Welcome to the Canadian Evaluation Society

With a community of over 1,400 members across the country and abroad, we provide a home for people working in the field of evaluation to connect and grow, so they can have a greater impact on everyone they serve.

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How We Help Evaluators

  • Annual National Conference
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  • Mentorship
  • Job Postings
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  • e-Institute
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  • Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation
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Professional Development

Looking to improve your skills?

Our e-Institute has what you need! Choose from a broad range of topics and boost your expertise in the areas you need most.

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The CE designation is the only professional title identifying professional evaluators.

The designation means that the holder has provided evidence of the education and experience required to be a competent evaluator. It is a service provided by CES to its members, who may elect to become credentialed on a voluntary basis. It recognizes competence and promotes continuous learning within our community.

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Evaluation Knowledge 

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CJPE Article

CJPE Article

Authors: Hanna Holman, Dave Guyadeen and Daniel Henstra

The Evaluation Marketplace in Canada: What Qualifications Do Employers Demand?

This study examined the key qualifications—education, knowledge areas, professional qualities, skills, and tasks—demanded of evaluators by employers in the public, private, and not-for-profi t sectors. Through a content analysis of 50 employment advertisements, it found that the qualifications demanded by employers generally align with the skills identified as important in the evaluation literature and with competencies identified by the Canadian Evaluation Society. The study also found that there is an opportunity to promote the Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation to those interested in enhancing the evaluation capacity of their organizations.

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Grey Literature

Authors: Dr. Victoria E. Diaz,Dr. Stephanie McKeown,Dr. Camilo Pena et al

The Collection and Use of Student Data on Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry

This project reviews data collection practices regarding race, ethnicity and ancestry (REA) in post-secondary institutions (PSIs) in Canada, as well as in other relevant sectors (e.g., health, K-12 education, government agencies). The goal of the project was to identify promising practices and to develop recommendations to guide REA data collection initiatives both at the institutional and system level in BC post-secondary education. The information was collected using systematic literature and documentary reviews of existing practices on data collection regarding REA, interviews with representatives from PSIs and other organizations, and focus groups with students and community representatives. The framework for the collection and use of student demographic data, which was developed through the project work, offers a comprehensive approach to demographic data both at the institutional and system levels, considering the tools to be used, as well as appropriate processes to meet the objectives of the data collection. The framework can be applied to the collection of demographic data in all types of projects.

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Past Webinars

Past Webinars

Presenters: Vanessa Anastasopoulos and François Dumaine

Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+)

There is a wide recognition that the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) should guide the development of programs and policies to ensure that all intended beneficiaries can access and benefit from these initiatives. Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) has been developed by the federal government to support this process, both during the program design and implementation, but also during its evaluation. This webinar provides an opportunity for participants to enhance their understanding of how GBA+ considerations can strengthen the evaluation process.

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Measuring and observing in real situations: how to ensure quality in program evaluation? (En français)

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Measuring and observing in real situations: how to ensure quality in program evaluation? (En français)

As part of this training, we will present realistic methodological strategies rooted in the constraints of the field (e.g. limited resources, limited tool development time, etc.) to help evaluators develop the best possible tools.

CES-NCC Essential Skills Series

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CES-NCC Essential Skills Series

This virtually facilitated Essential Skills Series will consist of five synchronous sessions held over zoom, and 10 self-paced modules completed through the E-Institute platform.

CES-Ontario Offering Facilitation Skills for M&E Practitioners on Nov. 20

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CES-Ontario Offering Facilitation Skills for M&E Practitioners on Nov. 20

Learn the skills that are needed to navigate the group (and power) dynamics to effectively facilitate a meeting that is engaging, elicits participation and produces tangible results.

Final Call: Registration Closing for Survey Methods Plus

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Final Call: Registration Closing for Survey Methods Plus

Don’t miss out on the fall cohort of the CES e-Institute’s Survey Methods Plus!

In Memoriam: Dr. Michael Scriven

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In Memoriam: Dr. Michael Scriven

With a great sense of loss, the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) wishes to inform you that Dr. Michael Scriven has passed away.

CES-Ontario Offering Facilitation Skills for M&E Practitioners on Nov. 20

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CES-Ontario Offering Facilitation Skills for M&E Practitioners on Nov. 20

Learn the skills that are needed to navigate the group (and power) dynamics to effectively facilitate a meeting that is engaging, elicits participation and produces tangible results.

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Benefits of Membership

Self-Paced & Facilitated Training

Whether you are new to evaluation or a seasoned professional, the e-Institute offers special member pricing on the courses you need to build your career in evaluation.

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Continuous Learning

The field of evaluation is constantly evolving. We offer a variety of webinars and events throughout the year as well as the Annual National Conference to stay on top of current trends.

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Professional Recognition

Our Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation demonstrates your commitment to professionalism and inspires the confidence of your clients and organizations.

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Career Advancement

Check out current job and contract opportunities, as well as a wide variety of networking opportunities, to help you build and expand your career.

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Connection

Join a community of evaluation professionals from across Canada at the Annual National Conference, a webinar or a local event to strengthen your network.

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Discounts & Benefits

The cost of membership will be offset as you take advantage of the discounts you receive on our growing list of events and services you need.

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Accidental Evaluator Story

Meet Our Members

Learning New Knowledge and Skills

I am a graduate student at the University of Ottawa completing an MA degree in Geography. My research project evaluates the Nutrition North Canada cooking circle program in Paulatuk, Northwest Territories. I decided to join the CES in 2021 to learn more about evaluation, as I didn’t have any specific education in the field.

As a CES member, I’ve had great opportunities to learn from the best in the evaluation field. For instance, I attended several webinars during the COVID-19 pandemic, which were an incredibly useful opportunity to continue my learning online.

The CES weekly newsletters also keep me updated about upcoming webinars, workshops and events. It was actually from these that I learned about the CES e-Institute professional development courses. I completed the Essential Skills Series course, which provided me with the necessary tools and knowledge that I use in my research project.

I also had the opportunity to volunteer with preparing the CES conference 2022 in Winnipeg. This gave me a chance to learn about conference organization activities as part of the Marketing Committee. Attending the conference broadened my understanding and significantly enriched my work on my research project. It was a valuable experience that also allowed me to grow my evaluation network.

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