City of Ottawa
Senior Policy Advisor - Ottawa Police Service Board
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Job Description
- Req#: 11275
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing is required. French oral, reading, writing is an asset
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to pass a Background Investigation Process comprised of a full Police Records Check and Background Investigation prior to being provided an offer of employment.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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Requisition ID: 11275
Department: Ottawa Police Services Board
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: MPE
Salary Information: $88,335.52 - $111,718.88 annually (2022 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Administrative and Support Services
Application Close: 30/01/2024JOB SUMMARY
This position provides support and advice to the Executive Director, Chair, and Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB), a provincially mandated legal entity that operates independently from the City and Council. The OPSB is responsible for the provision of adequate and effective police services in the municipality, which must include, at a minimum, police services in crime prevention, law enforcement, assistance to victims of crime, public order maintenance and emergency response in accordance with Provincial legislation.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, this position is responsible for providing strategic policy advice for short and long-range planning to the Board. The incumbent will conduct research and analysis and assist in identifying and developing policy-related priorities and action plans for the Board’s approval.
The position provides support and advice to the Executive Director, Chair, and Board in the research and development of policies, reports (including policy-based audits), initiatives, and strategies that enable the Board’s thought-leadership and position as a leader among law enforcement oversight bodies.
The Advisor works to ensure that all Board policy initiatives promote strategic governance, align with the Board’s mandate and priorities, and enhance the Board’s reputation and credibility. The Advisor also generally contributes to the Board’s mandate through the provision and compilation of information, conducting research and analysis, and drafting reports and communications for both the Board and the public.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Four (4) year university under-graduate degree is required, preferably in public administration, law, social sciences, or the equivalent.
Five (5) years experience of progressively responsible experience and knowledge in the field of policy research, analysis and writing, as it pertains to the compilation, analysis and processing of the type of information necessary to support the development of strategic and effective policies.KNOWLEDGE
• The functions and responsibilities of a municipal police governing body.
• The Police Services Act of Ontario and related statutory regulations.
• General knowledge of the mandate and operations of an Ontario municipal police service.
• Internet applications and research tools.
• Current issues impacting police organizations and police services boards in Ontario.COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Able to manage multiple tasks and balance competing demands.
• Able to recognize and analyze problems and find solutions.
• Superior written and oral communication and listening skills.
• Able to anticipate needs and proactively address them.
• Deal effectively with deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Produce reports and make presentations.
• Conduct research and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Develop short and long term objectives and strategies.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.
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