RESEARCH ANALYST 1

City of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Toronto is seeking a Research Analyst to support procurement and contract management for Parks & Recreation operations. You will monitor contract requests, provide procurement support, and help develop procurement documentation such as specifications, scopes of work, and business cases.

Reporting to the Supervisor Procurement Coordination, you will analyze data, build models, and collaborate with PMMD, Finance and Legal to ensure adherence to corporate policies while driving process

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field and/or purchasing designation, Finance, Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable experience drafting and executing procurement documents (RFQs, RFPs and NCPs) with strong knowledge of purchasing policies, by-laws and procedures.
• Considerable experience conducting contract analysis, cost benefit analysis, developing and compiling financial, operating, and performance data, preparing financial and operational plans and analyzing purchasing reports and performance indicators.
• Considerable experience with SAP, Ariba Sourcing, RPGS system, Contract Management, Spend Module or Supplier Lifecycle Performance, along with Microsoft Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, evaluates, and interprets quantitative and qualitative data to support improvements to procurement processes, contract management, and service delivery.
• Supports Contract Leads throughout the procurement process, including but not limited to, scope of work, quantity estimates, drafting purchasing documents (RFQs, RFPs, NCPs), contract awards and execution.
• Contributes to the development of new operational initiatives, policies, and strategies.
• Identifies and monitors key trends and emerging issues related to procurement and contract management evaluation and usage to inform decision-making and improve service delivery.
• Provides policy analysis and research support on procurement-related planning issues and financial operations, including benchmarking, service metrics, and strategic procurement trends.
• Prepares detailed reports, briefing notes, and supporting documentation for senior management and contract leads outlining research findings, recommendations, and operational implications.
• Summarizes findings from studies and data analysis using statistical, geographic, and economic techniques, and prepares presentations or reports for various stakeholders.
• Provides research and analytical support to internal sections, senior management and contract leads by retrieving and sharing relevant data, including procurement performance metrics and funding mapping.
• Develops and maintains databases and tools to track procurement activity, contract usage, payment data, and performance indicators.
• Maintains a repository of research data, statistical reports, procurement guidelines, and Council reports. Assists in cataloguing, filing, and updating information for easy reference and internal use.
• Participates in interdivisional meetings and working groups. Collaborates with PMMD, Finance, Legal Services, and other stakeholders to support procurement policy development, service improvement initiatives, and compliance with corporate policies

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba Sourcing

RPGS system

Contract Management

Spend Module

Supplier Lifecycle Performance

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Job ID: 66085
Division & Section: Parks & Recreation, Management Services, Financial Services
Work Location:Metro Hall, 55 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 0C4
Job Type & Duration:Temporary Vacancy, 12 months minimum.
Hourly Rate: $47.07 - $51.58
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 13-OCT-2026 to 27-OCT-2026

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Supervisor Procurement Coordination, the Research Analyst plays a key role in supporting procurement and contract management for operations, while also advancing data analysis and process improvement initiatives. The position is responsible for monitoring and responding to contract management requests and providing procurement support to the Parks and Recreation. The Research Analyst also contributes to procurement policy adherence by liaising with Purchasing and Materials Management Division (PMMD) to ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies, support the development of divisional procurement strategies, and assist in the preparation of procurement-related documentation, including specifications, scopes of work, and business cases.

Major Responsibilities:

• Collects, analyzes, evaluates, and interprets quantitative and qualitative data to support improvements to procurement processes, contract management, and service delivery.
• Supports Contract Leads throughout the procurement process, including but not limited to, scope of work, quantity estimates, drafting purchasing documents (RFQs, RFPs, NCPs), contract awards and execution.
• Contributes to the development of new operational initiatives, policies, and strategies.
• Identifies and monitors key trends and emerging issues related to procurement and contract management evaluation and usage to inform decision-making and improve service delivery.
• Provides policy analysis and research support on procurement-related planning issues and financial operations, including benchmarking, service metrics, and strategic procurement trends.
• Prepares detailed reports, briefing notes, and supporting documentation for senior management and contract leads outlining research findings, recommendations, and operational implications.
• Summarizes findings from studies and data analysis using statistical, geographic, and economic techniques, and prepares presentations or reports for various stakeholders.
• Provides research and analytical support to internal sections, senior management and contract leads by retrieving and sharing relevant data, including procurement performance metrics and funding mapping.
• Develops and maintains databases and tools to track procurement activity, contract usage, payment data, and performance indicators.
• Maintains a repository of research data, statistical reports, procurement guidelines, and Council reports. Assists in cataloguing, filing, and updating information for easy reference and internal use.
• Participates in interdivisional meetings and working groups. Collaborates with PMMD, Finance, Legal Services, and other stakeholders to support procurement policy development, service improvement initiatives, and compliance with corporate policies

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Post-secondary education in a related field and/or purchasing designation, Finance, Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable experience drafting and executing procurement documents (RFQs, RFPs and NCPs) with strong knowledge of purchasing policies, by-laws and procedures.
• Considerable experience conducting contract analysis, cost benefit analysis, developing and compiling financial, operating, and performance data, preparing financial and operational plans and analyzing purchasing reports and performance indicators.
• Considerable experience with various software packages such as SAP, Ariba Sourcing, RPGS system, Contract Management, Spend Module or Supplier Lifecycle Performance, along with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

You must also have:

• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to take initiative to problem solve.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to research, access, and summarize quantitative and qualitative information.
• Ability to understand complex data systems and perform analysis and interpretation on them.
• Ability to function or operate as a member of an interdisciplinary team and represent the division in a variety of situations.
• Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet established deadlines.
• Knowledge of the City's purchasing procedures and policies.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to perform calculations and review and/or interpret reports.

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