Expression of Interest: Supervisors/Coaches
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Expression of Interest: Supervisors/Coaches

The Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) is seeking Expressions of Interest from CES Fellows and CESEF coaches with a Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation to serve as Supervisors and Coaches for Phase 2 of the evaluation of the CES Individual Mentoring Initiative.

Interested Fellows and/or coaches are invited to submit a short paragraph or two describing:

  • Experience leading evaluations and ensuring methodological rigor.
  • Experience mentoring or coaching students or emerging evaluators.
  • Availability during phase 2 timeline
  • Any potential conflicts of interest

Applicants should also submit a recent resume and provide two references of students/emerging evaluators they have supervised, coached or mentored.

Submissions should be sent to info@evaluationcanada.ca by September 2, 2026.

Context

Phase 1 of the evaluation was completed in December 2025 and established the evaluation plan, tools, and overall framework.

Phase 2 will focus on implementation, including refinement of tools, data collection, analysis, and reporting. This work will be carried out by a team of students and/or emerging evaluators who are members of CES.

Supervisors/Coaches will provide oversight and guidance to ensure the quality, rigor, and integrity of the evaluation.

Role of Supervisors and Coaches

Supervisors/Coaches will:

  • Provide guidance on evaluation approach and methods;
  • Review evaluation tools, data collection instruments, and analyze outputs;
  • Offer feedback at key milestones, including preliminary findings and draft reports; and
  • Support problem solving and ensure alignment with the Phase 1 evaluation plan.

Supervisors/Coaches will work alongside the Mentoring Subcommittee’s Evaluation Working Group, which will provide supporting documentation and related data on the Individual Mentoring Initiative.

Commitment

The timeline for Phase 2 is expected to run between Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, with flexibility based on project requirements and availability of the evaluation team.

Supervisor/Coaches will be expected to engage at key stages of the evaluation and provide timely feedback to support progress.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be available during the phase 2 timeline.
  • Be a CES Fellow or CESEF Coach or an instructor of evaluation in a university program.
  • Hold a Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation.
  • Be a member in good standing of CES.
  • Be able to communicate effectively in English or French.
  • Not be a CES Board member.
  • Not be involved as a mentor in the Mentoring Initiative.
  • Not be a member of the Mentoring Subcommittee.

Conflict of Interest

Applicants must declare any real or perceived conflicts of interest. Individuals with a conflict related to the CES Individual Mentoring Initiative are not eligible to participate. Selected supervisors/coaches will be notified in early Fall 2026, with work anticipated to begin in October 2026.