ABOUT THE SUMMER ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
The Toronto Blue Jays are looking for students who will be entering the final year of their undergraduate program, (September 2027), who are interested in learning from industry-leading professionals and exploring what it means to be a part of Canada’s only Major League Baseball team.
Students will join our Summer Associate program, with a focus on developing the next generation of Blue Jays leaders. The Summer Associate Program will give students access to cohort-specific learning, social, and mentorship opportunities, including a cross-departmental mentor and game-day shadowing opportunities.
Over the summer, candidates will gain valuable real-world experience in the sports industry and discover what it means to be a part of the Toronto Blue Jays team here at Rogers Centre.
ABOUT THE STRATEGY & ANALYTICS TEAM
The Strategy & Analytics team helps all areas of Toronto Blue Jays Business Operations make better decisions by working on key business initiatives, analyzing data, and sharing insights. Working cross-functionally, our team provides insights and analysis to deliver a strong fact base and logical framework for planning and decision-making. The Strategy & Analytics Summer Associate will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the Toronto Blue Jays’ approach to strategic decision-making and gain exposure to all areas of the organization.
This role is a 4-month paid position from May to August 2027, with the potential to be extended to a full-time position upon graduation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Throughout the summer on the Strategy & Analytics team, you will have the opportunity to work on various projects, which may include the following:
- Collaborating with leaders across the business on strategic projects to drive and deliver results, in partnership with cross-functional teams (e.g., developing and executing a strategy to attract new corporate buyers to the Blue Jays)
- Addressing key business problems by formulating and testing hypotheses, synthesizing findings, developing recommendations, and helping to translate recommendations into results (e.g., should the Blue Jays launch a new ticket product?)
- Gathering and analyzing data to uncover trends, patterns, and anomalies.
- Translating complex data findings into clear, actionable insights that can be easily understood and applied by other stakeholders (e.g., analyzing survey data to understand key pain points in the gameday experience of our fans)
- Performing complex analysis and modelling to forecast trends and anticipate customer behaviour (e.g., forecasting ticket sales, likelihood of a fan renewing/repurchasing, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in university or college with an expected graduation in 2028
- Preferred major in business administration, commerce, economics, computer science, engineering, math, statistics, or a similar program
- Strong critical thinker with polished communication skills
- Collaborator with a sense of curiosity, and a willingness to learn
- Able to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Able to interpret and analyze data to support decision-making
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SQL, Python, R, or Tableau is an asset
- Enthusiastic about solving challenging business problems
- Baseball knowledge and passion for the game are a plus
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
Salary: The anticipated base compensation for this role is $24.00 per hour.
Position Status: New
What we offer to you
- Commitment to our team - we want you to succeed!
- Ongoing, hands-on training to help you develop your skills
- Excellent employee discount to use towards Jays gear
- A unique employment experience working for the only MLB team in Canada
Toronto Blue Jays have a strong commitment to diversity, accessibility and inclusion. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in shaping the future of our club. Together, we will build a team that reflects the richness of the game and the communities that we represent.
Throughout the recruitment process, we are dedicated to working with candidates who have accessibility needs to ensure they have the necessary support to perform at their best. Questions regarding accessibility throughout the recruitment process can be directed to [email protected].
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a university or college program
- Expected graduation in 2028
- Strong critical-thinking skills
- Polished communication skills
- Ability to collaborate, show curiosity, and learn
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to interpret and analyze data for decision-making
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Major in business administration, commerce, economics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a similar field
- Experience with SQL, Python, R, or Tableau
- Enthusiasm for solving challenging business problems
- Baseball knowledge and passion for the game
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
What We Do
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, competing in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League East Division. Established in 1977, they are currently the only Canadian team in the league. The club plays its home games at the Rogers Centre and is owned by Rogers Communications.
