Risk and Intelligence Analyst (Research & Stat Officer 3)
Competition # : 46712
Department: Justice
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 21-Aug-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Within the Department of Justice, Public Safety and Security Division is committed to supporting the safety and security of Nova Scotians by collaborating with various stakeholders and communities across the country. We provide a range of programs, supports, and services, which are in accordance with provincial and federal legislation. We are committed to ensuring services are accessible and representative of the communities we serve.
The Public Safety and Security Division is comprised of the following Units:
- Policing Strategies and Governance
- Safety and Security Investigations
- Crime Prevention and Indigenous Policing
- Public Safety Audit Function
- Provincial Firearms Program
- Security Programs Office
- Service Dog Program
For more information on the Department of Justice Public Safety and Security Division please visit the following link: https://novascotia.ca/just/public_safety
About Our Opportunity
The Risk and Intelligence Analyst will report to the Manager of Safety and Security Investigations Unit (SSIU) and is responsible for collecting, evaluating and analyzing intelligence data collected from SSIU staff, other Provincial and Federal enforcement agencies, professional sources, open sources, and external clients.
As a Risk and Intelligence Analyst, you will conduct threat and risk management assessments and establish risk management strategies designed to deter or proactively mitigate threats to the government of Nova Scotia. You will prepare intelligence briefs with respect to acute risks, which will provide guidance to senior management.
In this role, you will use a variety of risk management frameworks in making systematic assessments. Your analysis of data will be instrumental in providing recommendations relating to resource allocation and the monitoring and management of high-risk threats to public safety.
You will also do scheduling and provide support for Government Enforcement Agents.
Qualifications and Experience
This position requires a university degree in a related field (Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration) and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an analytical field. An acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Our successful candidate will have experience using standard research and reporting tools, methodologies and processes. You will also have experience with policy, research evaluation frameworks and statistical methodologies. The ability to clarify problems and issues is necessary in this role, as well as analytical, research and evaluation skills.
The Risk and Intelligence Analyst is responsible for completing briefing notes, report submissions and presentations to senior management. As such, communication and presentation experience are required.
The following knowledge, experience and training is considered an asset:
- Work experience with law enforcement and justice agencies, or a related law enforcement analytical field; and/or
- Formal threat or risk assessment training.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
Travel maybe required within the province, and occasionally out of province.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to pass security clearances required by the Department to work with other law enforcement agencies.
What We Offer
- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: PR 13
Salary Range: $2,556.10 - $3,107.16 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
