:

• Resume
• Statement of Interest (1 page max)

Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Visions of Science may use artificial intelligence tools to support administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools are not used to screen, score, or evaluate applicants. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Commitment to Equity

Visions of Science is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including Black, Indigenous, and racialized peoples; women; persons with disabilities; 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals; and newcomers to Canada. This role does not require “Canadian experience.” Applicants with international experience are welcome.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact hr@vosnl.org. Please note: Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

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