Full Time Research Analyst

Job Category: Policy Planning & Research

Toronto Water, Capital Planning & Implementation

Metro Hall, 55 John St.

Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, 1 Permanent, 2 Temporary (12 months)

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $47.07- $51.58

Shift Information: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week.

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Posting Period: 18-Mar-2026 to 1-Apr-2026
Develops, consolidates and integrates new and existing computer applications to store and retrieve data related to Divisional projects and activities

Reporting to the Supervisor of Contracts, Tenders & Payments, the Research Analyst 1 performs and assists in the tendering, awarding, execution and financial administration of design and construction related contracts and agreements for various City divisions and its agencies.

Conducts research on topics involving collection of information such as procurement options available for client divisions and recovery methods for payments
Collects, analyzes, evaluates and interprets information/findings to develop recommendations for improvement to existing Divisional projects, policies and services and in the development of theories, concepts and objectives for new Divisional projects, policies and services.
Prepares abstracts and summaries of studies using a range of analytical techniques such as statistical, economic and scientific
Provides research support to other Divisions, Councillors, task forces and committees by locating and providing information requested. Circulates data throughout Division.
Develops and sets up computer applications to store and retrieve data (e.g., research data, statistics, acts, books, periodicals, reference material and council minutes.
Provides policy analysis and research support on a broad range of economic, business and strategic infrastructure issues.
Writes reports for Council based on research. Documents findings, supporting data, recommendations and theories. Collects, purchases, indexes/catalogues and files material.
Updates material using personal computer. Attends meetings with staff, networks with other Divisions, different levels of government, libraries and community agencies. Post-secondary education in a related field and/or purchasing designation, Finance, Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Considerable experience with contract administration support, such as preparations of nRFP, NCP, RFSQ, RFPs, RFQs, tenders, bid evaluations, contract awards and/or execution of contract agreements.
• Considerable experience with a variety of software packages such as financial modules of S4HANA, PTP, Ariba and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio and Excel).
• Considerable experience with project cost accounting, such as tracking progress payments and processing invoices.
• Ability to provide work direction and training to staff.

Knowledge with research, analysis, tracking and interpretation of data and contract management data with an ability to create statistical reports and databases
Knowledge of purchasing procedures, By-laws, policies and guidelines
Knowledge of the City's Toronto Water management policies, programs and budget process
Ability to provide customer service to the public and deal with staff at all levels.
Ability to prepare clear and succinct summaries, reports and correspondences for Senior Management, Committees and Council.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of municipal and interrelated government legislation, policies and procedures.
Understanding of the Construction Act as it applies to this position, and of all applicable by laws and Federal and Provincial Sales Tax Legislation.
Ability to prepare and execute legal documents.
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