Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Full-Time Ottawa, ON, CA

Salary Range: $71,612.00 To $80,037.00 Annually

Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Land Acknowledgement

The Mental Health Commission of Canada is located on the unceded, traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation. We acknowledge that for thousands of years, the Algonquin People have protected these lands, the Ottawa River watershed, and its tributaries.

Join us in transforming mental health in Canada

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is a pan-Canadian organization dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of everyone in Canada. For nearly two decades, we have worked with governments, health leaders, researchers, communities, and people with lived and living experience to advance mental health policy, reduce stigma, improve access to care, and strengthen mental health systems across the country.

Our accomplishments include Canada’s first national mental health strategy, the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, Mental Health First Aid Canada, Opening Minds, and other nationally recognized initiatives that continue to shape mental health in Canada. At the Commission, you will have the opportunity to do meaningful work, collaborate with passionate people, and contribute to initiatives that create lasting impact for individuals, families, workplaces, and communities.

If you are purpose-driven and want to help advance mental health and well-being across Canada, we would love to hear from you.

Position Status:
Full-time, Fixed 1-Year Contract

New or Existing Position:
Existing position

Reports To:

Director, Organizational Performance

Salary Range: $71,612-$80,037

Location:

Ottawa, ON, with an expectation to work in the office eight days per month in accordance with our Flexible Work Policy

Final date to receive applications:
October 12, 2026 (interviews may occur before the Final date to receive applications)

• Support the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools, systems, indicators, and processes that strengthen organizational effectiveness and accountability.
• Plan, administer, and analyze surveys related to MHCC knowledge products, events, presentations, and activities to assess uptake, outcomes, and impact.
• Support data collection, analysis, and evidence-based reporting for senior management, the Board of Directors, Health Canada, and other key interest holders.
• Support baseline studies and mid-term and final evaluations, while maintaining data quality in Salesforce and other data collection activities.
• Monitor funder requirements and lead the development of Health Canada reports using current logic models, indicators, and evaluation practices.
• Collaborate with program teams to develop project-specific evaluation frameworks, build monitoring and evaluation capacity, and share lessons learned across the organization.

For full details, please review the job description attached as a PDF to the posting in our Career Centre.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary education in a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Three to five years of experience in design and monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• At least two years of field-based data collection and analysis experience.
• Demonstrated ability to advise project teams on monitoring and evaluation design and methodologies and to coordinate evaluations, including developing terms of reference.
• Ability to write, edit, and present clear, concise, evidence-based reports in English for senior leaders and external stakeholders, with experience using artificial intelligence…