Job Description

Requisition ID: 19143

Department: Transit Services Dept.

Service: Safety, Regulatory, Trng & Dev Service

Branch: Special Constable Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 18 months

Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation: ATU 1760

Salary Information: $65,279.76 - $92,588.86 annually (2023 rates of pay)

Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo

Application Close: 25/09/2025

JOB SUMMARY

This job plays a critical role enhancing public safety and operational efficiency within the transit system.

You are responsible for collecting and interpreting data related to criminal activities and incidents trends occurring within the transit network while following transit policies and procedures. You provide actionable insights and intelligence to support the Special Constable's effort in preventing and responding to crime on transit.

You are also responsible for preparing and presenting data and facts to Team Leaders, Special Constables and management with respect to the Community Safety Policing Act and the Memorandum of Agreement with Ottawa Police.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a 4-year University degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Business Administration or a related field.
Minimum 4 years of experience working in data management and/or quantitative analysis including data collection, predictive modelling, statistical analysis, data mining, data visualization, and performance measurement. Experience drafting reports and providing recommendations to management.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of data governance and data management practices Knowledge of data systems and statistical data collection Knowledge of survey and analysis techniques Knowledge of concepts of monitoring, evaluating, and reporting Understanding of developing data analytic models and frameworks Knowledge of database principles and structure Knowledge of statistical analysis, statistical methods related to quality tracking and reporting, interpretation, methods, tools and predictive modeling Understanding of emerging research methodology and technology Understanding of related software and information systems (i.e. database management tools, SAP, project management, etc.) General knowledge of corporate technology systems and databases, business intelligence and data visualization tools Knowledge of the transit industry Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong analytical skills and research techniques Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, organize and prioritize own work and to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and deadlines MS Office Suite in a Windows environment, including use of the intra/Internet Possess computer literacy with relational data models and creating complex queries to transform data using for example Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Power BI, SQL Server BI, or Python. Able to perform numerical, service and statistical analysis, and work with statistical analysis software and other advanced computer applications or software used in the section Attentive to detail and able to interpret/analyze/evaluate large volumes or quality of data, to make decisions and formulate recommendations Possess analytical and problem-solving skills, to analyze issues and problems and develop realistic and innovative solutions Possess the ability to have mental and visual concentration, remain attentive to detail and able to interpret/analyze/evaluate large volumes or quality of data by external sources Ability to interpret and question veracity of data Possess consultative, collaboration and facilitation skills to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Possess effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.; The successful candidate will be required to complete a Police Security Clearance to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.




We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.



The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.



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