Job Description

The Team you are Joining - Who We Are:

The Halton Regional Police Service contributes to the safety and well-being of more than 620,000 residents in Halton Region which includes the Towns of Milton, Halton Hills and Oakville, and the City of Burlington. It is our continual pursuit of excellence that keeps Halton at the forefront of policing and as a leader in the public safety arena. Through upstream approaches, partner collaboration, training, community engagement and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, we have been able to maintain Halton's status as the safest Canadian municipality with a population of 100,000 or more. This is exemplified through deep collaboration between our growing team of over 1,100 members and our residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipal governments.



Join our dynamic team as a

Full Time Database Analyst

with the

Halton

Regional Police Service (HRPS) Information Technology Department

and play a key role in shaping and maintaining our cutting-edge systems. This is your opportunity to put your technical expertise to work in a dynamic environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement drive everything we do.



As our

Database Analyst

, you'll be responsible for ensuring the

protection, integrity, stability, and availability

of both existing and new applications and all electronic data. You'll design and build robust database environments, manage and optimize performance, and troubleshoot complex database challenges -- all while helping us deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing systems that power essential services.



If you're ready to contribute your technical know-how to an organization that values innovation and teamwork -- and thrive in a

collaborative, fast-paced environment

-- this is your chance to

grow your career and make a real impact!

About the Role - How you will Contribute to the Service:

As a Database Analyst, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the protection, integrity, stability, and availability of all electronic data and applications across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting mission-critical systems and driving innovation in enterprise data environments. Your expertise will help maintain high-performance, secure, and scalable databases that power essential operations.

Key Responsibilities

Database Design & Administration

Architect, install, configure, and tune databases across on-premises, cloud-native, and hybrid environments to deliver cost-effective scalability and resilience.

Performance Optimization & Automation

Implement intelligent automation and techniques for query tuning, anomaly detection, and predictive scaling. Utilize automation to minimize downtime and manual intervention.

Application Support & Integration

Maintain and troubleshoot key application systems including CAD, Niche, CPIC, BI, OSL, SharePoint, GeoTalent, CryWolf, Coplogic, and Sharescan. Integrate with real-time analytics and streaming platforms to enable operational intelligence and faster decision-making.

Data Security & Compliance

Safeguard sensitive data using advanced security frameworks, real-time threat detection, and compliance automation. Ensure robust backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies across all environments.

Emerging Data Architectures

Adopt modern data architectures such as decentralized models to enable self-service analytics. Explore graph and distributed database concepts for advanced relationship modeling and global availability.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Partner with stakeholders to analyze business processes, identify requirements, and design efficient, data-driven solutions. Support test and production environments, manage upgrades, and ensure systems remain optimized and future-ready.

What you'll Bring to the Role:

Education, Certifications and Qualifications:

A college diploma or degree in a related field such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required. Possession of Database Administration and/or Microsoft certifications, such as the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) designation or an equivalent credential, will be considered an asset.

Previous Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

Candidates must have a minimum of three years of related experience in database design, development, maintenance, and reporting. Experience supporting SQL databases within a Microsoft environment is required.



The position requires strong technical expertise in database administration, including performance tuning, security, management, and Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). Proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL) and hands-on experience with scripting and programming for automation and application integration is essential. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to develop scripts and custom solutions using languages such as VBScript, Microsoft .NET (ASP/ASPX), Visual Basic, Java/JavaScript, HTML, and XML. Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts and the ability to write efficient, reusable code for database-driven applications will be highly valued.



Experience with reporting and analytics tools, including Business Objects and Crystal Reports, is also required. Additional experience in creating automated workflows, data transformation scripts, and integration with APIs or web services will be considered a strong asset.



Note: The successful applicant will need to pass a background check to the satisfaction of the Service which will include reference checks with previous employers, verification of educational achievements, and a criminal background screen.

The Selection Process and Projected Timelines:

Step 1: Apply Online: November 12, 2025, to December 4, 2025.

Step 2: Resume Screening: Week of December 17

th

, 2025

Step 4: Online Interviews:

Selected applicants will be invited to online interviews: January 8th, 9th & 12th (Tentative dates)

Step 5: Behavioural Interviews:

Selected applicants will be invited to in-person interviews/Assessments: Week of January 19th, 2026

Anticipated start date: February 2026

What We Offer:

We offer the opportunity to join a progressive work environment with a leading police service. Our Service is committed to the values of Trust and Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Teamwork and Justice. We provide our employees with a competitive salary and benefits package which includes but is not limited to comprehensive healthcare benefits, training and development opportunities, paid leave, onsite fitness opportunities, access to wellness resources and participation in a defined benefit pension plan - Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S.). This position is based out of our Oakville Headquarters facility which is located at the QEW and North Service Road West.

Salary Range: $95,921 - $106,578 per annum ,

(Civilian Employee Salary Scale (January 1, 2026)

How to be Considered for This Exciting Opportunity:

Please apply on line with a resume and a detailed letter outlining your experience and skills and how they relate to this role with the Service. This should be forwarded in confidence to our Staffing Advisor, Human Resource Services, quoting

Competition 93-C-25A By December 4, 2025

. All applications must be submitted to the Service's on-line system to be considered for this vacancy. .Various skills assessments may be administered as part of the selection criteria.


Please Note: The Halton Regional Police Service and HRPA are working on modernizing the job evaluation program. Once the program has been established, all civilian positions, including this position, will be evaluated under the new job evaluation program which may result in a change to the rate of compensation.



The Halton Regional Police Service strives to be an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage and welcome applications from all who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and/or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) during any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to remove any barriers. Please do not hesitate to let us know by contacting us for assistance at civilianrecruiting@haltonpolice.ca.



We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our organization. Only those who are selected to advance through the recruitment process will be contacted by our team.