Specialist in Strategic Planning and Evaluation supporting efficient programs for Peel residents. Focus on aligning departmental efforts with Region of Peel’s Strategic Plan and ensuring effective outcomes.
Responsibilities
Use strategic planning practices, processes and tools to facilitate strategic and operational planning; create alignment and accountability; develop performance measurement frameworks and evaluation plans to ensure progress towards achieving effective and efficient programs and services for Peel residents
Ensure alignment of departmental efforts to the Region of Peel’s Strategic Plan through strategic planning, performance measurement, evaluation and change management methodologies
Provide analysis and interpretation on trends, risks and gaps relating to Human Services data for planning and performance measurement purposes, draw cross-linkages between data, reports and community indicators
Lead and assist in internal and external facilitations and consultations from a planning, performance and evaluation perspective with a focus on outcomes
In partnership with program areas (divisions in the Human Services department), develop and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) using data that is both measurable and meaningful for assessing the extent to which objectives and outcomes are achieved and where areas for development/improvement are identified
Provide evaluation support by facilitating the development of evaluation plans, matrices/questions, and frameworks through appropriate methodologies, including logic models, performance measurement frameworks, evaluation tools, data analysis and report writing to make recommendations
Keep abreast of best practices in strategic planning, performance measurement and evaluation and work to build the capacity of the Department through knowledge exchange and developing learning tools to enhance the knowledge of internal staff
Provide recommendations and advice with respect to risk management, quality assurance, business continuity and program changes which align with Departmental and client perspectives; recommend new ways to measure and share performance statistics that ensure metrics are utilized to enhance program delivery
Demonstrates strong client management skills and the ability to work collaboratively to ensure projects are successful
Requirements
Post-secondary education in Human Services, Planning, Public Administration, Public Service or a related field, combined with a minimum 5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Strong knowledge of strategic planning, performance measurement and evaluation methodologies including logic model, performance measurement framework and evaluation matrix development
Experience in strategic and operational planning aligning to outcome development and creating performance measurement frameworks and knowledge of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in order to ensure effective measurement relating to the administration of programs, services and processes
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Political awareness and sound judgment
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health
Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) starting at 3 weeks per annum
3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (where applicable)
Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources
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