Evaluation Services Consultant - Junior

Location: Ottawa, ON - Hybrid/Remote, with onsite attendance as required
Contract Duration: 416 working days over approximately 3 years
Contract End Date: December 31, 2029
Compensation: $30-#50/hr;
Based on grid alignment
Employment Type: Contract, up to 4 days per week
Language: English
Security Clearance: Reliability Status required
Work Arrangement: Remote work may be permitted using government-issued equipment, subject to approval

TAG HR is seeking a Junior Evaluation Services Consultant to support a federal government research and evaluation initiative focused on analyzing quantitative survey data and preparing research materials related to personnel well-being, organizational factors, and workforce retention.

The successful candidate will apply statistical analysis techniques, prepare research reports and presentations, and translate complex data into clear, evidence-based findings and recommendations.

Working with research professionals and project stakeholders, the consultant will contribute to quantitative data analysis, statistical documentation, and the development of materials that support organizational research and decision-making.

• Analyze and interpret quantitative survey data using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
• Conduct descriptive, psychometric, and comparative analyses, including correlations and group comparisons.
• Organize, clean, and validate datasets, identify inaccuracies, reverse-code items where required, and calculate scale scores.
• Adjust and weight raw data as required for statistical analysis.
• Process large datasets using the SPSS Complex Samples Module.
• Evaluate statistical assumptions and document violations and corrective measures.

• Prepare charts, graphs, tables, and other visual representations of quantitative findings using Microsoft Excel.
• Develop research reports, technical reports, scientific briefs, scientific letters, and presentation materials.
• Communicate research findings, conclusions, and recommendations through clear written documentation.
• Prepare briefing decks and supporting materials for stakeholders.
• Ensure all research outputs are accurate, clearly labelled, and appropriately documented.

• Develop and maintain SPSS syntax files documenting statistical analyses.
• Document statistical methodologies, assumptions, limitations, and corrective measures.
• Maintain analytical outputs, datasets, working files, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure reports and deliverables meet established formatting and documentation requirements.
• Prepare written deliverables in accordance with APA 7th edition formatting requirements.

• Participate in project kickoff meetings and consultations with designated project representatives.
• Work with research professionals and subject matter experts as required.
• Incorporate feedback and complete revisions to deliverables.
• Support the preparation of research products as additional survey data becomes available.

The consultant will be responsible for producing deliverables that may include:

Candidates must demonstrate the following experience and qualifications.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with minimal errors and without assistance. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to draft documentation and clearly articulate concepts in English.

A Master's degree in Social Sciences, such as psychology, sociology, public health, or epidemiology, from a recognized Canadian university, or an equivalent credential from an accredited international institution.

A copy of the degree must be included with the application.…