Research Analyst (Level I/II)
About The Position
Daily Bread Food Bank's mission is to collaborate with all to eliminate food insecurity and advocate for solutions to end poverty. Daily Bread distributes fresh and shelf-stable food and fresh-cooked meals to 132 member agencies and 207 food programs across Toronto, serving over 4 million client visits each year. Daily Bread also advocates with all levels of government to tackle the root causes of poverty and publishes the influential Who’s Hungry report—the most comprehensive annual study of food insecurity in Toronto. Alongside this mission-driven work, Daily Bread is committed to creating a workplace where people are supported, fairly compensated, and empowered to do meaningful, high-impact work. The Research Analyst plays a vital role in supporting this mission by coordinating and conducting qualitative, quantitative, and secondary research to understand the root causes of food insecurity and the impacts of government policies on our food bank clients. In this role, you will coordinate and deliver key data and research products while identifying and effectively communicating notable trends, inequities, and emerging issues, including for our annual Who’s Hungry initiative.
Requirements
- Post-secondary degree in a relevant field (graduate level preferred) or equivalent professional experience and training in applied research, evaluation, or data analysis
- Demonstrated experience designing and carrying out qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods research using sound research practices and maintaining data integrity
- Strong analytical judgement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify the right evidence, ask the right questions, interpret complex data, and generate meaningful, actionable insights
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to communicate key findings, trends, and policy implications clearly and accessibly through reports, briefing notes, slide decks, presentations, and other audience-appropriate materials
- Experience managing research projects from inception to completion, including developing timelines, sequencing tasks, managing multiple priorities, and identifying or mitigating risks
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SPSS or another statistical analysis program is required
- Collaborative, inclusive, and professional, with the ability to build trust, work effectively with teammates, organizational partners, and community members, and exercise discretion and respect for confidentiality
- Organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with large datasets, Power BI, or other data visualization tools
- Experience producing public-facing, advocacy-oriented, or policy-related research outputs
- Experience in community-based research
- Knowledge of poverty, food insecurity, and related social policy issues
- Stronger experience independently leading research projects, shaping project approach and timelines, and providing guidance on research methods, analysis, and interpretation in support of policy and advocacy work (for Senior Research Analyst level)
Responsibilities
- Developing research work plans, study designs, and data collection tools to support qualitative, quantitative, and secondary research projects
- Conducting primary and secondary research, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and literature reviews
- Cleaning, managing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources, including Statistics Canada, Daily Bread’s client intake database, and survey findings, while maintaining data integrity
- Coordinating research committee meetings and data collection logistics
- Supporting policy analysis and research on issues related to poverty reduction and access to food
- Identifying key findings, trends, inequities, and emerging issues, and clearly communicating their implications for internal staff, sector partners, and advocacy efforts through accessible written products, slide decks, presentations, and other audience-appropriate materials
- Reviewing communications and public-facing materials to ensure data accuracy and consistency
- Representing Daily Bread in meetings with external stakeholders, including community partners, government staff, elected representatives, students, and educators
- Providing research and data analysis support to other Daily Bread departments as needed
Benefits
- Competitive salary aligned with the Ontario Living Wage Network
- 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching after one year of employment
- Paid sick leave and personal days
- 15 days of paid vacation per year, with additional days earned each year
- A hybrid work environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Creative, kind, fun, and passionate team culture
- Active social committee
- Free daily lunches when working on-site
- Free on-site parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
