New Value Solutions, a national IT consulting company, is seeking an experienced Evaluator to support a multi-year initiative to assess the implementation and impact of an evidence-based mental health and substance use prevention program for youth in schools across British Columbia. This opportunity is ideal for an evaluation consultant with a background in youth-focused program evaluation, Indigenous community engagement, and the social/health services sector.

Responsibilities:

• Revise an existing evaluation framework to align with updated program goals.
• Design and adapt evaluation methods to gather meaningful feedback from school-aged youth (ages 12–15) and school staff.
• Revise and create evaluation tools to support both mainstream and Indigenous-focused program implementation.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data collected from participating schools and communities.
• Produce two comprehensive annual evaluation reports with recommendations (July 2026 and July 2027).
• Support the assessment of program reach, uptake, fidelity, youth experience, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with program leads and partners to advise on alignment with provincial mental health indicators.
• Ensure all evaluation deliverables meet timeline milestones and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement by identifying successful practices and areas for development.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in program evaluation within health, education, or social services.
• Experience evaluating initiatives for school-aged youth (ages 12–15), especially in mental health or substance use contexts.
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities or youth, including culturally appropriate evaluation practices.
• Strong skills in qualitative and quantitative research, including data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with participatory and creative evaluation methods involving young people.
• Ability to develop and adapt evaluation tools and frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage multi-year projects with fixed timelines and multiple deliverables.
• Experience working in or with school systems, health authorities, or community-based organizations.

If you have the necessary expertise and are able to work in Canada, please submit your resume. While we thank all candidates in advance for their application, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

ID# 4941

The hourly rate range for this position is $75 - $110, with the final rate based on consultant experience and fit for the role