Strategic Analyst

Calgary Police Service; Calgary; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Calgary Police Service is seeking a Strategic Analyst to conduct comprehensive research and analysis related to crime and disorder issues. This role requires a degree in Social Science or related field, alongside several years of analytical experience. The position offers opportunities for strategic planning supporting the Service's goals. If you are passionate about public service and eager to make a difference, apply now.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive wages

Pensions and benefits

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 3+ years analytical experience in a criminal justice or public sector government context.
• Experience with complex datasets and inferential statistical techniques.
• Strong analytical, coaching, and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses and provide recommendations for strategic decision-making.
• Support resource deployment and evaluate historical activity and crime trends.
• Design and conduct studies on crime and disorder patterns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical skills

Change management

Communication

Education

Degree in Social Science or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Business Intelligence (BI) tools

SQL

Python

ArcGIS

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Calgary Police Service provided pay range

This range is provided by Calgary Police Service. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$47.01 / hr - CA$62.84 / hr

Direct message the job poster from Calgary Police Service

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Strategic Analyst with the Corporate Data & Analytics, you will work to help members from all levels of the Calgary Police Service (CPS), the Calgary Police Commission, City of Calgary, Government of Alberta Government, Statistics Canada, and other partners, by conducting research and analysis on crime, disorder, and criminal justice issues to support strategic, tactical, and operational planning for the Service. Primary duties include :

• Conduct analyses, provide guidance and make recommendations in relation to a variety of topics from across the Service to inform strategic decision making.
• Support resource deployment, strategic planning and problem solving, crime prevention / reduction and tactical / operational intervention through the evaluation of historic activity, the identification of current crime trends and activity patterns as well as the development and deployment of predictive techniques.
• Initiate and support corporate statistical reporting requirements, requests, and processes.
• Employ socio-demographic and spatial factors to better understand patterns and trends in calls for service, disorder and crime.
• Design and conduct practical studies and evaluations on crime, disorder, business processes and organizational issues (including literature reviews, defining hypotheses, identifying appropriate data sources, creating methodologies, analyzing results, and presenting findings / recommendations).

Qualifications

• A degree in Social Science or related field and a minimum of 3 years analytical experience within a criminal justice or public sector government context; OR
• A master's degree and a minimum of 1 year of analytical experience within a criminal justice or public sector government context.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel), Business Intelligence (BI) tools with relational databases, analytical and programming languages (e.g., Structured Query Language- SQL, DAX, Python) and Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS).
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with complex datasets and employing inferential statistical techniques for large scale organizations with diverse lines of business.
• Working knowledge with Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Niche, and Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) will be considered assets.
• Success in this position requires strong analytical and statistical skills, change management, coaching and development and efficiency and thoroughness. An effective communicator with a focus on results and the ability to build strong relationships.

Working Conditions : Exposure to graphic and sensitive information.

Pre-employment Requirements

• An enhanced security clearance and pre-employment polygraph will be conducted.
• Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Education obtained from out of country must have or be able to obtain, an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for confirmation of equivalent credentials.

Union : CUPE Local 38

Business Unit : Calgary Police Service

Position Type : 1 Temporary (up to 12 months) & 1 Permanent

Location : 5111 47 Street N.E.

Compensation : Pay Grade 12 $47.01 - 62.84 per hour

Days of Work : This position typically works a 5 day

work week with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.

Hours of work : Standard 35 hour work week

Apply By : July 11, 2025

Job ID # : 312248

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Analyst

Law Enforcement

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