Director, Evaluation

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full Time

Advisory Services

Senior Manager/Supervisor

Company name: Blueprint
Position title: Director, Evaluation
Physical location: Toronto, ON
Hybrid role – Minimum three days per week in-office
Travel – Occasional travel within Canada
Employment status: Full-time, Regular
Hiring Range: $130,000 – $180,000
Vacancy status: New

About Blueprint
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
The Director, Evaluation is a senior leadership position that plays a critical role in shaping and delivering Blueprint’s work with public sector and nonprofit clients. Reporting to Blueprint’s Competency Leader, the Director leads the development of rigorous evaluation solutions that help our clients strengthen the design, delivery and performance of public policies and programs.

This role requires deep expertise in evaluation and performance measurement combined with strong leadership and collaboration skills. You will lead a team of evaluation professionals, contribute to the development of inter-disciplinary solutions in partnership with advisory and other competency teams.

You’ll be responsible for driving excellence in methodology, engagement delivery, and sector thought leadership. This is a unique opportunity for a mission-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of evidence, strategy, and impact—and is passionate about improving public systems and outcomes across Canada.

Key responsibilities

Engagement Delivery: Lead evaluation-specific client engagements and contribute to inter-disciplinary project teams to design and deliver impactful, evidence-informed solutions.
Evaluation Methods and Innovation: Advance the use of high-quality evaluation methodologies, tools, and approaches. Guide teams in selecting and applying methods that best meet client needs and context.
Business Development: Partner with advisory teams to identify new opportunities and co-develop compelling proposals that showcase Blueprint’s evaluation expertise.
Quality Assurance: Provide strategic oversight and ensure delivery excellence across evaluation engagements, with a focus on rigor, relevance, and client value.
Thought Leadership: Develop sector-specific perspectives, tools, and publications that advance evaluation practice and position Blueprint as a leader in the field.
Team Leadership: Mentor and manage a team of evaluation professionals. Support team growth, promote a culture of learning and collaboration, and ensure delivery readiness.

The successful candidate will demonstrate Blueprint’s values of being evidence-driven, people-centred, curious, accountable, and optimistic. They will contribute to communities of practice and professional networks both within and outside of Blueprint.

What we’re looking for

15+ years of experience in the evaluation of public-funded policies and programs
10+ years of experience working in advisory services or evaluation firm
Strong understanding of how to apply data and evidence to improve public policies and programs including knowledge of a range of evaluation methods
Experience working with the public sector in one or more public policy areas: employment and training, income security, housing, community safety and justice, or human services
Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of developing client relationships and securing new opportunities
Excellent strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
Master’s degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy and Administration, Social Services.

What we offer
To ensure team members are supported to do their best work, Blueprint provides:

A mission-driven culture focused on public good and values learning and impact
Growth opportunities and mentorship in a supportive environment
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus life and disability insurance and mental health supports through GreenShield+.
RRSP matching of up to 6%.
Monthly cell-phone allowance and a one-time stipend to support home-office set-up.
Up to 18 days vacation annually, plus six universal leave days and year-end office closure (December 25 and January 1)
Annual stipends for professional development, conferences, memberships and certifications.

How to apply
We take care in ensuring that new team members align with our mission and are positioned for success in their roles. Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter by May 6, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position could be filled before the application deadline. We thank all who apply, however due to the expected volume of candidates, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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 your background or lived experience equips you for this role but doesn't exactly match the listed qualifications, please highlight this in your responses to the application questions.

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.

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