Summary:
Join our Research & Evaluation Team as a Research Assistant and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. We're currently looking for a compassionate and dedicated professional to fill a 9-month temporary, full-time, non-unionized position, working from Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm, with potential for extension.
Description:
Everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, supported and loved.
FearIsNotLove (the new brand evolution and operator of Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter) works to inspire and build a dignity driven movement, cultivating communities that are free from domestic violence and abuse. We serve all people to live free from fear, neglect, violence, and abuse through a comprehensive range of innovative programs and services; from prevention and education, to counselling and emergency supports.
The agency plays an important role in the daily lives of individuals and families living with fear in their close relationships. In whatever way domestic violence impacts a person; whether they are a victim, someone who uses abuse and wants to change, or someone who knows another person being abused—FearIsNotLove is here to help.
Our goal is to help people to have violence-free lives, to live without fear, and get to the ultimate outcome – love. It’s what we all want and need. We are looking for people who want to be part of changing the conversation about domestic violence and abuse.
FearIsNotLove creates safe spaces. We listen, we support, we encourage and we are judgement-free. We are relentless in our commitment to our clients, our communities and each other. We believe change is possible. At our core is an uncompromising commitment to our team of talented people who believe in our mission. We believe that when people feel empowered and safe, they are able to move forward with the best decisions for them and their family.
Research and Evaluation is an integral component of FearIsNotLove, utilizing Outcome Measurements to provide accountability to funders, as well as program management and development. Outcome Measurement is paramount for securing and sustaining funding and ensuring the delivery of quality and responsive services to our clients. The department plays a key role in collecting, managing, analyzing, and interpreting data to support programs evaluation, strategic planning, and reporting requirements.
Reporting to the Manager, Research & Evaluation, the Research Assistant supports organization-wide data collection, reporting, database administration, and evaluation activities across programs. The role involves working collaboratively with program teams to maintain data integrity, support outcome measurement processes, develop reporting tools, and assist with internal and external reporting requirements.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Support organization-wide research, evaluation, and quality improvement activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Maintain and support the organization’s database and data collection systems, primarily Apricot and Qualtrics.
- Provide staff support and troubleshooting related to databases, data entry, and system onboarding.
- Develop, update, and troubleshoot forms, reports, and data collection tools to support program and funder requirements.
- Assist with internal, external, and funder reporting processes, including monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
- Collaborate with program managers to review reporting needs, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to data collection processes and workflows.
- Prepare quantitative and qualitative summaries, visualizations, and presentations to support organizational reporting and decision-making.
- Assist with logic models, performance measurement frameworks, outcome tracking, and program evaluation activities.
- Conduct literature reviews and support evidence-informed program development and evaluation practices.
- Conduct client interviews and/or focus groups, to support program evaluation and quality improvement.
- Maintain confidential and sensitive organizational and client information in accordance with agency policies and ethical standards.
- Other duties as assigned to support FearIsNotLove’s clients and program.
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR MISSION:
- Post-secondary degree with relevant research experience in social science or related field.
- Understanding of research and/or program evaluation methodology.
- Excellent computer skills, including strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- Comfortable with learning new software and experience in troubleshooting technical difficulties.
- Experience with social work research would be an asset.
- Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to meet defined deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Exceptional ability to maintain confidentiality.
IMPORTANT DETAILS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Ongoing training and development is a required condition of this position.
- A criminal records search and an intervention record check are conditions of employment.
- If eligible for registration with a professional body, registration must be current.
- In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Apply to become part of the movement. FearIsNotLove. Be part of changing the conversation with us.
CLOSE DATE: This position will remain open until May 17, 2026 or until filled.
FearIsNotLove is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We encourage qualified candidates from all genders, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply.
We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.
