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Evaluation Specialist, Population & Public Health

Fraser Health

Surrey, BC

Job typeFull-time
SpecialtyTechnical
PostedJul 3, 2026

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LocationV3V 1Z2, Surrey, BC, CAOpen

eHealth role summary

Role focuses on health program evaluation using quantitative and qualitative data, managing data sources, outcome measurement and research methods—i.e., health data/analytics and public health informatics work.

About this role

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $38.88 - $55.89 / hour
Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of  Fraser Health:

The Evaluation Specialist, Population & Public Health provides guidance and consultation in the evaluation of program design and delivery of Population and Public Health (PPH) services in Fraser Health (FH). Employs research methods for the identification, collection, analysis and interpretation of outcome measures. Carries out reviews of related research and links evidence to the evaluation process. Reviews and assesses impact on services and staff resources; prepares reports and provides evidence-based recommendations related to FH PPH program and service delivery models. Prepares grant applications for approval; acts as Principal Investigator for sponsored research awards; manages designated research budgets and resources.
Responsibilities

  1. Provides guidance and consultation to program leadership in research and evaluation of program design and delivery of PPH services in Fraser Health.
  2. Leads planning, research, evaluation, and outcome measurement of FH PPH services and initiatives. Works collaboratively with program Managers and teams to assess, determine and/or define required information to satisfy specific business requirements. Works with existing and external data sources, as well as, develops new collection processes.
  3. Designs a practical evaluation model that integrates monitoring, self-assessment, planning and evaluation of program or health services (process and outcome measures).
  4. Serves as a consultant to PPH colleagues and works in collaboration with other members of the Population Health Observatory to make evidence-based recommendations regarding potential changes to programs, delivery of care and impacts on services and staff resources.
  5. Works collaboratively with PPH programs to support the identification and development of meaningful performance and outcome measures.
  6. Coordinates and/or conducts evaluation and research projects through methods such as reviewing literature, designing methodology and tools, collecting, compiling, analyzing, interpreting and reporting data.
  7. Facilitates the development, implementation and maintenance of an ongoing evaluation process for PPH programs.
  8. Provides clearly written interpretive reports based on quantitative and qualitative evaluation analysis to PPH leadership.
  9. Attends meetings on behalf of the Manager, Population Health Observatory to offer support, guidance and expertise to others undertaking evaluation processes.
  10. Develops and prepares research proposals and associated grant applications; interacts with funding agencies to identify and secure grant funding. Acts as Principal Investigator for sponsored research awards; manages designated research budgets.
  11. Serves as a subject matter expert on best practices related to program evaluation, assessment, monitoring, study design, and research methodologies. Provides guidance to designated program research staff as required.
  12. Represents FH on internal and external industry and provincial committees as required .

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Master's Degree in a health science, social science or related discipline with coursework in research methodologies, statistical analysis and evaluative research. Five years'' experience in related research/evaluation/decision support in public health, community health programs, acute care or other health services. Experience with project management, program planning and evaluation.

Competencies

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

  • Demonstrated knowledge of health research methodology, principles and procedures.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of performance outcome measurement tools and techniques and program evaluation, e.g., program logic models, impact analysis.
  • Ability to use advanced microcomputer software such as database (e.g., Access), or spreadsheets.
  • Ability to use quantitative and qualitative data analysis software.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
 
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
 
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
 
Together, we are the heart of health care.
 
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Responsibilities

Provides guidance and consultation to program leadership in research and evaluation of program design and delivery of PPH services in Fraser Health. Leads planning, research, evaluation, and outcome measurement of FH PPH services and initiatives. Works collaboratively with program Managers and teams to assess, determine and/or define required information to satisfy specific business requirements. Works with existing and external data sources, as well as, develops new collection processes. Designs a practical evaluation model that integrates monitoring, self-assessment, planning and evaluation of program or health services (process and outcome measures). Serves as a consultant to PPH colleagues and works in collaboration with other members of the Population Health Observatory to make evidence-based recommendations regarding potential changes to programs, delivery of care and impacts on services and staff resources. Works collaboratively with PPH programs to support the identification and development of meaningful performance and outcome measures. Coordinates and/or conducts evaluation and research projects through methods such as reviewing literature, designing methodology and tools, collecting, compiling, analyzing, interpreting and reporting data. Facilitates the development, implementation and maintenance of an ongoing evaluation process for PPH programs. Provides clearly written interpretive reports based on quantitative and qualitative evaluation analysis to PPH leadership. Attends meetings on behalf of the Manager, Population Health Observatory to offer support, guidance and expertise to others undertaking evaluation processes. Develops and prepares research proposals and associated grant applications; interacts with funding agencies to identify and secure grant funding. Acts as Principal Investigator for sponsored research awards; manages designated research budgets. Serves as a subject matter expert on best practices related to program evaluation, assessment, monitoring, study design, and research methodologies. Provides guidance to designated program research staff as required. Represents FH on internal and external industry and provincial committees as required .

Qualifications

Education and Experience Master's Degree in a health science, social science or related discipline with coursework in research methodologies, statistical analysis and evaluative research. Five years'' experience in related research/evaluation/decision support in public health, community health programs, acute care or other health services. Experience with project management, program planning and evaluation. Competencies Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed. Professional/Technical Capabilities Demonstrated knowledge of health research methodology, principles and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of performance outcome measurement tools and techniques and program evaluation, e.g., program logic models, impact analysis. Ability to use advanced microcomputer software such as database (e.g., Access), or spreadsheets. Ability to use quantitative and qualitative data analysis software.