Crime and Intelligence Analyst

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 3,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winnipeg seeks a Crime and Intelligence Analyst within the Winnipeg Police Service. This full-time position involves collecting and analyzing criminal data to support police operations, requiring strong analytical skills and a bachelor's degree. Ideal candidates have experience in crime analysis and proficiency in statistical methods.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer-paid benefits

Pension plans

Education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 36 months experience in intelligence or crime analysis.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to use computer databases and statistical applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced functions in analyzing criminal intelligence data.
• Support investigative functions and inform police decision-making.
• Participate in development and maintenance of crime analysis software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research methodology

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in a related field

Master’s Degree in Criminology or Sociology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

GIS

SPSS

Job description

Recruitment Details

Crime and Intelligence Analyst

Department: Winnipeg Police Service

Designated Work Location: 245 Smith Street, on site

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: $3,983.40 - $4,660.02 bi-weekly

Posting No: 126007

Closing Date: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Crime Analysis Supervisor, the Crime and Intelligence Analyst performs advanced functions in collecting, collating, analyzing and disseminating criminal intelligence data relevant to actual and anticipated criminal activity.

The Crime and Intelligence Analyst supports police decision-making by providing highly detailed analytical information to Police Officers, Investigators, Administration and Command Staff. Contributes to intervention efforts as well as supporting the investigative functions of the Winnipeg Police Service by identifying and analyzing emergent crime patterns, trends and series as well as criminal threats.

The Crime and Intelligence Analyst participates in the development and maintenance of crime analysis software that tracks the frequency, geographic factors, victims, targets, suspect descriptors, chronological information, vehicle descriptions, modus operandi factors and physical evidence information related to criminal occurrences and police intelligence. Intelligence and investigative support functions of the Crime and Intelligence Analyst include the identification of links between suspects, key investigative details, intelligence gaps, recommendations for courses of action and preparation of suspect profiles. The Crime and Intelligence Analyst analyzes information received from electronic surveillance systems and digital evidence related to telecommunication and financial data.

The Crime and Intelligence Analyst position has additional responsibilities for contributing to and carrying out the strategic direction of the Crime Analysis Unit, assuming the lead role in presentations to command staff, city council and in public forums.

The Crime and Intelligence Analyst is a mentor for other members within the Crime Analysis Unit and one who can acquire new skills and knowledge autonomously.

Position is highly independent and operates without clear guidelines or requests from clients. The Analyst independently determines the appropriate analytical tools for different scenarios and performs analysis of information to support criminal and social disorder investigations. Analysis performed may include spatial, temporal, statistical, trend/pattern, investigative and intelligence analysis. Analytical products and documentation may be used for court actions. This may include bail hearings, criminal trials, parole hearings and requests for warrants. Incumbents may be asked to appear in court as fact witnesses or expert witnesses to support the aforementioned information.

As The Crime And Intelligence Analyst You Will

• Tactical Analysis – Develops the capability to identify and measure emergent crime patterns, series and criminal threats. Identify statistically unique events with recurring patterns to perform analysis. Analyzes criminal activity and criminal threats for the purpose of facilitating problem solving, intervention, and reduction efforts. Gather and relay information within WPS and to external stakeholders.
• Operational and Strategic Analysis – Develops the capability to support investigative functions of the Winnipeg Police Service by providing information and analysis to which Police members may have no other access and provides decision-supporting intelligence and information which improves police awareness and judgment.
• Administrative Analysis – Develops the capability to support general police activities by providing information and analysis on police resources and on police actions and their consequences. These tasks include staffing and resource allocation, redistricting, and requests of a political nature
• Training and support
  
  

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Bachelor Degree, in a related field (must include research methodology, and/or statistics)
• Master’s Degree in Criminology or Sociology is considered an asset
• Crime Analysis Certificate is considered an asset
• Criminal Intelligence Certificate is considered an asset
• Knowledge and courses in SQL are considered an asset
• Must have a minimum of 36 months experience in one or more of the following areas: intelligence or crime analysis, analysis in fraud, investigative, risk management, communications or similar field, applied research and data analysis in police, government or other public or private agency
• Demonstrated intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to use computer databases, quantitative and qualitative methodology, electronic spreadsheets, desktop publishing, word processing statistical applications such as SPSS and GIS, to manipulate, analyze and present data
• Experience working with Geospatial Information System software an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of WPS procedures and policies
• Understanding of police operations and administration would be an asset
• Ability to work with social media platforms
• Demonstrated ability to perform spatial, strategic and tactical analysis
• Demonstrated ability to conduct statistical evaluation of data
• Possess strong research and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to deal discreetly with confidential matters
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships effectively explain advanced concepts to team members, users, and clients
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision and address ad-hoc challenges
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to deliver professional presentations
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a positive, respectful, safe and healthy work environment that supports the physical, psychological and social working relationships with members at all levels in a team environment
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service** at application. If you are not submitting proof of Grade 12 completed within Canada, we require you to submit proof of a full-time, two-year post-secondary program completed in Canada.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Minimum 18 years of age
• No involvement in any criminal activity within the last two years (including illegal drugs)
• No criminal record for which a Pardon has not been granted
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• Ability to pass a level 4 Winnipeg Police Service security check and maintain clearance (reviewed every five years)
• Ability to successfully complete additional training as defined by the Service
• Must obtain Tactical Intelligence Analysis Course (TIAC) and Strategic Intelligence Course (SIAC) or equivalent (within 36 months)
• Specific training will be required for IBM/i2 (a SQL based database) used as the primary crime analyst software (within 12 months)
  
  

Winnipeg Police Service Competencies

• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Composure
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Learning on the Fly
• Peer Relationships
• Self-Development
  
  

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current Resume (Required)
• Bachelors Degree in a related field (must include research methodology, and/or statistics), or Foreign Credential Academic Assessment - Provide copy of Diploma or FINAL Transcripts (must indicate graduated) (Required)
• Masters Degree in Criminology or Sociology, or Foreign Credential Academic Assessment - Provide copy of Diploma or FINAL Transcripts (must indicate graduated) (Required if applicable)
• Crime Analysis Certificate - Provide copy of certificate (Required if applicable)
• Criminal Intelligence Certificate - Provide copy of certificate (Required if applicable)
• Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency - provide copy of one of the following documents: Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Passport, Canadian Citizenship Certificate or Card, Secure Certificate of Indian Status (Secure Status Card) OR Record of Landing (Landing Papers), Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), Permanent Resident (PR) Card ( Required )
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
  
  

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00

Employee Group: Winnipeg Police Association (WPA)

Position Reports To: Crime Analysis Supervisor

• Applicants will be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.
  
  

Only candidates selected to proceed in the process will be contacted.