Community Evaluator

Why work for the Town of Canmore? For starters, you can take great pride in our collaborative organization, its positive work culture and our amazing group of talented people who genuinely care about our community and accomplish outstanding work each and every day for its citizens. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore.

The organization is committed to supporting a triple bottom line sustainable future for all by promoting wellness and active living, being leaders in environmental stewardship, and ensuring the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Position Overview   The Community Evaluator plays a critical role in advancing livability in Canmore by collecting, analyzing, and reporting on key indicators that reflect the well-being of the community. This position supports evidence-based decision-making and fosters collaboration across sectors by providing timely, relevant, and actionable data. The Community Evaluator’s work informs strategic planning, program evaluation, and resource allocation to ensure that community needs are effectively met.

The Community Evaluator is responsible for coordination of community social programs. Functions include program development, planning, implementation and evaluation, partnership development, networking, group presentation, client support, and relevant Town of Canmore administrative tasks.
Core Accountabilities   Data Collection and Community Assessment     Collect quantitative and qualitative data from multiple community sources to identify trends and gaps in livability
Conduct community needs assessments and surveys to understand local priorities and challenges
Establish and maintain relationships with interest holders to gather comprehensive information
Organize data collection processes that are systematic, accessible, and respectful of community members
Analysis and Reporting     Analyze collected data using statistical methods and indicators to identify patterns and insights
Translate complex information into clear, accessible reports and visualizations for diverse audiences
Present findings to municipal leadership, community groups, and interest holders in professional formats
Document methodologies and results to support evidence-based decision-making
Community Engagement and Collaboration     Identify, create, and lead community-focused working groups to address livability priorities
Foster collaborative partnerships across sectors to strengthen data collection and program evaluation efforts
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders with varied levels of technical understanding
Build trust and connection with diverse community members through respectful and inclusive engagement
Coordinate, lead, and evaluate public-serving social programs
Technology and Platform Management     Utilize web-based platforms and mapping software (e.g., ArcGIS) to organize and visualize community data
Maintain databases and information systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility of community indicators
Stay current with relevant technology and evaluation tools to enhance reporting capabilities
Strategic Support and Planning     Provide timely and actionable data to inform strategic planning, program evaluation, and resource allocation
Support municipal departments in understanding community needs and measuring program effectiveness
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while adapting to changing community needs and organizational demands
Health and Safety     Fulfill worker responsibilities under the Town of Canmore Health & Safety Directive
Participate in the Town's health and safety program, following all safety legislation, policies, and procedures
Perform work safely and protect the health and safety of self and others
Refrain from causing or participating in harassment or violence
Report incidents, injuries, and unsafe or harmful worksites, acts, or conditions
Key Competencies     Applies self-awareness and emotional regulation to remain effective and composed in a variety of situations, recognizing and responding appropriately to the emotions of self and others, fostering positive relationships and a respectful, supportive environment
Exemplifies a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional growth by actively seeking opportunities to build knowledge, skills, and competencies. Reflects on both successes and setbacks to inform future actions, demonstrating adaptability and resilience. Fosters an environment where both self and others are open and empowered to grow through experience, feedback, and reflection
Demonstrates integrity through consistent, competent performance, ethical decision-making, and clear, values-based communication that reflects what is best about the organization
Fosters effective collaboration by building strong networks, promoting cooperation across teams and boundaries, and aligning partners and interest holders to achieve shared organizational…