Research Analyst

Employment and Social Development Canada; Regina; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time position in Regina, Saskatchewan. The role requires a master's degree in psychology and experience in research and statistical analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to crucial research projects and be part of a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Health and dental plans

Pension plan

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous learning and advancement opportunities

Access to amenities like gyms and fitness equipment

Qualifications

• Graduation with a thesis-based master's degree in psychology.
• Experience preparing scientific reports and conducting research.
• Experience using SPSS and complex statistics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze complex statistics.
• Prepare scientific reports based on research findings.
• Deliver presentations and communicate results effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Written communication

Oral communication

Dependability

Demonstrating Integrity and Respect

Education

Thesis-based master's degree in psychology

PhD in psychology (asset)

Tools

Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)

Job description

No endorsement of any products or services is expressed or implied.

Reference number: RCM25J-015710-000375
Selection process number: 25-RCM-EA-T-REG-RESEARCH-139422

Royal Canadian Mounted Police- Research and Strategic Partnerships
Regina(Saskatchewan)
PS-02- SP-PSY-02
Indeterminate full-time position
$84,830 to $102,814 (per annum)

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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Closing date:12 June 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
We ask that you indicate your preference in your application.

The RCMP is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the four Employment Equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, or members of visible minority groups. You will find the self-declaration form within the online job application.

Work environment

WHO ARE WE?

The RCMP is Canada’s national police service. In addition to Regular Members (police officers), the RCMP hires public service employees and civilian employees to carry out crucial operational and administrative functions.

Depot Division is home to the Cadet Training Program and National Law Enforcement Training. Employees of Depot play an important role contributing to the training of future RCMP members.

Saskatchewan RCMP is committed to providing the most efficient and effective policing services possible. Employees of Saskatchewan RCMP work in a wide variety of areas to support officers at all levels of policing and play a critical role in delivering services to our communities – including at 80 detachments across the province.

The RCMP is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society and providing a safe and barrier-free workplace.

WHO ARE YOU?

A career with the Saskatchewan RCMP may be right for you if you…

• Want to make a difference by engaging in meaningful work
• Thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing work environment
• Want to acquire new skills and knowledge through career development opportunities

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Attractive compensation package:
o Fair wage
o Health/dental plans and a great pension plan
o Flexible working arrangements, vacation, medical and other types of leave to
achieve work-life balance

• Continuous learning and advancement:
o Access to various provincial and national employee networks
o Access to internal Virtual and in-person courses, conferences and workshops
o On-the-job training, in the form of coaching and mentoring

• Access to amenities:
o Worry-free parking and easy access to public transportation
o Indoor/outdoor gyms and fitness equipment, swimming pool, outdoor rink and
Learning Resource Centre at Depot
o Affordable meals prepared by Red Seal Chefs at the Depot Divisional Mess

Intent of the process

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.

A pool of qualified candidates may be created.

Positions to be filled:1

Information you must provide

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Graduation with a thesis-based master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in experimental and applied psychology, psychometrics, industrial psychology, organizational, clinical psychology, qualitative research, or some other specialty relevant to the position

Experience preparing scientific reports

Experience conducting research

Experience using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)

Experience in complex statistics such as General Linear Model, Chi-square, Regression and ANOVA’s

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Ability to conduct research

Ability to use Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)

Ability to analyze and interpret complex statistics such as General Linear Model, Chi-square, Regression and ANOVA’s

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to deliver presentations

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Working effectively with others

Dependability

Demonstrating Integrity and Respect

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Graduation with a PhD degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in experimental and applied psychology, neuropsychology, qualitative research, kinesiology, or adult education

Willing and able to work overtime or occasional weekends

Willing and able to travel

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Enhanced Reliability Status

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Provide concrete examples related to the experience:

•Choose examples that illustrate a high degree of complexity and difficulty and have sufficient impact to allow you to illustrate the extent and depth of your experience.
•Examples should include the date or period when the situation occurred, the context, your role and the outcome.
•If you have talked about an experience within a team, separate your role from that of others.

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset) for the initial screening, in answering online screening questions. We cannot make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. The depth and breadth of experience of an applicant may be considered as part of screening or selection of a candidate, which is why it is recommended you quantify your experience. The screening questions are the primary source of information the screening board may use and your resume may only be used as a secondary source to verify information.

Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and
throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain an RCMP security
clearance may involve, but is not limited to, a security/reliability interview, a field investigation
regarding matters of criminal activity, verification of credit/financial status, reference checks,
education, employment history, online activities, alcohol and/or drug use, etc., and may
require certain residency requirements.
Please refer to Appendix “B” and “D (4)” of the Treasury Board Standard on Security Screening
for more information - https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=28115.

Candidates will be required to show original proof of education. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation of proof of Canadian Citizenship or permanent resident status prior to appointment. Other candidates may also be asked to provide this documentation at various stages in the selection process. The following documents will be accepted as proof: Provincial or territorial birth certificate; Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947); Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb. 14, 1977); Certificates of Retention; Citizenship certificates; Permanent resident card.

Testing/interviews will be conducted at the location of the employer's choice.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Written communication will be assessed throughout the application, including screening questions and resume.

Volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, or use of asset qualifications may be used. If you meet any of the asset qualifications (other qualifications), please be sure to provide detailed responses in the screening questionnaire.

Successful applicant is required to work in Regina, Saskatchewan. Telework or alternate work locations will not be an option.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.