Research Analyst

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The Ministry of the Solicitor General's Strategic Policy, Research and Innovation Division values diversity and supports our team in growing and showcasing their skills in an inclusive, strategic, and collaborative environment.
Join our team of professionals and demonstrate your technical knowledge and analytical skills by providing research and statistical expertise to support modernizing policies and legislative frameworks for the effective management and delivery of services to the public and those interacting with the justice system.

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About the job

In this role, you will:
• Use research principles and techniques to conduct research by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data from various sources
• Develop research study design, methodology, terms of reference, data sources and requirements to meet a range of research needs
• Analyze and synthesize complex research results and identify recommendations regarding existing programs and policies
• Develop responses, based on data/evidence and research, to internal and external requests for information
• Develop report design and structure, ensuring reporting and presentation of information is clear and comprehensive

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What you bring to the team

Research Expertise:

• You have knowledge of, and experience with, research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative analysis, data analysis, and modelling techniques
• You have knowledge of performance measurement techniques and tools, and key performance indicators (KPIs) as well as program evaluation methodologies
• You have experience conducting jurisdictional/environmental scans, literature reviews, and trend analysis
• You are able to develop consultation questionnaires and surveys
• You are proficient with computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets and database packages, to assess data, conduct analysis and prepare reports and presentations

Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills:

• You can filter, synthesize and translate a range of diverse data/information into meaningful insights and identify implications based on evidence and research findings
• You can determine optimal method/format for the dissemination of results and research findings
• You are able to identify issues that potentially impact ministry policies and programs, and provide advice and recommendations for management decision-making

Communication, Presentation and Consultation Skills:

• You can develop clear documents in support of research findings, and prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and briefing materials
• You are able to present research findings to branch management as well as articulate key issues, explain analysis, and liaise with a variety of internal ministry staff
• You can effectively consult and collaborate with internal and external partners to facilitate information gathering and contribute to research projects/studies
• You are able to work cooperatively and collaboratively and within the unit

Project Management, Planning and Organizational Skills:

• You can create and maintain project tracking documents, schedules, databases and tools for research projects/studies
• You can ensure projects are completed within designated timelines

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-SL-163863/21
  
  The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

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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.