2025-05-19 Regional Business Analyst - One Year, Fixed Term Contract

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading public service organization as a Regional Business Analyst. This one-year fixed-term contract role involves operational planning and business analysis for the Ontario Provincial Police. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills, alongside proficiency in project management tools. The position is located in Smiths Falls, Ontario, and requires passing a background check. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass an OPP background/security investigation.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational planning and business analysis for Region and Detachment operations.
• Collaborate with managers and present information to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Research and Analytical Skills

Written Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Analytical Skills

Decision-Making

Tools

MS Office Suite

Database Management

Job description

Apply By : Monday, May 19, 2025, 11 : 59 pm EDT

Regional Business Analyst - One Year, Fixed Term Contract

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and East Region are seeking a qualified individual to join our team. In this exciting, rewarding, and challenging opportunity, you will provide operational planning, business analysis, and consulting expertise related to Region and Detachment operations.

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 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.

East Region encompasses a diverse territory, from the solitude of Algonquin Park, with trails and waterways including the UNESCO designated World Heritage Rideau Canal, to the heavy traffic and high-profile activities of the Nation's capital. This Region includes several international border crossings with the United States, inter-provincial border crossings with Quebec, and a vast shoreline along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. It also features two of Canada's largest, growing military bases, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton and CFB Petawawa.

Our Values :

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

About the job

The Business Analyst provides operational planning, business analysis, and consulting expertise related to Region and Detachment operations.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Ability to pass an OPP background / security investigation.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of tools and techniques used in project management and the ability to apply project management processes, approaches, and methodologies to recommend or propose solutions on Regional / Detachment projects.
• Knowledge of research and analytical methods and techniques, and planning processes to conduct or facilitate research and analysis.
• Proficiency with computer applications and software, including MS Office Suite and database management, to prepare documents, reports, presentations, and to research and retrieve data.
• Strong written communication skills to summarize research findings, prepare reports, issues notes, decision notes, business cases, and presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with Regional / Detachment managers, support their needs, manage conflicting deadlines, develop business cases, and present information to senior managers and stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to evaluate, analyze, and creatively design assessments and reports.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills to determine research scope, consult with stakeholders, and evaluate performance and improvement opportunities.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the qualifications, please consider applying. We recognize that no one person may have every qualification listed, and you might be the right candidate!

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, and people from diverse ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible and compliant with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We offer accommodations to address specific needs during the recruitment process. For more information, contact us.

Additional information

• Position : 1 English Temporary, up to 12 months, located at 525 Queen St, Smiths Falls, East Region. Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check required.
• Security checks : A criminal or federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you. Each case is considered based on the role's responsibilities. If you have lived outside Canada for 6+ months in the past 5 years or are not a Canadian resident, an out-of-country police clearance may be required.
• Application tips : Customize your cover letter and resume to match the qualifications. Use concrete examples to demonstrate your fit for the role. OPS employees should quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number.
• Accommodation : If you need a disability-related accommodation, contact us. We will respond within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment

All external OPS job ads are posted in English and French. Candidates are assessed in English unless the role is bilingual, in which case French proficiency is also required.