Risk and Intelligence Analyst (Research & Stat Officer 3)
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
Within the Department of Justice, Public Safety and Security Division is committed to supporting the safety and security of Nova Scotians by collaborating with various stakeholders and communities across the country. We provide a range of programs, supports, and services, which are in accordance with provincial and federal legislation. We are committed to ensuring services are accessible and representative of the communities we serve.
The Public Safety and Security Division is comprised of the following Units:
- Policing Strategies and Governance
- Safety and Security Investigations
- Crime Prevention and Indigenous Policing
- Public Safety Audit Function
- Provincial Firearms Program
- Security Programs Office
- Service Dog Program
For more information on the Department of Justice Public Safety and Security Division please visit the following link: https://novascotia.ca/just/public_safety
About Our Opportunity
The Risk and Intelligence Analyst will report to the Manager of Safety and Security Investigations Unit (SSIU) and is responsible for collecting, evaluating and analyzing intelligence data collected from SSIU staff, other Provincial and Federal enforcement agencies, professional sources, open sources, and external clients.
As a Risk and Intelligence Analyst, you will conduct threat and risk management assessments and establish risk management strategies designed to deter or proactively mitigate threats to the government of Nova Scotia. You will prepare intelligence briefs with respect to acute risks, which will provide guidance to senior management.
In this role, you will use a variety of risk management frameworks in making systematic assessments. Your analysis of data will be instrumental in providing recommendations relating to resource allocation and the monitoring and management of high-risk threats to public safety.
You will also do scheduling and provide support for Government Enforcement Agents.
Qualifications and Experience
This position requires a university degree in a related field (Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration) and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an analytical field. An acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Our successful candidate will have experience using standard research and reporting tools, methodologies and processes. You will also have experience with policy, research evaluation frameworks and statistical methodologies. The ability to clarify problems and issues is necessary in this role, as well as analytical, research and evaluation skills.
The Risk and Intelligence Analyst is responsible for completing briefing notes, report submissions and presentations to senior management. As such, communication and presentation experience are required.
The following knowledge, experience and training is considered an asset:
- Work experience with law enforcement and justice agencies, or a related law enforcement analytical field; and/or
- Formal threat or risk assessment training.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
Travel maybe required within the province, and occasionally out of province.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to pass security clearances required by the Department to work with other law enforcement agencies.
What We Offer
- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Risk and Intelligence Analyst (Research & Stat Officer 3)
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
Within the Department of Justice, Public Safety and Security Division is committed to supporting the safety and security of Nova Scotians by collaborating with various stakeholders and communities across the country. We provide a range of programs, supports, and services, which are in accordance with provincial and federal legislation. We are committed to ensuring services are accessible and representative of the communities we serve.
The Public Safety and Security Division is comprised of the following Units:
- Policing Strategies and Governance
- Safety and Security Investigations
- Crime Prevention and Indigenous Policing
- Public Safety Audit Function
- Provincial Firearms Program
- Security Programs Office
- Service Dog Program
For more information on the Department of Justice Public Safety and Security Division please visit the following link: https://novascotia.ca/just/public_safety
About Our Opportunity
The Risk and Intelligence Analyst will report to the Manager of Safety and Security Investigations Unit (SSIU) and is responsible for collecting, evaluating and analyzing intelligence data collected from SSIU staff, other Provincial and Federal enforcement agencies, professional sources, open sources, and external clients.
As a Risk and Intelligence Analyst, you will conduct threat and risk management assessments and establish risk management strategies designed to deter or proactively mitigate threats to the government of Nova Scotia. You will prepare intelligence briefs with respect to acute risks, which will provide guidance to senior management.
In this role, you will use a variety of risk management frameworks in making systematic assessments. Your analysis of data will be instrumental in providing recommendations relating to resource allocation and the monitoring and management of high-risk threats to public safety.
You will also do scheduling and provide support for Government Enforcement Agents.
Qualifications and Experience
This position requires a university degree in a related field (Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration) and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an analytical field. An acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Our successful candidate will have experience using standard research and reporting tools, methodologies and processes. You will also have experience with policy, research evaluation frameworks and statistical methodologies. The ability to clarify problems and issues is necessary in this role, as well as analytical, research and evaluation skills.
The Risk and Intelligence Analyst is responsible for completing briefing notes, report submissions and presentations to senior management. As such, communication and presentation experience are required.
The following knowledge, experience and training is considered an asset:
- Work experience with law enforcement and justice agencies, or a related law enforcement analytical field; and/or
- Formal threat or risk assessment training.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
Travel maybe required within the province, and occasionally out of province.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to pass security clearances required by the Department to work with other law enforcement agencies.
What We Offer
- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules