About SPARC BC Research Consulting Services

SPARC BC has a 44-year history of working with government and civil society organizations across BC on a diverse range of community projects. Our extensive knowledge of social policy and planning issues combined with our multi-disciplinary approach to qualitative and quantitative research ensures we deliver effective products for our clients.

For more information about SPARC BC Research and Consulting, contact Scott Graham, Manager of Research and Consulting Department: 604.718.8501

Services

SPARC BC researchers and consultants will work closely with you on a tailored approach that is locally relevant and inclusive.  Our focus on people and process means we build capacity that stays in your community or organization. We have extensive experience in many areas, including:

 

  • Accessibility & Inclusion
  • Affordable Housing & Homelessness
  • Community Engagement
  • Custom Resource Material
  • Data Collection & Analysis
  • Gap Analysis & Needs Assessment
  • Intercultural Work
  • Program Evaluation
  • Strategic Planning for Non-profits
  • Social Planning

 

 

Researchers and Project Coordinators

 

Scott Graham

Manager of Research & Consulting

Director of Community Development Education

Specialties: Community-based participatory action research, policy analysis, community engagement methods, curriculum development

 

Karen Lai

Project Coordinator

Specialties: Accessibility & Inclusion

 

Karen Thompson

Researcher

Specialties: Gaps & Needs analysis, Data Analysis

 

Jim Sands

Project Coordinator

Specialties: Community engagement methods, social planning

What People Are Saying

"We found working with SPARC BC very valuable for our community engagement project. They carefully listened to what we had in mind and then structured the agenda in such a way that the event came together really well with participants engaged during the whole event. SPARC BC also provided us with valuable research that helped us understand the topic at hand. I would use them again."

- Saša Loggin, Terrace Make Children First Network, on Network Development