Research Analyst
Company name: Blueprint
Position title: Research Analyst
Location: Toronto, ON
Work Model: Hybrid role (minimum two days per week in-office)
Travel – Occasional travel within Canada
Employment status: Full-time, Regular
Hiring Range: $50,000 to $65,000 (dependent on skills and qualifications)
Vacancy status: Existing Vacancy
Blueprint helps decision-makers use data and evidence to tackle complex public policy challenges and improve outcomes for people across Canada. As trusted advisors to government, community, and industry leaders, we work across a wide range of policy areas, including employment, income security, mental health, child and youth development, housing, community safety, and justice
Using an interdisciplinary approach, we deliver solutions that integrate policy analysis, strategic program review, applied research, data analytics, measurement, and evaluation—ensuring policies and programs maximize public value and make life better for Canadians.
About the role
Our team works collaboratively with governments, industry leaders, and community partners to unlock the power of data and evidence to design and deliver better policies, programs, and services and improve outcomes for Canadians.
The Analyst role is Blueprint’s entry level consulting position. In this role, you will support projects through data collection and analysis, secondary research, project coordination, and contributions to client deliverables and proposals. As an Analyst, you will bring curiosity, strong logical reasoning skills, and pragmatism to identifying how data and evidence can be used to achieve client needs and objectives. The successful candidate will work on multiple projects at any given time and will balance competing priorities and timelines with support from their manager.
Analysts at Blueprint have the opportunity to develop both specialist and generalist skillsets across our policy domains, depending on project needs and individual interests.
Key activities and responsibilities include:
- Overseeing research operations activities and project logistics (e.g., organizing focus groups and interviews, preparing agendas and meeting materials, distributing survey incentives, contributing to project workplans and budgets)
- Contributing to evidence and evaluation strategies for clients that include learning questions, logic models and/or theories of change, and data collection and analytical approaches
- Assisting in the development of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools (e.g., surveys, focus group protocols, participatory activities)
- Implementing data collection strategies including programming and fielding surveys, and supporting with interviews or focus groups
- Cleaning and analyzing quantitative and/or qualitative data
- Conducting secondary research (e.g., literature reviews, jurisdictional scans)
- Contributing to briefing notes, reports, and knowledge mobilization materials for a range of internal and external audiences
- Contributing to proposals, project pitches, and other business development activities (as needed)
A successful Analyst must have a growth mindset and be able to think systematically. A successful Analyst will demonstrate strong analytical thinking, motivation, adaptability, and a learning orientation, along with the ability to think systematically about complex problems.
Blueprint works with a coaching and mentorship learning approach for staff that is grounded in our belief in the critical importance of continuous learning and feedback. All staff are expected to work closely with, and seek constructive feedback from, senior team members with expertise in a range of disciplines—such as trauma-informed research, facilitation, program design, secondary research, and quantitative data analysis—as they expand their skillsets. Staff are also encouraged (and supported) to contribute to communities of practice and professional networks both within and outside of Blueprint.
What we’re looking for
Minimum requirements
- Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in the Social Sciences (e.g., Economics, Urban Planning, Psychology, Public Health, Political Science), Public Policy, or Public Administration
- 1+ year(s) of experience working in client-facing, public sector and/or professional services contexts
- Demonstrated interest in social services, public policy, data, and evidence in Canada
- Experience coordinating or supporting research and evaluation projects
- Data analysis, quantitative, qualitative or mixed-methods research experience
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to summarize complex information and prepare clear and concise briefing notes, reports, presentations, and knowledge mobilization materials for a range of audiences
- High standards for accuracy and attention to detail
- Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to balance independent, focused work with collaborative work on multiple projects at any given time in a hybrid work environment
- Ability to navigate tight timelines, prioritize time and tasks, actively communicate progress, promptly escalate challenges and risks, and propose solutions
- Experience and confidence working alongside multiple partners and clients who may have different motivations and priorities
- Experience and comfort working in contexts that are dynamic, ambiguous, and uncertain, and pivoting when priorities and needs change
- Comfort working in a high-performance culture where team members are expected to give and receive timely, constructive, and candid feedback
- Proficiency with Microsoft software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and willingness to learn and use tools and platforms (e.g., Slack, Qualtrics, Miro, Condens, Zoom, Microsoft Co-Pilot or ChatGPT)
- Commitment to ongoing learning about anti-racist and equity-driven practice (experience working with historically and systemically excluded communities strongly preferred)
- Knowledge of evidence-based policy and practices, the social services sector in Ontario (or Canada more broadly), and evaluation is a plus
To ensure team members feel valued, supported, and able to do their best work, Blueprint provides:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, and additional mental health supports through GreenShield+.
- RRSP matching of up to 6%.
- Monthly cell-phone allowance, as well as a one-time stipend to support with your home-office set-up.
- An annual vacation entitlement of up to 18 days per year, not including Blueprint’s organization-wide closure between December 25th and January 1st and six additional universal leave days per year.
- Annual stipends for all staff for professional and practice-area development, conferences, and relevant memberships and certifications.
How to apply
We believe in taking the time and care needed to make sure that new team members see themselves in our mission and are in roles that reflect their skills, goals, and interests. We ask interested candidates to please apply by Tuesday, April 21st 2026. Candidates selected for further consideration will be invited to take part in a 45-minute virtual interview. Following the first interview, candidates selected to move forward will be invited to complete a short assignment that reflects the type of tasks a new Analyst would be asked to do. In the final stage of recruitment, candidates will be asked to take part in an in-person interview at Blueprint’s office.
Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Blueprint is strongly committed to equal opportunities in employment and reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We recognize that diversity enriches our approach to problem solving and contributes to an inclusive work environment. Thus, we welcome and encourage applications from people of all identities and lived experiences, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If you feel that your experiences position you to excel in this role but do not meet the requirements above, please highlight this in your responses to the application questions.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Our Hiring Process
Blueprint may use AI tools embedded in our applicant tracking system to support parts of our recruitment process such as application screening. These tools are designed to enhance consistency and make sure that applications are thoughtfully considered. However, all hiring decisions are made by our team.
Accommodations
Blueprint is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. Please contact [email protected] to ensure that we can best meet your needs.