Research and Accountability Officer

About the role

The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is seeking an experienced research professional with advanced expertise in quantitative and qualitative research to lead research and evaluation work. Reporting to the Manager of Research and Accountability, the officer designs, implements, analyzes and interprets research and evaluation projects that support the HDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan and its operational goals, covering areas such as learning, engagement, Indigenous rights, human rights, mental health and environmental citizenship. The position is in the Research and Accountability Department at the New Street Education Centre in Burlington, on a 35-hour week, starting Tuesday, January 5, 2027, with an annual salary of $100,743 to $120,136 (Band 8). The Board follows a work-from-home procedure allowing up to 50% remote work with supervisor approval.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate system-level measurement and evaluation to support the Multi-Year Strategic Plan and operational goals.
• Design and run research, data collection and evaluation strategies to monitor practices, processes, perceptions and outcomes.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using statistical techniques and software such as SPSS, SAS, R, Python, NVivo and Power BI.
• Provide research consultation to staff and stakeholders on research design, surveys, program evaluation and data management.
• Interpret education datasets such as student achievement, demographic and perception data to inform planning and improvement.
• Apply principles of equity, human rights, Indigenous rights and Indigenous data sovereignty, including OCAP and UNDRIP, to research and reporting.
• Support the external research review process, ensuring alignment with legislation, privacy requirements and research ethics guidance such as TCPS 2.
• Prepare reports for senior administrators and share findings with professional communities.

Required profile

• PhD in Education, Social Sciences, Health or a related discipline, with a focus on research design, measurement and evaluation.
• Four to seven years of research experience, preferably in a school board setting.
• Strong understanding of education, including curriculum, instruction, special education, equity and inclusion.
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation.

Required skills

• Quantitative and qualitative research methods, psychometrics and statistical modelling.
• Data analysis and visualization with SPSS, SAS, R, Python, Power BI and NVivo.
• Knowledge of OCAP, UNDRIP, TCPS 2, the Ontario Ministry of Education's Equity Action Plan and Anti-Racism Data Standards.
• Project management and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Applications, with resume and supporting documents, are submitted through the Board's online application portal by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2026.