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✓ Pension ✓ Dental Insurance ✓ Disability Insurance ✓ Health Insurance ✓ Life Insurance
The Team you are Joining – Who We Are:
The Halton Regional Police Service contributes to the safety and well being of more than 620,000 residents in Halton Region which includes the Towns of Milton, Halton Hills and Oakville, and the City of Burlington. It is our continual pursuit of excellence that keeps Halton at the forefront of policing and as a leader in the public safety arena. Through upstream approaches, partner collaboration, training, community engagement and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, we have been able to maintain Halton’s status as the safest Canadian municipality with a population of 100,000 or more. This is exemplified through deep collaboration between our growing team of over 1,100 members and our residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipal governments.
About the Role – How you will Contribute to the Service:
The Halton Regional Police Service is continuing to strengthen its intelligence-led approach to policing—and we are seeking a highly skilled Investigative Analyst to help drive that work forward.
In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping investigative and operational outcomes by delivering timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence. Your analysis will directly support major investigations, inform strategic priorities, and contribute to identifying and addressing emerging crime trends and threats across the region.
As a key member of the Analytic Unit, you will work in close partnership with investigators, specialized units, and external agencies. You will leverage advanced analytical techniques and professional judgment to uncover patterns, assess risk, and provide insights that influence decision-making at both the tactical and strategic levels.
If you are motivated to turn analysis into impact—supporting policing efforts, informing decisions, and contributing to safer communities—and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.
Here’s What you’ll get to do:
Monitor, assess, and interpret crime trends, patterns, and emerging issues locally and beyond to support proactive policing strategies.
Evaluate and synthesize information from diverse sources, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and appropriate handling of sensitive intelligence.
Apply advanced analytical methods—including statistical and spatial analysis—to identify relationships, patterns, and potential threats.
Produce clear, concise, and actionable intelligence products, including tactical reports on persons, groups, and criminal activity.
Conduct in-depth strategic analysis on organized crime groups impacting the region, including those identified by Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario.
Support investigations by developing insights, identifying linkages, and providing evidence-based recommendations to operational teams.
Collaborate with internal units, external agencies, and partner organizations to exchange intelligence and enhance investigative outcomes.
Present findings and brief stakeholders—including senior leadership—on key intelligence insights and emerging risks.
Develop and maintain intelligence systems, databases, and analytical tools, including creating automated queries and reporting templates.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of intelligence processes, data quality, and information-sharing practices.
Build and maintain a strong network of professional contacts to support intelligence gathering and collaboration.
Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all aspects of the role.
Perform other related duties as required in support of the unit’s mandate.
What you’ll Bring to the Role:
Education, Certifications and Qualifications:
Undergraduate University degree in a relevant field such as geography, statistics, mathematics or criminology etc. Certification as a Crime / Intelligence Analyst through IACA or IALEIA is an asset.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
Minimum of 3 years of progressive related experience having developed a solid foundation in the tools, methods and techniques used in crime/ intelligence analysis work. Proven ability to conduct thorough research weaving together information from various sources into actionable intelligence. Applying appropriate statistical and analytical principles, methods and techniques.
Ability to deal with normalizing and manipulating large data sets and appropriately apply advanced level formulas/functions in Microsoft Excel. Well versed in the application of geographic information system (GIS) tools and the i2 Analysts Notebook software package.
Previous policing and/or enforcement experience is considered an asset.
Note: The successful applicant will need to pass a background check to the satisfaction of the Service which will include reference checks with previous employers, verification of educational achievements, and a criminal background screen.
What We Offer: We offer the opportunity to join a progressive work environment with a leading police service. Our Service is committed to the values of Trust and Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Teamwork and Justice. We provide our employees with a competitive salary and benefits package which includes but is not limited to comprehensive healthcare benefits, training and development opportunities, paid leave, onsite fitness opportunities, access to wellness resources and participation in a defined benefit pension plan – Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S.).
Core Working Hours: 35 hours per week: Monday - Friday
Salary Range: $95,921.00 to $106,578.00
How to be Considered for This Exciting Opportunity:
Please apply on line with a resume and a detailed letter outlining your experience and skills and how they relate to this role with the Service. This should be forwarded in confidence to our Staffing Advisor, Christen Bryl. Human Resource Services, quoting Competition #37-C-26A by May 26, 2026. All applications must be submitted to the Service’s on-line system to be considered for this vacancy.
**Various skill assessments may be administered as part of the selection criteria**Should you be selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be requested to share portfolio of analytical products
Please Note: The Halton Regional Police Service and HRPA are working on modernizing the job evaluation program. Once the program has been established, all civilian positions, including this position, will be evaluated under the new job evaluation program which may result in a change to the rate of compensation.
The Halton Regional Police Service strives to be an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage and welcome applications from all who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and/or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) during any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to remove any barriers. Please do not hesitate to let us know by contacting us for assistance at [email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our organization. Only those who are selected to advance through the recruitment process will be contacted by our team
✓ Pension ✓ Dental Insurance ✓ Disability Insurance ✓ Health Insurance ✓ Life Insurance
The Team you are Joining – Who We Are:
The Halton Regional Police Service contributes to the safety and well being of more than 620,000 residents in Halton Region which includes the Towns of Milton, Halton Hills and Oakville, and the City of Burlington. It is our continual pursuit of excellence that keeps Halton at the forefront of policing and as a leader in the public safety arena. Through upstream approaches, partner collaboration, training, community engagement and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, we have been able to maintain Halton’s status as the safest Canadian municipality with a population of 100,000 or more. This is exemplified through deep collaboration between our growing team of over 1,100 members and our residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipal governments.
About the Role – How you will Contribute to the Service:
The Halton Regional Police Service is continuing to strengthen its intelligence-led approach to policing—and we are seeking a highly skilled Investigative Analyst to help drive that work forward.
In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping investigative and operational outcomes by delivering timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence. Your analysis will directly support major investigations, inform strategic priorities, and contribute to identifying and addressing emerging crime trends and threats across the region.
As a key member of the Analytic Unit, you will work in close partnership with investigators, specialized units, and external agencies. You will leverage advanced analytical techniques and professional judgment to uncover patterns, assess risk, and provide insights that influence decision-making at both the tactical and strategic levels.
If you are motivated to turn analysis into impact—supporting policing efforts, informing decisions, and contributing to safer communities—and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.
Here’s What you’ll get to do:
Monitor, assess, and interpret crime trends, patterns, and emerging issues locally and beyond to support proactive policing strategies.
Evaluate and synthesize information from diverse sources, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and appropriate handling of sensitive intelligence.
Apply advanced analytical methods—including statistical and spatial analysis—to identify relationships, patterns, and potential threats.
Produce clear, concise, and actionable intelligence products, including tactical reports on persons, groups, and criminal activity.
Conduct in-depth strategic analysis on organized crime groups impacting the region, including those identified by Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario.
Support investigations by developing insights, identifying linkages, and providing evidence-based recommendations to operational teams.
Collaborate with internal units, external agencies, and partner organizations to exchange intelligence and enhance investigative outcomes.
Present findings and brief stakeholders—including senior leadership—on key intelligence insights and emerging risks.
Develop and maintain intelligence systems, databases, and analytical tools, including creating automated queries and reporting templates.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of intelligence processes, data quality, and information-sharing practices.
Build and maintain a strong network of professional contacts to support intelligence gathering and collaboration.
Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all aspects of the role.
Perform other related duties as required in support of the unit’s mandate.
What you’ll Bring to the Role:
Education, Certifications and Qualifications:
Undergraduate University degree in a relevant field such as geography, statistics, mathematics or criminology etc. Certification as a Crime / Intelligence Analyst through IACA or IALEIA is an asset.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
Minimum of 3 years of progressive related experience having developed a solid foundation in the tools, methods and techniques used in crime/ intelligence analysis work. Proven ability to conduct thorough research weaving together information from various sources into actionable intelligence. Applying appropriate statistical and analytical principles, methods and techniques.
Ability to deal with normalizing and manipulating large data sets and appropriately apply advanced level formulas/functions in Microsoft Excel. Well versed in the application of geographic information system (GIS) tools and the i2 Analysts Notebook software package.
Previous policing and/or enforcement experience is considered an asset.
Note: The successful applicant will need to pass a background check to the satisfaction of the Service which will include reference checks with previous employers, verification of educational achievements, and a criminal background screen.
What We Offer: We offer the opportunity to join a progressive work environment with a leading police service. Our Service is committed to the values of Trust and Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Teamwork and Justice. We provide our employees with a competitive salary and benefits package which includes but is not limited to comprehensive healthcare benefits, training and development opportunities, paid leave, onsite fitness opportunities, access to wellness resources and participation in a defined benefit pension plan – Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S.).
Core Working Hours: 35 hours per week: Monday - Friday
Salary Range: $95,921.00 to $106,578.00
How to be Considered for This Exciting Opportunity:
Please apply on line with a resume and a detailed letter outlining your experience and skills and how they relate to this role with the Service. This should be forwarded in confidence to our Staffing Advisor, Christen Bryl. Human Resource Services, quoting Competition #37-C-26A by May 26, 2026. All applications must be submitted to the Service’s on-line system to be considered for this vacancy.
**Various skill assessments may be administered as part of the selection criteria**Should you be selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be requested to share portfolio of analytical products
Please Note: The Halton Regional Police Service and HRPA are working on modernizing the job evaluation program. Once the program has been established, all civilian positions, including this position, will be evaluated under the new job evaluation program which may result in a change to the rate of compensation.
The Halton Regional Police Service strives to be an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage and welcome applications from all who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and/or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) during any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to remove any barriers. Please do not hesitate to let us know by contacting us for assistance at [email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our organization. Only those who are selected to advance through the recruitment process will be contacted by our team
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Investigative Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Brampton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
