Investigator

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Are you a strong communicator with a background in investigations? Do you have knowledge of accounting theories, practices, policies and audit standards? If so, then consider this opportunity with the Compliance Branch, Ministry of Finance.

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About the job

You will:
• Plan, lead, and conduct investigations, search and seizure actions, obtain evidence by ensuring proper collection, custody, control and identification;
• Interview or interrogate informants, third party witnesses, suspected violators and/or their legal/financial representatives;
• Examine and analyze all evidence, including tax returns, books and records by researching the organization, business policies and practices, and accounting systems, reviewing ministry records and files, as well as, information from other tax jurisdictions or other sources (i.e. banks, customers, third parties) to obtain proof of tax evasion and/or fraud;
• Participate in Joint Forces Operations with other tax jurisdictions e.g. Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), police agencies, etc.;
• Research tax legislation, case law/summaries/decisions;
• Assess and interpret findings; consolidate data; prepare reports and prosecution briefs;
• Recommend further investigative or prosecution action;
• Retrieve, decipher and analyze data from electronic media.

NOTE: This position requires extensive travel throughout the province.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have a valid Ontario Class G driver's licence.
• You are able to travel extensively throughout Ontario.
• You are able to work irregular hours.
• You are able to pass colour vision screening (being able to distinguish hues and colour markings).

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You have in-depth knowledge of investigative techniques, judicial process, rules of evidence, and court procedures;
• Job requires working knowledge of accounting theory, practices, policies and audit standards and procedures to understand and analyze complex business accounting systems. This knowledge is normally gained through successful completion of an undergraduate degree/community college diploma in Accounting, Business, Law, Law and Security or equivalent work experience;
• You have knowledge of/ability to interpret the relevant legislation administered by the Tax Compliance and Benefits Division (e.g. Land Transfer Tax Act, Employer Health Tax Act, Tobacco Tax Act, Retail Sales Tax Act, etc.) and related regulations/ guidelines.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• You have in-depth knowledge of investigative techniques, judicial process, rules of evidence, court procedures and surveillance techniques.
• You have thorough knowledge of the management, evaluation and analysis of intelligence data and processes.

Analytical and Computer Skills:

• You have analytical, judgment, problem solving and organizational skills.
• You can effectively interpret and apply legislation administered by the division (e.g. Land Transfer Tax Act, Tobacco Tax Act, Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax Act) and related regulations, guidelines.
• You have working knowledge of related legislation, regulations and statutes (i.e. Provincial Offences Act, Ontario and Canada Evidence Act, Charter of Rights and Freedoms).
• You have advanced computer skills and can use software, mainframe systems, and databases to conduct research, record and access information.
• You have knowledge of computer crime investigative techniques.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  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 employment 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 employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• C-FN-147701/20(5)

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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.