The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander, Business Management Bureau seeks a qualified individual to provide statistical services to the OPP, including analysis of police data and dissemination of statistical reports for internal and external use, informing organizational performance and meeting regulatory and legislative obligations. To design data analysis and business intelligence methods in areas such as criminal justice, traffic and road safety, community satisfaction and engagement, resource deployment and other critical policing data domains.

As per the Ontario Public Service Commission Directive Employment Policy 8.40 Staffing Vacancies Using Competition Waivers, this competition may be utilized over the next 24 months to identify successful candidates for this or other vacant position(s) that are substantially similar in requirements and selection criteria, and fill both permanent and temporary positions.

About Us:

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America\'s largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,400 civilian employees and 830 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.

Research, Planning and Analysis Section provides program and financial analyst services including the development of Treasury Board submissions and briefing notes; development of Annual Program Review, Renewal and Transformation notes; workload analysis through Daily Activity Reporting; statistical analysis; survey development; project support including, research, planning, consultation, and program evaluation; and strategic financial and business planning.

The OPP Values promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:

• Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
• Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
• Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario\'s Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Provide statistical services to the OPP, including analysis of police data and dissemination of statistical reports for internal and external use, informing organizational performance and meeting regulatory and legislative obligations. To design data analysis and business intelligence methods in areas such as criminal justice, traffic and road safety, community satisfaction and engagement, resource deployment and other critical policing data domains.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of research methodology and statistical concepts, and analytical skills including quantitative and qualitative survey-collected and administrative data to perform statistical analyses and provide statistical and technical support and work on large, complex statistical studies.

Knowledge of relational databases, data collection and statistical analysis software such as SQL, MS-Access, MS-Excel, Visual Basic, SAS and SPSS and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to prepare summaries, documentation and presentations.

Knowledge of survey software such as Survey Monkey and business intelligence platforms such as Microsoft Power BI and IBM Cognos BI.

Oral communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to provide advice and guidance on design of studies and collection of data, interpretation of results, and presentation methods.

Interpersonal skills to collaborate and liaise with personnel from other policing agencies and present results on special projects and to obtain information related to statistical precedents and trends on justice programs.

Written communication skills to prepare project documentation, summarize study results.

Analytical and research skills to provide statistical and technical support and advice on statistical studies and research activities.

Analytical and problem solving skill required in surveying and program evaluation when devising operational definitions for performance or outcome measures, developing and executing procedures and methods to gather relevant data and computing the appropriate statistics and summarizing the results.

Additional Information:

For any questions regarding this talent pool please contact Ahmed Mohamed-Khedr at Ahmed.Mohamed-Khedr@opp.ca

Ensure that you read the job description to make sure you understand this job. Even if you don\'t meet every requirement in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Application Instructions:

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Email: amber.green@opp.ca

The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Permanent, 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Central Region

Compensation Group:
Ontario Provincial Police Association Civilians




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Posted on:
Thursday, April 6, 2023