Investigator

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Are you a strong communicator with knowledge of the criminal justice system? Then consider this opportunity with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), the civilian agency that conducts investigations into the circumstances of serious injuries and deaths involving police officers.

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About the job

In this role you will:

• participate in conducting high-profile and sensitive investigations
• serve as the front line of the Special Investigations Unit and its face in the community
• carry out investigations in a credible, fair and balanced manner by using your analytical/investigative and interview skills in conjunction with your good judgement, integrity, objectivity, tact and strong ethical values

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Mandatory:
• you must have a valid Ontario class 'G' driver's licence to travel to investigation sites across Ontario, often on short notice

Analytical and Communication Skills

• you have proven analytical and reasoning skills to conduct investigations and assess the information
• you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and objectivity to deal effectively with people in stressful situations, to prepare detailed reports and discuss them with the investigating team

Technical Knowledge

• you have knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulations governing the response of the Special Investigations Unit (e.g. Criminal Code of Canada, Canada Evidence Act, Ontario Police Services Act) to gather/interpret evidence and provide guidance to field staff
• you are able to gain and use knowledge of investigative methods, techniques, rules of evidence and court procedures to carry out complex investigative requirements and procedures

Other Skills

• you have effective organizational skills to gather and organize large volumes of evidence and maintain appropriately
• you are proficient with computers and computer software to prepare a variety of reports, statements and presentations

For more information on Special Investigations Unit's (SIU) Mission, Vision and Values and the Investigator Creed check out our website at www.siu.on.ca.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
  
  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 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 screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• C-AG-108979/17(2)

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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.