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 research projects and supporting researchers through the planning and implementation of research projects.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and thematically analyze descriptive content and data from a variety of source materials, including primary and secondary data sources.
• 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 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

To help ensure you submit your complete application file successfully please follow these instructions.

1. Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE file in PDF (only) format and named with the following naming convention: LASTNAME First Name Researcher.pdf

2. Send your PDF application file with the subject heading of LASTNAME FirstName Researcher only to the following email address: contact@wellesleyinstitute.com

This posting closes on May 15, 2026, at 5:59 p.m. ET.

Interviews will be held the week of June 1, 2026.

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.