Compliance Investigation Officer

Do you believe in Responsiveness and Innovation, Accountability and Integrity, Respect and Efficiency?

Come join our team
If you have a passion for analytical and investigative work, then consider this exciting and challenging opportunity to work with the Compliance Division.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong analytical, investigative and administrative experience in a regulatory environment to provide a range of analytical, administrative and investigative services to administer the investigative, enforcement and official complaint process requirements under the Election Act, Election Finances Act and policies instituted by the Chief Electoral Officer.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Reporting to the Compliance Investigations Manager, you will:
• investigate complaints and internally identified issues pertaining to the Election Act, the Election Finances Act, and policies instituted by the Chief Electoral Officer, ensuring compliance with all related guidelines and policies;
• contact sources of complaints, respondents and potential witnesses and gather evidence from appropriate sources;
• conduct research and analysis to produce detailed reports, decision notes and briefing notes for submission to senior Elections Ontario management and the Chief Electoral Officer;
• prepare response letters to complainants, respondents and their legal counsel;
• assist in the planning, notification and execution of investigations, examinations or audits, documenting findings and contributing to the creation of reports and briefing materials;
• through research and analysis, identify unique or unusual situations to detect possible compliance risks and contraventions, and prepare case notes for discussion, identifying possible solutions and recommending appropriate action;
• monitor operational activities throughout the organization and provide advice and support upon request to other business units regarding privacy matters;
• review incoming complaints and internally initiated investigations to detect possible privacy issues, reporting any concerns to the Manager;
• support the Manager and the Director in the investigation of possible privacy breaches;
• maintain investigative files (both hard copy and electronic forms);
• provide information to members of the public and the media on the compliance aspects of the Election Act and the Election Finances Act and related guidelines; and
• provide training and supervision to staff with respect to investigations, analysis/intelligence gathering, detection and investigation of possible privacy issues.

You may be required to travel occasionally to conduct interviews with witnesses and/or take possession of items of evidence and to present oral evidence at legal proceedings.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

Experience and Knowledge
• good knowledge and understanding of research, analytical, investigative and information gathering techniques and practices, administrative practices, policies and procedures and records management processes and their application to the investigative, enforcement, intelligence gathering and official complaint processes;
• good understanding of regulatory frameworks, especially the Election Act, the Election Finances Act, policies and guidelines of the Chief Electoral Officer, and other legislation applicable to Elections Ontario and/or other electoral jurisdictions;
• knowledge and understanding of the policies and practices of Elections Ontario, or other electoral jurisdictions to ensure consistent processes and provide accurate and relevant advice and information;
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• strong analytical and organizational skills;
• knowledge of database software and information management systems and application; and
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Who we are

We are an agency of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario responsible for the administration of provincial elections, by-elections and referenda. Our recruitment process reflects our mission to uphold the integrity and accessibility of the electoral process and to manage elections in an efficient, fair, and impartial manner. Together we lead change by building modern services that put the needs of electors first.

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter as one attachment to:
HR@elections.on.ca quoting File # EO-2017-77 to be received no later than July 28, 2017.
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us. We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

Salary Band Minimum: $59,152

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, July 28, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.