Evaluation and Research Consultant

Job Title: Evaluation and Research Consultant Organization: Pathways to Leadership with Racialized Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Society https://pathwaystoleadership.org/ Location: Vancouver, BC Job Type: This is a contract position. The person in this role will work closely with the Director of operations, Executive director, and board members as required, to design evaluation frameworks and logic models, develop research instruments / use nontraditional methods like art-based, adult education tools. Lead interviews and focus groups, conduct literature reviews, analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, and prepare written reports and presentations.

The position will be hybrid (working from home and meetings will take place at various locations as required). Preference will be given to Vancouver and BC residents, due to in-person meetings focus groups, etc. Overview Pathways to Leadership (PTL) is a registered nonprofit organization located in Vancouver, BC.

We are searching for a research and evaluation consultant with strong skills in program evaluation and social research methods and experience working with public benefit organizations. This role is a good fit for someone with a passion for building strong, inclusive communities based on feminist principles and who has experience working with GBA plus by understanding the PTL model of integration. The role is primarily an in-depth evaluation of the past graduates of the PTL programs and documenting the research in various formats like reports, presentations, etc.

We are looking for someone who: • Enjoys working with all-inclusive women. • Understand complex settlement and integration issues. • Is an independent problem solver and initiator. • Is collaborative and a relationship builder. Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of the nonprofit sector in Canada and deep knowledge and experience working with diverse and equity-seeking communities esp. racialized migrant and refugee women • Advanced training in a range of qualitative and quantitative social science research methods and program evaluation approaches such as theories of change and evaluation frameworks through a postgraduate degree in the social sciences or a specialized post-degree diploma • A minimum of one year’s experience conducting community-based research and/or program evaluation, in Canada or in another country • Excellent plain language writing and knowledge mobilization skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build relationships with nonprofit leaders, service users, and other project stakeholders • Clear commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive, anti-racist working environment • Additional language and lived experience of migration is an asset. • Work will be a combination of daytime and evening hours and hybrid. Salary Range The contract position will be 2.5 days a week from Sept 15 to March 31, 2025 (with flexible hours) and high possibility of extending for another year with part-time/flexible hours.

The pay scale will be $25,000 – to $29,000 depending on the individual’s experience and knowledge of the positions. Our Team We are currently a team of 11 board members, and one part-time and one full-time staff. We work with community organizations, funding bodies, government departments, foundations, Grantmakers, and others in communities across Canada.

In addition to PTL integration work, we also plan events for past graduates’ networking, community consultation, board and past graduates’ training and building organizational capacity Our approach is utilization-focused and committed to developing an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture. How to Apply If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and a resume to hrptl-org.com before Sept 14, 2024. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We especially encourage those who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color; trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people; and people from poor and working-class backgrounds to apply. Note that due to the high volume of applications, we cannot provide individual feedback to applicants who do not make it to the interview phase. Pathways to Leadership with Racialized Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Society is an equal opportunity employer, and accordingly, promotes equal opportunity in the areas of recruitment, employment, training, development, transfer, and promotion.

Our employment practices are without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or medical condition, national origin or ancestry, marital and veteran status, and all other categories protected by anti-discrimination laws.