Director, Analytics

Company name: Blueprint
Position title: Director, Analytics
Physical location: Toronto, ON
Work Model: Hybrid role (minimum three days per week in-office)
Travel – Occasional within Canada
Employment status: Full-time, Regular
Compensation: On-target (base + variable) $130,000–$180,000, based on seniority, role targets, and ability to deliver results quickly.
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, Analytics 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 design and implementation of cutting edge strategies and engagements which leverage data and analytics to strengthen Canadian public policies and programs.

This role requires deep expertise in applied data analysis methods combined with strong leadership and collaboration skills. You will 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

• Thought Leadership: Develop sector-specific perspectives, tools, and publications that strengthen data analytics practice and position Blueprint as a leader in the field.
• Engagement Delivery: Lead client engagements focused on data analytics and contribute to interdisciplinary project teams to design and deliver impactful, evidence-informed solutions.
• Data Analytics Methods and Innovation: Strengthen the use of high-quality analytics methodologies, tools, and approaches. Provide guidance to teams in selecting and applying methods that best align with client needs and context.
• Business Development: Partner with advisory teams to identify new opportunities and co-develop compelling proposals that showcase Blueprint's expertise.
• Quality Assurance: Provide strategic oversight to ensure excellence in data analysis engagements, emphasizing analytical rigor, contextual relevance, and high client value.
• Team Leadership & Development: Provide mentorship and coaching to team members. Foster a culture of learning, 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

• 8+ years of progressive experience in applied data analysis, ideally in advisory, public, or nonprofit sectors.
• Strong understanding of how to integrate and analyze data to improve public policies and programs, including knowledge of a range of data integration and analysis 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.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including experience leading the day-to-day work and supporting the professional growth of an expert team.
• Master's degree or equivalent in Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Public Policy and Administration, Social Services, Natural Sciences, Business, Engineering, or Math.

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 October 28, 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 - to ensure that we can best meet your needs

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