Data Analyst, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Cambridge, Canada - Waterloo Regional Police Service

Waterloo Regional Police Service

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Cambridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Data Analyst, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Waterloo Regional Police Service

Status:
Full-time, Permanent

Location:
Cambridge, ON

Working Conditions:
Option to have a flexible working arrangement, hybrid - 2 days work from home

Education Level:
University Degree in social sciences, mathematics, statistic, and/or a related field is required. A Master or PhD degree in a related discipline is preferred;

2023 Salary:
$ $

Due Date:
Friday, April 14th, 2023 at 3 PM

With more than 1000 sworn and civilian members, the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) requires a
Data Analyst, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

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
Data Analyst, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

You Will:

Conduct research and collect data from various sources of information to support policy and program development in support of the Service's racebased data collection strategy;
Lead focus groups, prepare proposals and make recommendations to develop, implement, monitor, support and improve the Service's Equity, Inclusion and Diversity (EDI) Strategic Plan;
Use spatial and statistical analysis software to conduct analysis and produce reports that help identify information gaps, and trends in EDI initiatives and explain multifaceted issues;
Develop appropriate methodologies for conducting social identity, racebased and EDI data collection and research, including literature reviews and survey design and analysis;
Coordinate and give presentations, facilitate meetings and working groups, and manage partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
Evaluate, validate and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to track and monitor the progress and overall effectiveness of all systemic antiracism, antidiscrimination and EDI programs;
Compare and benchmark the Service's social identity, racebased and EDI data to that of other police services and to provincial, national and international trends;
Identify emerging trends in data science and analytics to inform and support the development of analytical methodologies and standards;
Lead and support a range of concurrent projects, providing an EDI perspective;
Assist with data integrity and quality control issues of rolerelated data throughout the Service and ensure compliance with strict legal and ethical standards for data management;
Assist in the development of Requests for Proposals (RFP) and service quotes from external service providers and write grant proposals to acquire funds; and
Perform other related duties as assigned.

You Have:

Thorough practical knowledge of theories, principles and best practices in the field of data science, advanced analytics, data modeling, data mining, program evaluation and evidencebased decisionmaking, acquired through the successful completion of a postsecondary degree in mathematics, statistical analysis, social sciences and/or a related field is required. A Master's or PhD degree in a related discipline is preferred;
One (1) year of professional experience working with communitybased groups on EDI or human rights issues for the purposes of collecting, analyzing, and reporting social identity data is required;
Experience in project management and the strategic implementation of evidencebased and datadriven EDI initiatives is required;
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word;
Strong political acuity skills to make recommendations and provide appropriate and recommendations;
Excellent time management and organizational skills are required; and
A valid Class 'G' Ontario Driver's License with no more than six (6) demerit points.

You Are:

Able to place EDI, antiracism and antidiscrimination objectives in a larger organizational context;
Able to successfully lead, influence and manage rolespecific programs, steering committees, working groups and/or focus groups;
Able to design and prepare training and workshop content in a variety of forms;
Able to write reports, strategic plans and recommendations, write grant proposals for external funding, and develop proposals in support of academic research;
Able to acquire knowledge from applicable legislation; and
Able to meet the testing and police security requirements for the position.

**Why join WRPS?