Opportunity: Northside Rising – Collective Impact Research & Evaluation Lead Location: North Sydney, Nova Scotia Structure: Open to individuals, consultants, organizations Starting Date: As soon as possible and no later than November 30, 2018 Background The community of the ‘Northside’, a group neighbourhoods and former towns located on the north side of Sydney harbour within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality on Cape Breton Island is currently in the early phases of a growing community led initiative. An extensive community engagement effort in 2017 resulted in the decision to direct local action to take on the large and growing problem of addiction. Broadly, the initiative seeks to mitigate the causes of…

EVALUATION COORDINATOR Jessie-Lee McIsaac, Early Childhood Collaborative Research Centre Recognized as a leader in distance and experiential learning, and based on a strong tradition of social responsibility, Mount Saint Vincent University takes a personalized approach to education to nurture socially responsible global citizens. Founded in 1873, the Mount has been nationally recognized for having one of the lowest student-to-professor ratios, for providing students early access to valuable research opportunities, for its legacy in the advancement of women, and for facilitating critical advancements in food security, healthy aging, literacy, and childhood development. The Mount believes that our people are our foundation and our relationships are built on respect and accountability. Please…

EVENT COORDINATOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CES-NS Chapter is hosting the 2019 CES conference from Sunday May 26th to Thursday May 29th at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel. Organizational Information One of the major activities of the CES is its Annual Conference. This provides a forum for the discussion of major theoretical, philosophical, and practical issues in evaluation. At the CES Halifax 2019 conference we will engage in the collective exploration of what it means to value differences of all kinds in the profession and practice of evaluation. The Opportunity CES-NS is seeking Conference Planning & Coordination support in this initiative. The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating all logistics…

Between the Bridges Collective Impact Research & Evaluation Lead Title:  Between the Bridges – Collective Impact Evaluation and Research Lead Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Structure: Open to individuals, consultants, organizations Starting Date:  As soon as possible and no later than August 1, 2018 Background The community of Dartmouth North, the Province of Nova Scotia, United Way Halifax and a growing number of residents, community based organizations, departments of government, and businesses are Working Together to Break the Cycle; a cycle of many “root causes” that contribute to poverty and have limited the possibilities for multiple generations of people who live in Dartmouth North. Residents and community have fondly named this initiative Between…

The Nova Scotia CES Chapter is excited to be hosting the 2019 Canadian Evaluation Society Conference in Halifax!  C2019 Conference Co-chairs Nancy Carter, Louise Adongo, and Andrealisa Belzer need your talent and energy on the C2019 Organizing Committee. To join, please go the survey link below and check off which C2019 roles most interest you. This call for volunteers is open to CES members only, until Friday, May 19.  Subcommittee members will recruit broader participation later on. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PJRLG3D If you have questions or comments, please contact: [email protected] Thanks!  We look forward to working with you! Nancy, Louise, and Andrealisa C2019 Co-chairs