Job Description

Compensation Pay Range:

$35.14-$43.11

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Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

The Program Associate serves as a provincial resource to the Centre’s partners and stakeholders on the implementation and evaluation of evidence-informed practices. The Program Associate has education and training in the field of child and youth with severe obesity evaluation and research, and knowledge exchange. The Program Associate also supports internal research and evaluation activities, serving as a staff consultant on Centre projects.

• Facilitate and provide technical support to Centre stakeholders on implementing and evaluating evidence-informed practices and programs

• Prepare reports and environmental scans on current evidence in the field of child and youth with Severe Obesity .

• Assist service providers, agencies or communities in adapting current evidence into their practice, through coaching, support, training and linking with other partners

• Assist service providers, agencies or communities in building capacity for evaluating evidence-informed programs

• Participate in training grant recipients and Centre stakeholders through webinars, workshops and community presentations

• Participate in the development of tools and resources on implementing and evaluating evidence-informed practices

• Provide information, advice and support to potential grant applicants, applicants, grant recipients, peer reviewers and other Centre stakeholders on grant eligibility, requirements and deliverables

• Establish and maintain relationships and networks among various stakeholders

• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of Centre projects, as appropriate

• Coordinate with other Centre teams and working groups on assigned projects

• Support the grants and awards program as required (e.g., proposal reviews, final outcomes report reviews, questionnaire development and analysis for internal program)

• Support the Centre’s research projects and internal evaluation activities

• Participate in conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses of the Centre’s internal evaluation activities and performance indicators

• Support the development of the Centre’s databases and resources on research and evaluation

• Create and maintain research and data files

• Assist in the preparation of publications, posters and presentations

• Attend general staff meetings and participate in project teams as assigned

• Represent the Centre at external meetings or community presentations

• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Police Record Check (PRC) (Essential)

• Masters degree in a social science field and/or equivalent of education and experience (Essential)

• A minimum of two (2) years experience with child and youth (Preferred)

• Experience in program evaluation and measurement (Essential)

• Demonstrated knowledge of research and evaluation methods (Essential)

• Experience working with community-based agencies, and skills in team building and facilitation (Essential)

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders (Preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment (Essential)

• Demonstrated ability to show initiative and problem-solving (Essential)

• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing (Essential)

• Proven project and time management skills (Essential)

• Experience with computer software and technology (e.g., MS Office, SPSS) (Essential)

• Bilingualism (English/French) (Essential)

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs

* Please note you will be represented by the Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA).

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at talentacquisition@cheo.on.ca All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Please note you will be represented by the Laborers International Union of North America , (LiUNA).

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.