Calgary Police Service - Analytical Technician

At a glance

• Permanent (3 positions) and Temporary up to 9 months (2 positions)
• Pay Grade 10: $48.40–$58.82 per hour
• Non-standard 40-hour work week: 4, 10-hour shifts in compressed 4-day schedule
• Some evening and weekend work; may be on-call or called out
• Location: 5111 47 Street N.E. or various district locations
• Union: CUPE Local 38

Full posting

At The City of Calgary, employees thrive, courageous ideas come to life, and public service opens possibilities. If you are motivated by public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join our organization. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. We are the organization that serves the third most diverse city in Canada and one of the most livable cities in the world; a workplace committed to Truth and Reconciliation and fostering employee belonging. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. Accommodation is available during the recruitment process, upon request. As an Analytical Technician, you will support investigators and analysts by collecting, analyzing and interpreting information related to crime and social disorder trends, series and emerging issues. Your work will contribute to intelligence, investigative and operational priorities and support evidence-informed decision-making. Primary duties include: • Develop in-depth profiles that provide a comprehensive overview of individuals to support intelligence, investigative and operational activities, as well as offender management. • Research and analyze police and open-source information to complete requests in support of investigative and public safety operations. • Research and provide current court, custody and warrant information for identified offenders. • Compile and maintain statistics and prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, as required. • Identify opportunities to support proactive crime-reduction strategies and prepare reports highlighting district and citywide crime trends, crime series, geospatial analysis and situational awareness. • Conduct basic telecommunications and tracker analysis, including the use of Excel and geospatial analysis tools. • Create and disseminate intelligence bulletins for internal and external partners. • Support management and staff by collecting, analyzing and maintaining information for strategic reporting, risk triage and assessments, intelligence products, tactical and public safety operations, performance measurement and workload analysis. • Respond to information and analytical requests from internal and external partners, often within tight timelines and while managing competing priorities. • Maintain situational awareness of ongoing crime initiatives through regular collaboration, information sharing and participation in relevant meetings and conference calls. • Provide ongoing support to the assigned Analytical Unit, including the preparation of daily reports and the creation and maintenance of relevant dashboards. Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to investigative files and sensitive information which can be disturbing and stressful. Qualifications • A degree in Social Sciences or a related field, with course work in human behaviour, social statistics and research methodology and a minimum of 2 years of experience which includes data mining skills. • Knowledge of basic statistics, research methodology, data structure and data management is required. • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint are also required. • This job requires a broad range of skills. Candidates must demonstrate experience in three skills, one from Group A, one from Group B, and a third from either group outlined below: • Group A- Geospatial Data Mapping, Telecommunications or Tracker Analysis, Structured Querying & Visualization, Crime Series Analysis • Group B- Intelligence Analysis Report Writing, Social Network Analysis, Open Source & Social Media Intelligence Techniques, Money Laundering/Financial Crime Analysis • Knowledge of Niche Records Management System (SENTRY), Palantir, Justice Online Information Network (JOIN), Correctional Administration (ORCA) and Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and proficiency in OneNote, Provincial database systems (ROADS, VISTAS, CORES, SPIN II) would be assets. • Success in this position requires emotional intelligence; creating and sustaining safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces; promoting supportive, balanced and professional accountability; building and maintaining relationships; developing self and others; striving for results. Pre-employment Requirements • An enhanced security clearance and pre-employment polygraph will be conducted. • Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills. • Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Education obtained from out of country must have or be able to obtain, an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for confirmation of equivalent credentials. Position and Pay Information Business Unit: Calgary Police Services Union: CUPE Local 38 Position Type: 3 Permanent and 2 Temporary (up to 9 months) Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $48.40 - 58.82 per hour Hours of work: Non-Standard 40 hour work week. Days of work:This position works 4, 10 hour shifts in a compressed 4 day work schedule. Some evening and weekend work hours may be required. May be required to be on-call or called-out. Location:5111 47 Street N.E. or various district locations (positions are multi-unit) Audience: Internal/External Apply By: November 25, 2026 Job ID: 315642