Research Analyst

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Healthy Workplace Team Bureau are seeking a qualified individual to join our Healthy Workplace Team Operations Unit. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will conduct academic research, analysis and evaluation of clinical, legislative, strategic and operational issues that impact mental health and mental literacy in the greater OPP. You will support the Healthy Workplace Team (HWT) in achieving its strategic goals and priorities through the provision of effective research, analysis and program evaluation. Additionally, you will provide a comprehensive view of current provision of clinical supports to enable most informed and targeted clinical interventions.

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 the Province 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.

The Healthy Workplace Team (HWT) provides access to a wide range of health and wellness services. Our team is comprised of psychologists, mental health clinicians, care navigators, reintegration services and members that specialize in fitness and nutrition.

The OPP Values promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:

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

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?To conduct academic research, analysis and evaluation of clinical, legislative, strategic and operational issues that impact mental health and mental literacy in the greater OPP. To support Healthy Workplace Team (HWT) in achieving its strategic goals and priorities through the provision of effective research, analysis and program evaluation. To provide a comprehensive view of current provision of clinical supports to enable most informed and targeted clinical interventions.

How do I qualify?Mandatory• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Research methodologies and statistical analysis techniques, literature review methodologies, and the ethical standards for conducting clinical research.
• Consultation, advisory, leadership, analytical, facilitation and problem-solving skills to identify issues, and to analyze and develop effective recommendations on solutions. Leadership and knowledge of tools/techniques used in project management and ability to manage projects to achieve results. Organizational, analytical and program management skills to support clinical processes to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of all operations.
• Conceptual skills to adapt and apply current theories to situations.
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating skills to support and/or lead the development and completion of HWT projects. Ability to build, manage and sustain respectful relationships and partnerships to promote alignment and efficiency of effort and approach.
• Knowledge of current/emerging trends in environmental scanning to conduct ongoing environmental scanning and develop benchmarks and good practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of the main requirements and problems of planning and implementing a survey and designing questionnaires; basic principles for preparing survey data for statistical analysis; knowledge to carry out and interpret statistical analysis such as exploratory analysis and testing for differences and associations.
• Related human services and systems in the health care, mental health, and addiction sectors.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative process to review federal/provincial legislation, policy, and strategic directions, to assess impacts on resources and operational and business processes and provide guidance or recommendations to HWT.
• Applicable federal and provincial legislation, ministry policies, standards and priorities, government policy direction and decision-making processes, OPP policies, Criminal Code of Canada, Community Safety and Policing Act and Regulations, Ontario Human Rights Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Mental Health Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, Management Board guidelines and directives and relevant Standard Operating Procedures.
• Presentation software and ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite software and specialized software (e.g. SPSS, R, etc.).

How to Apply:Interested applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement in this job posting.

Please email your one page letter of interest and resume highlighting your skills and qualifications, no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please submit, quoting WIN ID # (if applicable) and file # 24-358 to: Lesley Lalonde, Manager, at Lesley.Lalonde@opp.ca.

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Email: Lesley.Lalonde@opp.ca

The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.

Additional Information:

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, January 10, 2025 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

Note: The only website where you can apply on-line for positions with the Ontario Public Service is http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca