Research Analyst OIAU

Applications will be accepted until 2359hrs on23/10/2026. This posting is for two (2) temporary positions available. All civilian competitions include the possibility of extension and/or additional temporary or permanent positions. Salary Information:$88,391.94-$104,104.00 annually. (2026 rates of pay) It is expected that the competition components will be held during the month of November 2026 All applications must be received on time and through the online application system. Applicants are required to upload their cover letter and resume in additionto the candidate profile. The cover letter should clearly outline your qualifications for this position. More information about our hiring process can be found on the website under the Hiring Process menu. Job Information Directorate: Serious & Organized Crime Section:Operational Intelligence Analysis Unit Pay Grade: Six (6)
- Under Review Job Code: 10146813 Work

Location:
East / Central / West Station (Dependent on Assignment) Supervisor’s Title: Team Lead Operational Intelligence Analysis Unit Effective Date: February 20, 2024 Overall Purpose Under the direction of the Team Lead Operational Intelligence Analysis, the Research Analyst is responsible for undertaking research, analysis, and reporting on crime trends and supporting crime intelligence analysts, police officers, and decision makers throughout the organization:
- Provides research and analytical support to the organizational priorities.
- Support the continuous improvement of the analytic capacity for crime intelligence analysis. Major Responsibilities Provides research and analytical support to the organizational priorities:
- Conducts public safety and cross-industry research using internal and open-source databases, academic, and industry content.
- Conduct standard or ad-hoc queries of internal and external systems, extract appropriate information, and compile statistics as required in response to requests from police personnel and external stakeholders.
- Determines best method of conveying research results for clients and prepare analytical reports.
- Disseminate information in a timely manner and according to established procedures and legislative guidelines.
- Perform data entry, data cleaning, transformation, and quality control to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
- Prepare reports, infographics, presentations, or research briefs.
- Follow up on directives, inquiries, and correspondence to ensure they have been dealt with in an appropriate manner.
- Consider the impact of demographics, economic, social, political, technological trends on community safety. Support the continuous improvement of the analytic capacity for crime intelligence analysis.
- Liaise with internal sections and external clients to identify crime analytical requirements and areas for improvement.
- Conducts ongoing best-practices research on various strategic and operational topics pertinent to crime analysis.
- Assists in the development and refinement of crime metrics and advanced reporting solutions.
- Assist with the preparation of documentation and communication.
- Undertake in-depth analysis and exploratory analysis appropriate to organizational needs to uncover new areas of development and make recommendations as required.
- Perform other duties as required or directed. Statement of Required Qualifications Education
- Successful completion of a four (4) year university degree within any of the following disciplines: Criminology, Social Science, Geography, Data Science, or a related discipline. Experience Minimum one (1) year work experience in the last 5 years, including:
- Conducting data analysis leveraging statistical analysis, geographic information systems, academic literature databases, applied research methods, evaluation of qualitative and quantitative information, report writing, and critical thinking skills. Language
- English – fluency in oral, reading, and writing. Certifications and Licences N / A In service Training The following mandatory training and education is provided to all employees of the OPS:
- Occupational Health & Safety.
- Respectful Workplace.
- Violence in the Workplace.
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI).
- Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE). Job Knowledge Knowledge of:
- The Ottawa Police’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
- The Canadian criminal justice system, including the Criminal Code of Canada, the Police Services Act, and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Personal Privacy Act. Understanding of:
- Municipal governance, Police Services Act Statement of Principles, and its application.
- The importance of client-centered service and building effective working relationships with internal and external clients.
- Police working environment and knowing the importance of the discretion and integrity required to safeguard confidential information.
- Relevant cri