Researcher

Position title: Researcher
Type: 12-month contract

At Wellesley Institute, we are more than a think tank, we’re a catalyst for change. A driving force committed to creating a society where health is a birthright for all, not a privilege for some.   

We develop research-based insights and draw on community knowledge to shape evidence on how to improve population health. We take our insights and we work with changemakers to identify actions that are needed to improve health and equity in health in the Greater Toronto Area.

A career at Wellesley Institute is an opportunity to use your talents to help create a healthier and more equitable Greater Toronto Area for all. Our people are essential to our efforts and we will empower you to be successful in your role. 

The Role

Wellesley Institute is currently working on a range of research projects which aim to improve health equity in Ontario. To support this work, we are seeking a researcher to work with our team on primary care research with equity-deserving populations and on the social determinants of health. This position will report to the CEO through our Director of Research.

Qualifications, skills, and experience

• Degree at the Master’s level or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of health equity, the social determinants of health and issues related to primary care.
• Expertise in a range of research methods, including environmental scans, literature reviews, qualitative interviews and focus groups.
• Experience coordinating or managing a research project and supporting researchers through the planning and implementation of community-focused research projects.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and thematically analyze descriptive content and qualitative data from a variety of methodologies, including key informant interviews and focus groups.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and document findings to develop policy-relevant recommendations.
• Knowledge and experience with data management and analytics software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to work on a collaborative team with others.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines among multiple tasks.

General Information

Wellesley Institute is located in downtown Toronto. This is an on-site position. We are currently working a hybrid of onsite/remote but may return to on-site only.

Wellesley Institute has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in place. Employees are required to get COVID-19 booster vaccinations promptly when they become eligible and only those who are willing to meet these criteria should apply for this position. Wellesley Institute will comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code requirements regarding exemption requests.

Wellesley Institute is strongly committed to diversity and especially welcomes applications from people from Black and other racialized communities, women, Indigenous communities, people with disabilities, people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

How to Apply

Applications can be sent in one PDF file to  contact@wellesleyinstitute.com  with Primary Care Researcher in the subject line. This posting closes September 26, 2025 at 5:59 p.m. ET. Interviews will be held the week of September 29, 2025.

We appreciate all those who took the time to apply. However, only those we wish to interview will be contacted. All questions about the posting can be directed to the email above.