WRPS Business Analyst

Waterloo Regional Police Service

With more than 1000 sworn and civilian members, the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) requires a temporary full-time WRPS Business Analyst. 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 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 WRPS Business Analyst…  

You Will:

• Research, design, develop and deliver IT systems training programs for WRPS and PRIDE members;


• Be responsible for data management, system management and version installs in the Niche RMS computing environment, including configuration, security, resource monitoring, reporting, troubleshooting and the development of specialized programs;


• Monitor the quality, validity and security of records maintained within WRPS service partners, Niche RMS files and on the RCMP Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) computerized systems;


• Prepare and administer quality control systems to ensure data entered is accurate, identify discrepancies and notify the appropriate members for correction;


• Coordinate and implement specific assigned system development and implementation activities;


• Exchange software design, system information, and specifications and address issues with staff from other police services across Canada;


• Assist in the troubleshooting of application related issues and work with the other members of the IT Staff to solve database and programming related issues; and


• Responsible for the compilation and distribution of statistics generated from Statistics Canada as requested, utilizing logical report writer statements as necessary to retrieve information required.

You Have:

• Knowledge of business analysis normally acquired through a 2 year diploma in a business related field. Minimum 2 years’ of previous experience;


• Associate’s Certificate in Business Analysis and Advanced Certificate of Business Analysis or equivalent is preferred;


• Previous job experience in preparing and conducting presentations to various groups;


• Strong working knowledge of WRPS practices, policies, and procedures, as well as related provincial and federal legislation;


• Analytical thinking and the ability to formulate logic-based statements to retrieve data from a relational database;


• Project management skills are required to organize project tasks and ensure task completion by others;


• Proficiency in the operation of a personal computer and are able to use software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook and Microsoft Access;


• A valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License with no more than six demerit points;


• Able to meet police security clearance requirements and to maintain a high level of confidentiality; and


• Able to meet testing requirements for the position.

You Are:

• Able to write clearly and effectively using appropriate style, format, grammar, and tone in informal and formal communications, including reports and correspondence;


• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, adapt to changing priorities, and to organize and prioritize using strong time management skills;


•  Able to explain the organization’s position in relation to the specific concerns if disagreements or differences of opinions arise;  


• Able to attain knowledge of WRPS procedures, including records management systems, procedures and knowledge of information technology;


• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills; and


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

Why join WRPS? 

• Ongoing professional development


• Dynamic, exciting work environment


• Strong, supportive leadership


• Employee fitness and wellness programs


• 2022 hourly rate: $39.02/hour

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.