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Greo is an independent knowledge translation and exchange organization with almost two decades of experience generating, synthesizing, and mobilizing research into action across the health and well-being sectors. Our goal is to support development and implementation of evidence-informed policies, standards, and practices.

PUBLIC HEALTH EVALUATION INTERNSHIP

Greo is seeking a motivated public health graduate student to contribute to our Evaluation Team. The ideal candidate will be familiar with program evaluation and have strong research synthesis and communication skills.

Posting Close Date: Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at 6pm ET

TO APPLY

GREO offers competitive wages and a collegial, flexible work environment.  This is a part-time (25 hours per week), remote, contract position. We do not require the successful applicant to be based in Guelph. This position is offered as a maximum 4-month contract, ideally starting the first week of May 2021 and ending no later than August 31, 2021. 

To apply to join our energetic and committed team, please submit your application to jess@greo.ca as follows:

Subject line: Public Health Evaluation Internship

Attach:

• Cover letter and resume as one continuous pdf
• A recent plain language writing sample
• A project work sample

Email body: Please let us know where you first came across this job posting

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Evaluation Lead, you will support the Evaluation Team by:

• Collecting and synthesizing relevant evidence to support the development of a range of knowledge products (e.g., evidence briefs, visuals, webinars)
• Supporting the design and implementation of client evaluations by performing literature reviews and analyzing survey data
• Participating in the development and management of the safer gambling evaluation capacity building programming by supporting stakeholder engagement activities and knowledge product development
• Compiling content for case studies to convey the real-world impact evaluative thinking can have on improving health promotion programs and strategies

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or a graduate of a Master of Public Health program or similar background
• Demonstrated experience and skills in the following areas: program evaluation, research, knowledge translation and synthesis, and writing for a variety of audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work as member of a team but also be able to work independently
• Strong attention to detail

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at 6:00pm ET. If you have any questions prior to submitting your application, please email jess@greo.ca. 

 If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email the above address with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line and provide your contact information.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors is seeking candidates who will serve for a three-year term and provide a diverse mix of expertise and life experience at our Board table. We are seeking Directors who are comfortable with the Policy Governance Model and who will commit to regular attendance and participation, with the support of their employer where applicable.

Candidates with a mix of the following skills are strongly encouraged to apply: 

• Knowledge translation and exchange
• Strategic planning
• Business Development
• Communications
• Legal
• Finance
• International business experience
• Marketing
• Research (researchers and university professors)
• Experience in problem gambling, cannabis, or mental health and addiction treatment and prevention

The Board meets 5-6 times per year via teleconference.

How to apply

GREO recruits Board members throughout the year as seats become available at the Board table. If you are interested in contributing to GREO as a board member, please email info@greo.ca for more information.