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

2024 National Conference: May 5-8

Join us May 5-8 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, for "Renewal and Confluence: Navigating the Future of Evaluation." This is an event you don't want to miss!

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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: Kathleen Slemon,Marian Kelly,Karen Nelson,Lindsey Thomson,Rebecca Pereira et al

Focus on Nature: Results of a Program Evaluation

The purpose of this project was to evaluate the impacts of a one-day nature photography workshop for students conducted by Focus on Nature. Surveys collected feedback from 154 students to assess what they learned from the program and how their participation affected their sense of connection to nature. Surveys also looked at the experience of volunteers involved in the program. The report is accompanied by a 1-page infographic summarizing the main findings of the survey.

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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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Have You Registered for Truth & Reconciliation for Evaluators?

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Have You Registered for Truth & Reconciliation for Evaluators?

This course will run from April 18 to late June. Space is limited to 25 learners per cohort.

Join the Friends of The Student Case Competition!

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Join the Friends of The Student Case Competition!

Did you ever want to give back to our profession and help build for the future? The CES-CESEF Student Case Competition is a well established, high level, pressure packed, and challenging learning experience for post secondary students with an interest in

Last Call for March 29 Webinar: Alternative Evaluation

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Last Call for March 29 Webinar: Alternative Evaluation

In this initiative, we believe that changing practices begins with changing concepts and understanding contexts, bringing new (and not at all new) ontologies, to change epistemologies and transform methodologies.

Register for April 16 Webinar: Engage Your Collaborators with Data Parties

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Register for April 16 Webinar: Engage Your Collaborators with Data Parties

You've been tasked with doing an evaluation and have analysed the data. Your next task is to write a final report...or is it? What about hosting a data party?

National Conference Early-Bird Registration Ends Next Week

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National Conference Early-Bird Registration Ends Next Week

Don't miss out on the savings and the chance to be a part of this transformative experience. Register now to secure your spot at the early-bird rate.

Registration Open: Truth & Reconciliation for Evaluators Course

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Registration Open: Truth & Reconciliation for Evaluators Course

This course will run from April 18 to late June. Space is limited to 25 learners per cohort.

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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

A Wealth of Opportunities

I initially joined CES in 2002 as a young researcher to attend the Annual National Conference.

When I began working as an independent evaluator, I did not have an organization that I could call “home.” CES provided a much-needed community, allowing me to connect with other evaluators. I joined the Quebec chapter (SQEP), and then became involved in the National Board of Directors. Through this, I became part of a close group of individuals. It was a wonderful networking opportunity for me and made me feel part of something that was bigger than myself. Through my involvement in CES, I can stay on top of the current debates, I know many of the major players in my field and I have developed many lasting friendships. I know I can count on CES to offer training and webinars, and post useful job and contract opportunities. This has been an important professional support to me: I have responded to offers and won contracts that I have found in the CES job postings.

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