Research Officer - Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Institutional Research and Analysis (IR&A) - Saskatoon
(2008-04 - 2021-09)
Leading primary research activities of the Institutional Research and Analysis Office. Under the general direction of the data Manager, provide specialist expertise and oversee work of group in undertaking survey-related activities for three major annual institutional surveys and internal ad hoc surveys. Applying quantitative statistical techniques to analyze statistical information and generate reports using Tableau, SPSS, MS Access and Pivot tables.
- Undertaking survey-related activities for three major annual institutional surveys (Student Engagement Survey, Graduate Employment Survey, Employer Survey) and internal ad hoc surveys (labour market needs assessments, internal department specific surveys)
- Using Tableau, SPSS, MS Access and Pivot tables to analyze survey results
- Prepare comprehensive final reports of findings and ensure dissemination of results to appropriate parties and public website
- Provide secondary research services by conducting internet and online electronic searches for pertinent information
- Undertake environmental scans (Demographic) to determine trends impacting post-secondary sector and institution
- Research peer institution performance (benchmarking) on comparable initiatives/activities
- Development and maintenance of procedures manuals for key research and reporting duties and processes
- Provide training to other staff members and coordinate the selection, hiring and training of casual staff
Data Library Analyst - University of Saskatchewan Data Library - Saskatoon
(2006-08 - 2008-04)
- Provided front-line customer service to faculty, staff and students
- Assisted in data mining and providing expertise to staff and students with various data needs
- Ensured faculty, staff and students identify and clearly articulate their data needs for various research projects
- Provided instructional classes on how to obtain data and interpret census data from Statistics Canada (CANSIM, CHASS and from the formerly IDLS databases)
Research Assistant - Community University Institute for Social Science, University of Saskatchewan - Saskatoon
(2007-12 - 2008-04)
Assisted in the examination of the feasibility of expanding services offered to persons with developmental and/or multiple disabilities in the South West Region of Saskatchewan.
- Explored potential for collaboration with other providers of services in the region
- Conducted phone interviews with relevant government departments as well as focus group discussions with persons living with disabilities and their families
- Conducted a practical literature review on asset mapping and research technique
- Assisted in the preparation of an ethics submission and developed all research tools needed for the Rural Asset Inventory
- Developed plan for data analysis
Monitoring and Reporting Officer - United Nations World Food Programme, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit - Harare, Zimbabwe
(2005-03 - 2005-08)
- Supervised the timely submission of Sub Office Monitoring reports from WFP's four Sub Offices and four implementing partners (World Vision Zimbabwe, Save the Children, Help Age, Care Zimbabwe)
- Provided technical advice and recommended training needs for field officers
- Assisted in the development and revision of monitoring and evaluation tools
- Prepared consolidated monitoring and evaluation reports from all program areas for monthly programme and management review of performance
- Prepared charts and graphs to reflect appropriate progress and coverage of monthly child feeding and vulnerable group feeding programme
- Conducted monthly visits to the four WFP sub-offices and respective implementing partners to provide programming support (especially gender streamline procedure) as well as evaluate progress of programmes being implemented
- Managed the Child Supplementary Feeding database and ensured timely delivery of monthly reports from all eight program districts
- Acted as liaison for monitoring and evaluation issues between World Food Programme and its Implementing partners
Programme Assistant - United Nations World Food Programme, Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping Unit - Bulawayo Sub Office, Zimbabwe
(2004-03 - 2005-03)
- Contributed to the development of effective tools and implementation of assessment and mapping activities
- Carried out food needs assessments surveys in conjunction with community groups
- Supervised monthly food security baseline surveys and report writing at sub-office level
- Extensive use of SPSS to analyze data collected from field assessments into monthly reports
- Provided recommendations to sub-office management for streamlining programs according to needs
- Developed districts profiles to inform sub-office management and Country Office of the trends in livelihood in areas in which WFP was operational
Research Assistant - University of Zimbabwe, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension - Zimbabwe
(2002-07 - 2004-03)
- Tasked with collecting data by planning, conducting interviews, administering surveys, and coordinating focus groups
- Supervised a team of four in conducting baseline surveys
- Survey tool preparation and results analysis
- Prepared results for professional, scientific and academic conference presentations
- Used SPSS and Ms. Excel to code and enter survey data or focus group transcripts into a database or spreadsheet
- Conducted searches for scholarly literature relevant to research projects and formulating bibliographies
- Performed administrative duties as tasked by senior researcher/professor
