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Behavioural Scientist, Communications

City of Toronto · Communications, Marketing, Comms & Digital Strategy

This job in plain words

This temporary full-time role at Toronto City Hall applies behavioural science to City communications, campaigns and digital content. The job also leads the City's behavioural science work, including training staff and guiding project teams.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

The posting is on the City's public job site, so external candidates can apply. It does not list citizenship or work permit rules, but applicants must show how they meet the key qualifications.

Education
Master's degree · Master's degree or higher in behavioural science, psychology, behavioural economics, public policy, human-centered design or a related field
Experience
Extensive experience in research, data collection, analysis and reporting, plus experience designing evaluations
Job type
Full-time, temporary, 18-month contract, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

What they ask for:

  • Master's degree or higher in behavioural science or a related field
  • Extensive experience with research, data analysis and reporting
  • Experience designing rigorous evaluations, such as randomized controlled trials
  • Skill in one statistical programming language, such as R or Stata
  • Strong influencing, negotiation and consensus-building skills

What you would do

  • Designs science-based solutions to change targeted behaviours
  • Conducts research and evaluations to inform decisions
  • Oversees project teams, consultants and work quality
  • Develops and leads training for communications staff
  • Manages assigned budget within approved limits
  • Analyzes confidential employee data on workplace culture

How to apply

Apply through the City of Toronto job posting before the closing date. Your application must describe how your qualifications match the key qualifications listed.

Good to know:

  • The posting does not state the pay period for the salary range.
  • The role handles confidential employee and labour relations information.
  • There is one open position, posted October 19 to November 2, 2026.
  • The City offers accommodation during recruitment on request.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the City of Toronto career site counts: read it before you apply.

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