Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one.

We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.

From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club.

Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities - and we’re just getting started.

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.

So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.

** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **

Job Description

MLSE LaunchPad is a 42,000 sq. ft. Sport For Development facility where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential. Supported by MLSE’s professional sports teams- the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto Argonauts and Toronto FC, it is the first facility of its kind in North America. As a collaborative space promoting social change by leveraging sport, education and research, our programming is focused on four pillars: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Ready for School and Ready for Work. To learn more visit www.MLSELaunchPad.org .

About the position:

You will be working on an energetic and dynamic Research & Evaluation team to organize and conduct the collection, analysis, and sharing of data required for ongoing program evaluation, research studies, quality assessment and improvement, and to support data-driven decision-making. This team prides itself on conducting timely, efficient, and impactful research in the youth sport sector, and holds our ‘youth first, always’ value at the core of its work.

As a Research Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to advance the implementation of a comprehensive strategy for measuring the impact of multiple MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad programs and initiatives, including collaborative programs delivered with community and corporate partners. You will also support in evaluating data specific to our digital youth engagement platform as MLSE LaunchPad strives to develop best-in-class programs and research to enhance the use of sports for positive youth development and develop best practices for Corporate Social Responsibility in the professional sports sector.

Lastly, you will have the opportunity to execute evaluation strategies using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies; social, community-based, and/or clinical research; process and outcomes measurement; and research writing, including scholarly manuscripts, industry reports, and grant applications.

• Coordinate the implementation of multiple research and evaluation processes in youth Sport For Development with a high degree of quality and efficiency.
• Work effectively alongside administrators, coordinators, community partners, and corporate partners to organize streamlined processes related to program outputs and outcomes.
• Lead measurement and evaluation capacity building with external organizations, including logic model development, survey creation, implementation support, and reporting.
• Create, edit, and collate research-related documents, including manuscripts, reports, one-pagers, and grant applications.
• Manage a multifaceted data collection and analysis schedule in adherence with timelines.
• Train internal and partner staff in data collection procedures as needed while monitoring for uniform data collection compliance and data quality.
• Act as data custodian for physical and electronic data in adherence to privacy policy and ethical standards.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting and evaluating research.
• Knowledge to conduct or support research and evaluate data.
• Enjoy supporting staff in creating insight from data and turning results into actionable plans. You can navigate the research world, including publication and grants, research ethics, guidelines, and regulations.
• Good understanding of the communities we serve and aspire to create equitable opportunities for participation.
• Familiarity with applying anti-oppressive and anti-racist principles to your work and engage in continued learning in these areas.
• Bring forward exciting ideas and insightful input to the work you do. You can imagine the multiple ways participants engage with a program and use data and research to support your thinking.
• Able to collaborate with partners and participants on program evaluation requirements.
• You create efficient systems that enable you to work quickly, solve problems proactively, and produce exceptional quality work.
• Confident in utilizing Microsoft Office and statistical programs to support your productivity and data analysis.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills. You coach staff towards success and are comfortable working with partners, participants, and community members of varying ages, cultural backgrounds, and lived experiences.
• Experience with Sport For Development programming and research would be a bonus.

Please apply by: Thursday, Oct. 30 at 11:59 pm.

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At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable , diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com . This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.