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Apply By: Monday, January 19, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Senior Research Associate

Job ID:

237218

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Inspectorate of Policing - Centre for Data Intelligence and Innovation

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary

Job code:

5A008 - ProgPlanEval05

Salary:

$78,327.00 - $112,863.00 Per year

The Job

Do you enjoy undertaking research and analytical studies? If so, join the Inspectorate of Policing, Ministry of the Solicitor General, in a position where you will develop research requirements and methodologies related to monitoring and reporting on policing in Ontario, including performance and compliance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA).

The Ministry

The Ministry of the Solicitor General is responsible for the safety and security of communities across Ontario through effective policing, correctional services and emergency services programs. The ministry promotes policing excellence by communicating with and providing advice to the police community, as well as through training, developing professional standards and establishing new programs. The Ontario Provincial Police provides front-line policing services to more than 400 municipal and First Nations communities. The ministry is also responsible for maintaining effective and efficient correctional programs that create an environment where offenders are better able to return to the community and make positive contributions to society. Through the work of the Office of the Chief Coroner, Office of the Fire Marshal, Centre of Forensic Sciences and Emergency Management Ontario, the ministry seeks to minimize or eliminate hazards to people and property.

The Division

The Inspectorate of Policing (IOP) is a division within the Ministry of the Solicitor General that will monitor, advise, conduct inspections and investigate complaints with respect to the delivery of policing and compliance with the Community Safety and Policing Act and its regulations, as well as investigate complaints related to police services board member misconduct..

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Research various sources of information to prepare research reports and recommendations
• Identify and assess research requirements and develop study design and methodologies
• Conduct environmental scans and research to support program priorities
• Develop stakeholder consultation and partnerships
• Participate in the development of strategic direction
• Prepare a range of analyses and communication material
• Negotiate and mediate contentious research, monitoring and reporting issues

What you bring to the team

Research, Analytical and Project Management Skills:

You have:

• knowledge of principles and methods of quantitative and qualitative research, evaluation, and analysis methodologies.
• project management and team leadership skills to provide project planning and leadership on concurrent projects and to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• the ability to analyze competing interests of stakeholders, mediate issues and develop policies and solutions.
• the ability to process information from a range of sources.
• the ability to work autonomously by taking initiative, managing priorities independently, and delivering results with minimal supervision

Interpersonal Skills:

You have:

• presentation and influencing skills to convey complex statistical findings, present options and provide recommendations.
• interpersonal and consultation skills to initiate and nurture working relationships with stakeholders.
• mediation, negotiation, and facilitation skills to provide leadership on project and work teams.

Communication Skills:

You can use:

• oral communication skills to conduct meetings, deliver presentations and provide correspondence.
• written communication skills to prepare reports, briefing materials and data analysis utilizing statistical computer software.

Technical Knowledge:

You understand:

• policy, legislation, funding processes, policy and search tools, methodology and techniques to provide project leadership in the development and evaluation of policies and programs.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role

Additional information:

Apply by:

Monday, January 19, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based)

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Policy and Analysis

Posted on:

Monday, January 5, 2026

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
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How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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