Data Scientist

Halton Regional Police Service

The Halton Regional Police Service ensures the safety of over 620,000 residents in the Halton Region, including Milton, Halton Hills, Oakville, and Burlington. These efforts are supported by a team dedicated to excellence in public safety through collaboration and community engagement. As a leader in police analytics, the service is seeking a Data Scientist to support innovative data-driven strategies.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Leverage data analysis tools like SQL, ETL, Power BI, Excel, and Python to extract insights.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making by transforming data into visualizations and reports.
• Coordinate police analytic projects and develop business solutions.
• Provide specialized technical support and data integration services.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Paid leave and onsite fitness opportunities.
• Participation in a defined benefit pension plan (O.M.E.R.S.).

This role requires you to have:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant analytical experience.
• Proficiency in SQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience creating reports in Power BI or similar tools like Tableau or Qlik.

You would benefit from having:

• Certification in a related field.
• Knowledge of SSIS and Python, especially with machine learning.
• Experience with Excel VBA and R.

Applicants must pass a background check including reference checks and a criminal screen. The Halton Regional Police Service is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, welcoming applications from diverse individuals and providing accommodations as needed.