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Behavioural Scientist, Communications
City of Toronto · Toronto · Closes in 5 days
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1 Check who can apply You are here
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 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
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
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
Closing date: November 2 (Closes in 5 days) Check the closing time on the posting.
Apply through the City of Toronto job posting before the closing date. Your application must describe how your qualifications match the key qualifications listed.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
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.
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