New Job Research Social Planner In Alberta
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Research Social Planner
Company : Jobssummary / Indeed
Salary : $46.38–$62.06 an hour
Location : Alberta
Full Description
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary . City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits . Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a Research Social Planner, you will direct and conduct social research leading to recommendations for social planning, and policy and program development and implementation. Primary duties include:
- Design and manage innovative research projects.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpret findings in recurrent and one-time reports and presentations for a wide variety of audiences.
- Analyze information, write reports on social issues, and disseminate information collected and analyzed by others (for example: educational institutions, StatCan, think tanks, consultants, governments).
- Collaborate and consult with interdepartmental groups and staff on the research and planning aspects of work in progress, including program evaluation and measurement advice.
- Provide technical consultation and research methodology best practices to community partners and other business units within The City that is professional and easily understood.
- Represent the department and/or business unit on planning bodies and interagency committees on research matters, including but not limited to data development standards, trend analysis, and findings that result in recommendations.
Qualifications
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A graduate degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline with a social research and policy emphasis.
- At least 3 years of related experience conducting and supervising research in an applied human resources setting.
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Demonstrated ability to produce high quality deliverables (reports, presentations, evaluation frameworks, data visualization, and briefing notes) for non-technical audiences.
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Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence tools and software; software for statistical analysis (SPSS); and survey design.
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Strong knowledge of large data sets used for community indicators and benchmarking such as Census data.
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Previous experience leading complex evaluations/reviews would be considered an asset.
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Previous experience working across jurisdictions and with multiple partners would be considered an asset.
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Previous experience with impact evaluation approaches that incorporate analysis of large administrative or demographic datasets would be considered an asset.
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Project management experience and certification would be considered an asset.
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Success in this position requires:
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Strong communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills.
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Highly motivated and with ability to work collaboratively and under tight timelines to meet client needs.
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Pre-employment Requirements
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Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Community Strategies
Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
Location: 800 MacLeod Trail SE
Compensation: Pay Grade 13 $46.38 - 62.06 per hour (2023 Rates)
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: December 22, 2022
Job ID #: 306642