Senior Evaluation and Performance Analyst
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Government
Government Administration, Public Health
Department:
Executive and Indigenous Affairs
This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.
The Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs works to provide overall management and direction to the Executive branch of the Government of the Northwest Territories. The Department is responsible for: coordinating and supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of initiatives and actions in support of cross-government goals The Department is responsible for ensuring mutually respectful intergovernmental relations between the territorial government and Aboriginal, provincial, territorial and national and international governments are maintained;
along with negotiating and implementing land, resources And self-government agreements that address Aboriginal rights in the Northwest Territories.
As a Senior Evaluation and Performance Analyst, you'll play a key role in improving the sustainability, efficiency, and effectiveness of health and social services across the territory. Working with leaders and stakeholders, you'll help shape decisions that have a lasting impact on programs, services, and the people who rely on them.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the development and enhancement of evaluation and performance measurement frameworks to support a sustainable health and social services system
- Analyze data, trends, and healthcare practices to identify opportunities for service improvements, efficiencies, and long-term sustainability.
- Develop performance indicators, benchmarks, forecasts, and evidence-based recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Prepare briefings, reports, business cases, and presentations for senior leaders on key healthcare sustainability initiatives.
- Lead and support system improvement projects while collaborating with partners and mentoring junior team members.
Qualifications:
- Designation as a Credentialed Evaluator (CE) from the Canadian Evaluation Society OR a bachelor's degree in the social sciences, political science, public administration, or a relevant field of study with a focus on research methods and/or program evaluation, demonstrating training and/or coursework in evaluation with 3 years of progressive work experience in research and analysis; program design, and/or program evaluation including 3 years of progressive writing experience preferably in a government setting which may include: research and evaluation proposals, policy and position papers, communication materials, and briefing documents.
- A University/College Diploma in the social sciences, political science, public administration, or a relevant field of study with a focus on research methods and/or program evaluation, demonstrating training and/or coursework in evaluation with 5 years of progressive work experience in research and analysis; program design, and/or program evaluation including 5 years of progressive writing experience preferably in a government setting which may include: research and evaluation proposals, policy and position papers, communication materials, and briefing documents.
- All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel Extension 14106
Fax
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