Job Description

As a member of the Project Team, this position will provide project support for the implementation of the recommendations of the Mid-Point Evaluation of Police Services. This will entail public engagement and facilitation, initiative development and implementation, research, reporting and writing. The Policy Coordinator/Analyst will report to the Project Lead. Duties include but not limited to:
- Provides advice and direct support to the Project Manager in the development of initiatives in support of the implementation of the Mid-Point Evaluation on Police Review recommendations;
- Exercises critical thinking to perform research; jurisdictional and environmental scans; to examine existing models, best practices and trends in support of the implementation of the Mid-Point Evaluation of the Police Review recommendations;
- Organizes and presents findings and supporting information, make recommendations on decisions and courses of direction for the project;
- Drafts proposals, draft policies, initiate workplans and other documents;
- Assists with presentations to the Director, Deputy Minister, Executive Council, other government committees as required;
- Assists with communications plans internal and external to government;
- Supports the implementation and operation of various committees, focus and working groups;
- Assists with the development and implementation of the engagement strategy for the project;
- Assists the Project Lead in preparing for/attending various meetings and presentations;
- Assists the Project Lead in the development of proposed legislation and regulations as part of the Midpoint Evaluation of the Police Review implementation plan;
- Other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have experience providing high level advice to senior officials in a concise and confident manner;
- Must possess demonstrated strong analytical and organizational skills;
- A bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree, preferably in a field related to public planning, public policy, or related education and statistics course(s) will be considered an asset;
- Experience in policing or in a policing related field will be considered an asset;
- Must have experience in project/program management, budgeting, policy development and strategic planning;
- Experience in group facilitation and public relations;
- Experience in research, evaluation and statistical analysis; using various databases and performing data analysis is required;
- Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered;
- Must have the ability to undertake research and analysis of programs and policies using a variety of resources and research methods;
- Knowledge of relevant legislation associated with policing in Canada and Prince Edward Island such as the Police Act;
- Must have an awareness and understanding of the current issues that are having an impact on policing in a Canadian context;
- Must possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Other Qualifications:
- Ability to work in a challenging environment with occasional periods of increased demands in terms of workloads and meeting timelines for completion of tasks;
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and possess political and cultural sensitivity. Applicants are expected to complete the full length of this assignment unless appointed to a permanent position. Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results. Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months Salary: $32.81-$41.01 per hour Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Language training provided
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlottetown, PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Work Location: One location Application deadline: 2023-01-16