Programmer/Analyst

Waterloo Regional Police Service

With more than 1000 sworn and civilian members, the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is looking for a Permanent Full-Time Programmer/Analyst to join our team.

The WRPS delivers exceptional police services to more than 575,000 residents. The Waterloo Region is a vital and prosperous community in Southern Ontario that offers the unique combination of a growing urban centre comprised of three municipalities, surrounded by four rural communities. You will work in a community proud of its diversity, and within an organization focused on its people.

As the Programmer/Analyst...

You Will:

• Analyze, design, develop, implement, document and maintain information systems;


• Assist in the research of new technologies applicable to the advancement of the Service;


• Build interfaces between existing and new systems to be used both internally and externally;


• Provide technical training and support to members of the police service;


• Evaluate, modify and maintain existing software and resources to ensure system functionality;


• In collaboration with other members of the IT Branch, monitor computer systems for viruses;


• Provide network administration assistance by implementing and maintaining user and system security policies and back up procedures; and


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

You Have:

• A degree or diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering or related field, plus experience in a programming/analytical capacity. A combination of education and experience may be considered;


• Comprehensive knowledge of systems analysis, design, and computer networks (security, sharing, troubleshooting);


• Previous experience working with programming languages;


• Previous experience creating complex scripts to match diverse data sets;


• Previous experience mapping including data movement, data quality and cleansing;


• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills required to resolve issues as it pertains to data extraction and mapping;


• Excellent project management skills required to manage multiple projects and adhere to deadlines; and


• A valid Class ‘G’ Ontario driver’s licence with no more than six (6) demerit points.

You Are:

• Able to elicit information to develop highly technical computer applications solutions and troubleshoot technical problems;


• Able to extract and convert data from multiple sources consistently and in accordance with mandatory guidelines;


• Able to clearly and concisely provide explanations and direction to end users who are only partially familiar with technical terminology;


• Able to write computer language;


• Able to reference and interpret technical manuals and to research the Internet to evaluate various new developments in operating systems and software;


• Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks and work schedules to efficiently fix database corruptions immediately;


• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills; and


• Able to meet the testing and police security requirements for the position.

For further details about this position and a complete job description, please visit our website www.wrps.on.ca.

Why join WRPS? 

• Ongoing professional development


• Excellent benefits and pension


• Dynamic, exciting work environment


• Strong, supportive leadership


• Employee fitness and wellness programs


• 2022 annual salary: $91,501.29 - $107,648.58

 If you’re interested in this position, please apply online by August 15th at 3pm.

Please ensure you provide all supporting information from current and past employment (if applicable) to specify how you meet the requirements for this position in your online profile. You will be assessed based on the information provided in your application.

As a condition of employment all new members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service are required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to commencing their employment, for any virus or communicable diseases arising from a declared pandemic/epidemic (e.g. Covid-19), and must do so for any vaccinations required after their first date of employment. Applicants who are not able to be fully vaccinated as a result of an accommodation requirement pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code, are required to disclose this to the Human Resources Advisor coordinating the hiring process, and to provide any information requested in support of an exemption request.

If you require accommodation in completing the application process, or with any portion of the application process or interview, please email the WRPS at HumanResources@wrps.on.ca.

Diversity through inclusion – we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.