Evaluation Lead - Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health

This is a Regular Full-Time opportunity (New Position!) Ganawishkadawe Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health (GCWP-IH) exists to influence health systems transformation through the implementation of Indigenous Wise Practices in the areas of patient, family and community care, education and research. The Evaluation Lead will provide leadership and support of the Mastercard Foundation EleV evaluation initiatives which will be grounded in Indigenous evaluation frameworks. The Evaluation Lead will provide operational support and management of the Mastercard Foundation EleV projects in collaboration with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine's Office of Indigenous Health, the Office of Access and Outreach and the Institute for the Study of Spirit. This role will uphold relational accountability, Indigenous data sovereignty and governance principles and Indigenous rights-based distinctions across all evaluation activities. The Evaluation Lead will support evaluation initiatives that are conducted throughout GCWP-IH including educational initiatives, clinical services, integrated knowledge translation activities and culturally safety initiatives within Women's College Hospital. What You'll Do: Program and Project Evaluation: • Develop robust workplans and timelines for evaluation initiatives alongside Indigenous communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers and partners • Champion Indigenous evaluation practices which contribute to culturally safe, relational and strengths-based evaluation frameworks • Lead and support evaluation initiatives across GCWP-IH while advancing high-quality, culturally relevant, strengths-based Indigenous evaluation practices and frameworks across a diverse portfolio of projects. • Apply Indigenous data sovereignty and governance principles across all phases of evaluation work • Champion traditional ceremony, protocols and teachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers • Maintain and develop strong community relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis organization and community partners Program Management • Provide leadership and support for evaluation coordinator(s) involved in Mastercard Foundation project work • Develop annual workplans, clear deliverables and timelines for applicable staff in collaboration with GCWP-IH Director and in alignment with applicable funding agreements • Defines program and project objectives in alignment with donor expectations • Develop and oversee operational and project budgets for the program providing quarterly updates to Director • Provide leadership and support to team members to ensure timely progress of deliverables • Provide new staff and student onboarding and orientation as required • Provide performance management as required for direct reports • Collaborate and maintain ongoing communication with internal and external organizational and project partners regarding program updates, progress and deliverables. • Manage any reports or responses required with regards to code of conduct concerns, investigations, and reporting requirements when an allegation is made, or concern is identified Administration • Develop program and project timelines and reports • Create project budgets, tracks expenses • Establish appropriate metrics for the program in collaboration with Director and other team leaders and ensure metrics are collected to track alignment with strategic initiatives, and to support opportunities with potential funders and Foundation communications • Review projects and metrics development through an Indigenous lens • Ensure continuity of internal communications; weekly meetings, memos as needed, oral presentations, gathering updates and summaries from team members, staff calendars, event calendars, and Teams folders development and updating The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive. What You'll need: • Demonstrated lived experience as an Indigenous person in Canada (i.e., First Nations, Inuit or Métis) is an asset. • Minimum 5 years of experience leading evaluation projects in Indigenous health, academic or community settings. • Formal education, training or certification in program evaluation is an asset. • Prior experience providing management and leadership of staff is an asset, complemented by demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, facilitation, team-building and problem-solving skills. • Self-directed and flexible; able to make decisions appropriate to scope of responsibility. • Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and being; able to navigate complexities of Indigenous knowledge within a non-Indigenous institution. • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with project management processes, principles and tools, including planning, coordinating, managing and evaluating complex and large-scale projects. • Demonstrated track record of reciprocal relationships and partnerships with Indigenous organizations and/or communities. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates through reports and presentations to diverse audiences, with written work demonstrating critical thinking, clear analysis, and actionable recommendations. • Demonstrated computer literacy with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Internet Explorer. • Good work record with proven attendance and punctuality. • Professional behaviour and communication that meet the standards of the applicable professional regulatory college or association, where relevant, and the standards of Women's College Hospital. • This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that optimize a safe environment for all. Why Choose Us? • Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence. • Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment. • Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).