Positions Available: #1
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday (9 AM – 5 PM EST)
Work Structure: Hybrid Model (2 days per week onsite). The current hybrid model may be subject to change, considering business needs and responsibilities.
Closing Date:
Thursday, September 11 at 5:00 PM EST
Friends of Ruby is dedicated to supporting the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 through mental health services, social programs, and housing. We operate a Youth Drop-In Centre, offering barrier-free counselling, hot meals, and community programming, and a Transitional Home, providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support.
If you're passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces for marginalized youth, this is your chance to make an impact as a Research and Evaluation Coordinator!
About the Role
As a
Research and Evaluation Coordinator,
you will be responsible for:
- Research Management: Conduct and stay current on research related to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, implementation science, and program effectiveness. Develop and apply evaluation tools to assess service impact.
- Program Development Support: Translate research and evaluation findings into actionable recommendations to enhance programs and services.
- Data Collection & Analysis: Design and implement ethical, trauma-informed data collection methods. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform continuous improvement.
- Reporting & Documentation: Prepare reports and visualizations to share insights with stakeholders. Support grant writing and donor reporting with evaluation results.
- Ethical Oversight: Ensure all activities align with ethical standards, anti-racism, and community development principles, maintaining confidentiality and informed consent.
What You Bring
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s degree (preferred) in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Research & Policy Studies).
- Experience: 1+ years conducting qualitative and quantitative research
for impact measurement and program evaluation, including youth engagement.
- DEI & ARAO Commitment: Demonstrated ability to communicate inclusively and navigate diverse environments, with a strong understanding of equity, accessibility, and cultural contexts.
- Research & Evaluation:
Familiarity in designing and implementing evaluations in social service contexts using qualitative and quantitative methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups).
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing and data visualization. Collaborative mindset with adaptability and openness to feedback.
Why Work with Us?
- A welcoming, inclusive environment where your voice matters.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
- Flexible scheduling that fits your life.
- Growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization.
What We Need
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance.
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada.
- Flexible schedule to accommodate occasional organizational needs, including evening and/or weekend work.
- Ability to travel to other community-based settings as required.
Important Note
If you have accessed Friends of Ruby services in the past year, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying for this position. This policy helps to ensure objectivity and avoids potential conflicts of interest. We prioritize equal opportunity for all applicants and aim to maintain the integrity of our organization. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to a fair hiring process.
How to Apply
To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, we kindly ask that all applications be submitted directly through the job posting link. We are unable to accept phone inquiries
regarding this position. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who have been selected for an interview.
Friends of Ruby is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please inform our People and Culture team.
Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as part of our commitment to equity and representation.
Apply by September 11, 2025,
and help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
We can’t wait to hear from you!