Evaluation and Knowledge Translation Specialist 0.8FTE

Fixed-Term Employee Contract until March 31, 2027, Part-Time at 28 Hours/Week

The Alliance for Healthier Communities is the voice of a vibrant network of community-governed primary health care organizations. Alliance members serve diverse communities across the province of Ontario, and they are rooted in the communities they serve. They share a commitment to advancing health equity through the delivery of comprehensive primary health care.

Our Vision: Equitable health and wellbeing for everyone living in Ontario.

Our Mission: Advance comprehensive primary health care and advocate for changes in Ontario’s health and social systems to address inequities.

POSITION

The Evaluation and Knowledge Translation Specialist develops, implements and oversees the evaluation strategy and knowledge translation activities for the Social Prescribing project. This role works closely with the project team, project participants and stakeholders to integrate learning and improvement into project practices and mental health delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy Planning

• Collaborates with the team in the planning and evaluation of the project.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Oversees the design of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods and related programmes for collection, analysis and reporting.
• Designs, coordinates, and conducts interviews and focus groups to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
• Coordinates data collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting.
• Performs analysis, interpretation, evaluation of results, and prepares reports.
• Analyzes development of processes, structures and systems to integrate learning and improvement into project practices.

Program Evaluation

• Prepares data management and operations documentation for the project.
• Liaises between study centre and remote study sites and personnel.
• Communicates the project’s progress through regular reports.
• Troubleshoots issues throughout research study development and implementation.
• Applies specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.
• Uses statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
• Writes sections of scientific papers, funding proposals and abstracts.
• Conducts literature searches.

Knowledge Translation and Exchange

• Leads knowledge translation and exchange initiatives; raises the projects’ profile at the appropriate forums and events.
• Provides subject matter expertise relating to the evaluations; presents results at meetings, seminars, conferences and events as required.
• Develops final project reports and materials, including public-facing resources.
• Conducts knowledge sharing and communication with project implementers, partners, and relevant external audiences to demonstrate the impact of social prescribing work through info graphics, poster presentations, webinars, publishing articles, etc.

Communications

• Develops materials and messaging by collecting, reviewing and summarizing information from various sources.
• Supports the creation of press releases as needed.
• Collaborates with internal teams to plan and implement knowledge mobilization initiatives using various platforms: social prescribing newsletter, social media, print, digital print, video, ebulletin, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in program evaluation, social sciences, or social services research, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in research and analysis support for a busy and diverse team.
• Experience in conducting and supporting program evaluations and/or public health, or social science research.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative evaluation/research methods.
• Experience with communications or knowledge translation initiatives for projects.
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills to prepare a wide range of products and help stakeholders understand evidence/ data.
• Ability to synthesize and translate complex information and experience for different audiences in a variety of formats, including verbally, in writing, and online.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, manage multiple priorities and seek assistance as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.
• Extremely detail-oriented with superior organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of web design and internet culture, with the ability to use various applications to build knowledge mobilization products and resources.
• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office software applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Commitment to the principles of Health Equity, as outlined in the Alliance’s Health Equity Charter https://www.allianceon.org/sites/default/files/documents/Alliance%20Charter%202021-Full-English-Revised.pdf
• Ability to conduct work in keeping with the Alliance’s commitment to anti-oppression, anti-racism (including anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism), French language services, and to being 2SLGBTQ+ positive.
• Previous experience in a health or health promotion environment preferred.
• Experience with graphic design an asset.
• Previous project management experience an asset.

WORK LOCATION

This position will have some flexibility of working from home and will be required to be on-site when needed at the Alliance office in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

COMPENSATION

The Alliance offers an exceptional benefits package, including pension with HOOPP, extended health and dental benefits, and a generous vacation package. Salary is set within Alliance’s established salary grid and policy guidelines.

Annual Salary: starts at$69,892

POSITION STATUS

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

January 14, 2026 at 10:00am ET

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Submit your cover letter and resume as one (1) document.

The Alliance for Healthier Communities is an equity employer and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples and individuals from racialized groups, francophone communities and people of all sexual orientations and genders and persons with disabilities.

Upon request, reasonable accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants in advance however, only those under consideration will be contacted.