Information Analyst

Do you have knowledge of information management along with programming experience? The Office of the Fire Marshal, Ministry of the Solicitor General is seeking an Information Analyst to provide program/business support, and develop comprehensive databases and information systems.

**The Ministry**
The Ministry of the Solicitor General is responsible for the safety and security of communities across Ontario through effective policing, correctional services and emergency services programs. The ministry promotes policing excellence by communicating with and providing advice to the police community, as well as through training, developing professional standards and establishing new programs. The Ontario Provincial Police provides front-line policing services to more than 400 municipal and First Nations communities. The ministry is also responsible for maintaining effective and efficient correctional programs that create an environment where offenders are better able to return to the community and make positive contributions to society. Through the work of the Office of the Chief Coroner, Office of the Fire Marshal, Centre of Forensic Sciences and Emergency Management Ontario, the ministry seeks to minimize or eliminate hazards to people and property.

**The Office**
The primary function of the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) is to minimize the loss of life and property from fire by assisting municipalities and fire departments to improve fire protection and fire prevention services. By administering the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, the OFM supports the functions of municipal fire departments through a variety of advisory, training and instructional programs. The OFM also advises the Ontario government on standards and legislative developments that relate to fire protection and fire prevention. The OFM distributes a variety of publications for use by the Ontario Fire Service, i.e. Ontario Fire Service Messenger and the Fire Marshal's Communique. The OFM administers an awards program for Ontario firefighters and presents annual fire safety awards to citizens, firefighters and organizations under the sponsorship of the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council.

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**What can I expect to do in this role?**: In this role, you will:

- Prepare reports and identify issues in the collection, storage and output of program information
- Conduct research on the functionality of information systems
- Participate in program development projects
- Prepare business cases, statistical summaries and data analysis
- Provide training to system users and support to database administrators

**How do I qualify?**:
**Technical Knowledge**: You have:

- Knowledge of information management principles, best practices, concepts and standards
- Knowledge of programming language to understand a system's ability/inability to incorporate business rules and assist in the development and modification of forms
- Knowledge of project implementation methodologies, theories and techniques

**Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills**: You can:

- Identify issues in the collection, storage and output of program information
- Conduct data analysis collected from various methods and provide interpretation
- Analyze workforce data

**Communication and Interpersonal Skills**: You can:

- Prepare a variety of material including business cases, statistical summaries, data analysis, reports and presentations
- Provide advice, guidance and training
- Present data and system requirements

**Computer Skills**:
**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 1 Permanent, 2284 Nursery Rd, Midhurst, Central Region, Criminal Record Check

**Compensation Group**:

- Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario- Understanding the job ad - definitions**Schedule**:

- 6**Category**:

- Information Technology**Posted on**:

- Friday, August 11, 2023**Note**:
Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening check