Job Description

Join Our Team

Imagine being part of an organization that adds value to our community, cares about its staff, and creates a supportive workplace environment. Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives by providing mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 16,000 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.



We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness, opportunities for employment, a place to call home, and a sense of belonging.

One par-time permanent Evaluation and Decision Support Analyst position available, starting on October 06, 2025, working 22.5 hours per week.

What's In It for You?

Job Band H (hourly wages): Min - $29.51, Mid - $32.04, Max - $36.33 A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives. Enrollment in a defined pension plan with the Heath Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). Enrollment in our Modular Health and Dental Benefits plan with Sun Life. Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services. Paid vacation (accumulated bi-weekly) 15 hours of personal time per year. Paid sick time (accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours. 11 paid holiday benefits per year plus a floater day. Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise. Employee Referral Incentive Program. Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Staff appreciation events.

Your Role:

Manages and analyzes data to inform and guide conversations, thinking, development and delivery of social services to ensure services align with the needs of the community. Supports in the organization, collection, analysis, translation, and dissemination of evaluation data to support program and client outcomes. Supports leadership in effective use of proactive and predictive human-based data; translates needs into data solutions that help guide service delivery, clinical care, and program quality improvement. Coordinates agency, regional and provincial level database and evaluation projects Talent in database software management, comfort with software platforms and data manipulation, ability to learn new applications and platforms readily. Strong critical thinking and collaborative communication skills, strong written and verbal communication. Ability to interact with and relate to a wide cross-section of staff, including provision of in-service training for agency staff. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as time management and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet timelines. Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as collaborate effectively. Works in alignment with the Agency's commitment to equity to further create a sense of belonging at the Agency.

The above tasks are representative but not all inclusive.

Your Talents and Experience:

Relevant degree in social sciences or health related discipline at B.A. level or equivalent. Talent in database software management and predictive data analytics, comfort with software platforms and data manipulation, ability to learn new applications and platforms readily. Strong critical thinking and collaborative communication skills, strong written and verbal communication. Ability to interact with and relate to a wide cross-section of staff, including provision of in-service training for agency staff. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as time management and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet timelines. Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as collaborate effectively. Must possess or be able to obtain a broad knowledge of Mental Health Services programs and possess a commitment to objective ongoing program evaluation. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and databases.

If you are community-focused and share our values and commitment to equity, we want you to grow with us. Please submit your application in confidence,

no later than 4 pm on September 19, 2025.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If you don't have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description, but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and quality; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require any support submitting your application or during the interview process by contacting Human Resources at hr@starlingcs.ca or by calling 519-707-1958 ext. 1247.

Our Commitment to Equity:

To better serve the diversity of our community, the agency is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for both clients and staff, with particular attention to supporting BIPOC communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. We understand that addressing systemic inequities is crucial to fulfilling our mission and promoting the well-being of the communities we serve.



Our equity strategy is guided by core principles that emphasize celebrating diversity, building strong partnerships, prioritizing client service, and recognizing equity is a shared responsibility.