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Apply By: Friday, October 23, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Senior Research Analyst

Job ID:

249432

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Division:

Strategic Policy, Insights and Data Division / Analytics and Measurement Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

3 Temporary - up to 12 months with possible extension

Job code:

6A008 - ProgPlanEval06

Salary:

$86,379.00 - $127,288.00 Per year

Turn data and insights into meaningful change for Ontarians

Are you passionate about driving evidence-based decision-making and enhancing program effectiveness?

Today more than ever, government programs need to make the best possible use of resources to maximize their impact and value for Ontarians.

Consider joining the Analytics and Measurement Branch (AMB) at the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) as a Senior Research Analyst, where you will provide data analytics, performance measurement and evaluation expertise to support the development, delivery and continuous quality improvement of critical community programs and policies.

We are currently recruiting for positions within two teams within AMB:

The Measurement and Evaluation Unit is a multidisciplinary team that supports program areas across the ministry by developing outcome-focused performance measures, conducting in-house evaluations, and designing and analyzing surveys. The team is known for delivering high-quality work that helps inform policy, program, and service delivery decisions.

The Income Supports Analytics Unit provides quantitative analysis and advanced analytics to support Social Assistance programs and the Family Responsibility Office. The team's work helps partners understand the populations they serve, assess the impacts of policy and program changes, and forecast future needs.

About the job

This role offers an opportunity to play a key part in shaping evidence-based social policy and service system planning across MCCSS. Your expertise in data analytics, performance measurement and evaluation will support a more responsive and outcomes-focused social services system.

In this role, you will:

• Lead advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform social policy and service planning.
• Develop high-quality data, information, and outcome indicators to meet Ministry needs.
• Provide cross-Ministry expertise to support policy and planning initiatives.
• Promote a data-driven culture within the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

What you bring to the team

Data Analysis and Research Skills:

You have:

• Data analysis and visualization skills to interpret complex information from diverse sources.
• Experience with statistical modeling, forecasting, simulation, economic analysis, funding models, survey design, and impact evaluation.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and program evaluation.
• Proficiency in working with large datasets and analytical tools (SQL, R, Python) to generate insights and performance measures.

You can:

• Research and assess emerging trends, methodologies, and relevant data.
• Acquire, assess, and analyze data to support policy, funding, and planning decisions.

Project Management and Leadership Experience:

You can:

• Plan, lead, and execute multiple medium-to-large projects effectively.
• Independently manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Engage stakeholders, influence decision-making, and drive data improvement initiatives.
• Apply your relationship management, persuasion and advisory skills to advise internal and external partners and stakeholders, and champion improvements to the Ministry's capacity to collect, manage, and access data to drive insights.

Social, Economic, Demographic, and Service Utilization Analysis:

You have:

• Knowledge of the theories, concepts, and methods of economics, research, statistics, human resources, service utilization, population, surveys and outcome measurement needed to analyze human services data and develop actionable insights.
• An understanding of current issues and trends within the Ministry's mandate and broader human services system to inform planning and anticipate client needs.

Communication and Presentation Skills:

You can:

• Clearly communicate complex data and insights through written reports, briefing notes, and presentations.
• Deliver effective presentations to stakeholders and senior leadership on data analysis and insights.
• Prepare and present project plans, technical and status reports, and planning documents.
• Explain complex data issues and analyses to non-technical audiences in an accessible way.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Friday, October 23, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 3 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 315 Front St W, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check (Fingerprint Based), Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, Social Networking Search

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Policy and Analysis

Posted on:

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• C-SS-249432/26(3)

How to apply:

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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