Job Description

Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Deputy Chief, the successful candidate will contribute to public safety in Prince Albert by planning, coordinating and managing the services provided by the Information Technology department to innovatively improve the delivery of services provided by Prince Albert Police Service. This position manages and maintains our Police Records Management Controller division.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare, manage and oversee the operating and capital budgets for the IT Department.
• Provide budgetary reports to the Chief of Police and Police Board of Commissions when needed.
• Analyze the information needs of Prince Albert Police Service and develop technological solutions to satisfy those needs.
• Manage the implementation and integration of existing and future IT infrastructure.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with all internal and external agencies. Oversee the acquisition, installation, support training, maintenance, inventory and control of all software and hardware used in IT Department.
• Supervise, schedule and manage the performance of employees assigned to the IT work unit.
• Develop policies and procedure, and service level commitments related to Information Technology and Services.
• Liaison with partner agencies in regards to operational troubleshooting, upgrades, and user access management as per agencies policies and guidelines.
• Management of civilian employees. This includes scheduling, coaching, training, performance assessments, and weekly meetings.
• Management of Court packages for disclosure and management of data entry according to the Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC) policies and guidelines.
• Creating job postings and interviewing of civilian employees.
• Any other duties as required or assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• University Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or a related field.
• 3 plus years progressively responsible supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of the concepts, practices and techniques of the relevant areas of managing an information technology department including telecommunications, networks computer applications and data bases
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Positive attitude and commitment to team work.
• Self-driven and ability to work within deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to respond in a fast paced environment.

This is an Out of Scope, Civilian position, with the Prince Albert Police Service. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:45pm (7.75hrs/day) with every third Friday off.

The Prince Albert Police Service is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The application deadline for this position is February 28, 2023. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Finance and HR Manager, Angela Dumont.

Email: adumont@papolice.ca
Mail or in person: Prince Albert Police Service - 45 15th Street West, Prince Albert, SK. S6V 3P4