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2023JUNE08

Data Analyst

Lethbridge Police Service

(One Year Term)

**Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link below will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third-party sites, will not be considered**

https://lethbridgepolice.bamboohr.com/careers/196

The Lethbridge Police Service is currently accepting applications for a full time term position of Data Analyst. The Data Analyst will be responsible for the production of strategic and statistical reports on behalf of the Lethbridge Police Service Executive. You will be responsible for research and review of information relevant to policing topics and the analysis of statistical data such as crime trends, staffing levels, workload and the collection and evaluation of performance indicators. You will interpret data; summarize relevant issues and present recommendations. You will be required to assist in the preparation of the LPS Annual Report, the LPS COMPSAT Program and the collection of statistical data and associated analysis in support of the LPS budget.

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. Lethbridge is southwestern Alberta’s largest community, close to the Rocky Mountains and strategically located two hours south of Calgary. We are home to just over 101,000 residents and two major post-secondary institutions - the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College. The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

This temporary full-time position falls under the protection of a collective agreement associated to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 70 contract. There are over 700,000 CUPE members in Canada. CUPE works to improve wages and benefits, improve health and safety conditions, and make your workplace better

Wage: $39.88 per hour |2022 Rate.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

(Flexible/Compressed Work Week is available)

As Data Analyst you will:

• You will be responsible for research and review of information relevant to policing topics and the analysis statistical data such as crime trends, staffing levels, workload analysis, collection and evaluation of performance indicators.
• You will interpret data; summarize relevant issues and present recommendations.
• You will be required to assist in the preparation of the LPS Annual Report, the LPS COMPSAT Program and the collection of statistical data and associated analysis in support of the LPS budget.
• Developing investigative related tactical analytical products including subject/location profiles, phone and/or GPS analysis, association charts, timelines and maps. Performing strategic analysis and suggesting points for focus, avenues of approach and courses of investigative action as identified.
• Develop validated reports on an issue or topic of significance in understanding and combating organized and serious crime.
• Conduct social network analysis.
• Performing advanced functions in collating, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence as required.
• Presenting developed intelligence in professional and public forums.
• Developing and preparing statistical reports and presentations.
• Liaising with various law enforcement and correctional agencies for intelligence sharing purposes.
• Managing and maintaining various databases.
• Performing offender management related duties.
• Assist in completing the Provincial Threat Assessment.
• Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns.
• Present information using data visualization techniques.
• Identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes.
• Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques.
• Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze analysis performance and data accuracy.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and within a group setting.
• Develop appropriate research designs and methodologies to ensure proper validity and reliability of research projects.
• An undergraduate degree in a related field of study (i.e. Social Services or Criminology, Computer Science, Statistics and Engineering).
• Knowledge of analytical methods and practices.
• Strong research capabilities.
• iBase experience will be considered an asset.
• Ability to produce a variety of professional analytical reports and presentations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in addition to the ability to work well in a team environment.

• Experience using statistical computer languages (R, Python, SQL, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.
• Advanced knowledge of relational databases (e.g. MS SQL) and Geospatial Information Systems (e.g. ArcGIS).
• Experience using business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau).
• Strong math skills (e.g. statistics, algebra).
• Significant knowledge in Geospatial Analysis, Temporal Analysis, Exploratory Analysis, and Clustering.
• Predictive analytics knowledge and experience including Machine Learning would be considered an asset.

The successful candidate is required to consent to a police security clearance, which includes the voluntary completion and submission of a personal disclosure form (lifestyle questionnaire), criminal and police records check, reference checks and truth verification through polygraph examination.

STEPS OF HIRING PROCESS

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online via the bamboo HR link posted above.

Submissions will be accepted until June 22nd 2023 at 11:59 pm with the intent of hiring by mid to late July 2023.

For further information on this opportunity, please contact: Stephane Contre, Manager, Crime and Strategic Analytics Section, Lethbridge Police Service at (403) 330.5073 or by email at [email protected]

Landed Immigrant/Citizenship Status Canada

The Lethbridge Police Service welcomes employment applications from those who are Canadian Citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents. As an employer, we are unable to sponsor Canadian Work Permits/Visas or Permanent Residence applications at this time.

Work Location

All Lethbridge Police Service employees are considered “essential personnel.” As a result, all of our employees are required to carry-out their assigned duties in-person, at a Lethbridge Police Service facility. Our Lethbridge Police Service Headquarters are located at 135 1st Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0A1**

**Please note only applications submitted through the above Bamboo HR link will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third party sites, will not be considered**

“THE CITY OF LETHBRIDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest.

We will only contact individuals selected for interviews.