Director, Advisory Services - Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2V6

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Company name: BlueprintPosition title: Director, Advisory ServicesPhysical location: Toronto, ONHybrid role – Minimum three days per week in-officeTravel – Occasional travel within CanadaEmployment status: Full-time, RegularHiring Range: $130,000 – $180,000Vacancy status: NewAbout BlueprintBlueprint helps decision-makers use data and evidence to tackle complex public policy challenges and improve outcomes for people across Canada. As trusted advisors to government, community, and industry leaders, we work across a wide range of policy areas, including employment, income security, mental health, child and youth development, housing, community safety, and justice.Using an interdisciplinary approach, we deliver solutions that integrate policy analysis, strategic program review, applied research, data analytics, measurement, and evaluation—ensuring policies and programs maximize public value and make life better for Canadians.About the roleThe Director, Advisory Services is a senior leadership position that plays a critical role in shaping and delivering Blueprint’s work with public sector and nonprofit clients. Reporting to the Advisory Leader, the Director leads interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact solutions that help clients improve the design, delivery, and performance of policies, programs, and services.This role requires deep expertise in one or more public policy domains—such as employment and training, housing, justice, or human services—and a strong understanding of public systems. You’ll bring that domain knowledge to bear as you help clients tackle complex challenges, drawing on a rigorous toolkit that includes applied research, policy analysis, service design, implementation support, performance measurement, and evaluation.You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to government leaders, ensuring our work is grounded in evidence, tailored to context, and focused on generating real-world impact. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of engagement delivery—from opportunity development and proposal writing to execution, quality assurance and relationship management. This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative, mission-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, policy, and implementation—and who is passionate about using data and evidence to maximize public value and improve outcomes for people across Canada.Key responsibilities

• Business development: Lead and manage the full life cycle of business development, from opportunity identification, proposal development, and project / engagement delivery and oversight.
• Engagement delivery: Lead interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality advisory engagements that span policy analysis, strategic program review, service design, implementation support, performance measurement, and evaluation. Ensure projects are rigorous, responsive to client needs, and focused on outcomes.
• Client account management: Proactively lead a portfolio of client accounts nurturing strong relationships that create a high value, trusted advisor relationship, identifying opportunities for ongoing engagement and ensuring high quality execution of client deliverables.
• Network building: Build and nurture an extensive network of client and sector relationships to broaden understanding of sector trends and identify business intelligence and client insights.
• Sector strategy and thought leadership: Bring deep policy and system expertise to shape Blueprint’s strategy in key sectors. Produce insights, publications, and frameworks that build brand awareness and advance understanding of emerging challenges and promising approaches.
• Delivery excellence: Provide leadership and quality oversight across client engagements ensuring delivery excellence and outcomes are achieved.
• Team leadership: Build and mentor high-performing, cross-functional teams. Support professional growth, foster a collaborative culture, and ensure the team is set up for success.

The successful candidate will demonstrate Blueprint’s values of being evidence-driven, people-centred, curious, accountable, and optimistic. They will contribute to communities of practice and professional networks both within and outside of Blueprint.What we’re looking for

• 10 to 15+ years of experience in public sector advisory services
• Experience working with the public sector in one or more public policy areas: employment and training, income security, housing, community safety and justice, or human services
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of growing relationships and opportunities and winning engagements
• Strong analytical and strategic skills, with a data-driven approach to problem solving, decision-making and solutions design
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Highly developed client relationship management skills and network building capabilities.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy and Administration, Social Services.

What we offer To ensure team members are supported to do their best work, Blueprint provides:

• A mission-driven culture focused on public good and values learning and impact
• Growth opportunities and mentorship in a supportive environment
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus life and disability insurance and mental health supports through GreenShield+.
• RRSP matching of up to 6%.
• Monthly cell-phone allowance and a one-time stipend to support home-office set-up.
• Up to 18 days vacation annually, plus six universal leave days and year-end office closure (December 25 and January 1)
• Annual stipends for professional development, conferences, memberships and certifications.

How to applyWe take care in ensuring that new team members align with our mission and are positioned for success in their roles. Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter by May 6, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position could be filled before the application deadline. We thank all who apply, however due to the expected volume of candidates, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusionBlueprint is strongly committed to equal opportunities in employment and reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We recognize that diversity enriches our approach to problem solving and contributes to an inclusive work environment. Thus, we welcome and encourage applications from people of all identities and lived experiences, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If your background or lived experience equips you for this role but doesn #39;t exactly match the listed qualifications, please highlight this in your responses to the application questions.AccommodationsBlueprint is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. Please contact careers@blueprint-ade.ca to ensure that we can best meet your needs.Powered by JazzHR