Investigator (Irregular On-Call)

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Are you a strong communicator with high integrity and attention to detail? Then consider one of these unique opportunities working with the Special Investigations Unit, the civilian agency that conducts thorough and unbiased criminal investigations where someone is seriously injured, alleges sexual assault or dies when involved with the police.

Please note:
• The positions' headquarters are located at 5090 Commerce Boulevard, Mississauga; however, the successful candidate may work from other locations in Ontario. The successful candidate will report to Mississauga office, when required.
•The work location will be determined based on the location of the successful candidate.
• You will work zero to 36.25 hours per week, including the weekends and statutory holidays as required.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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About the job

In this role, you will:
• lead, support and conduct major investigations
• examine scenes, assess damages and gather/preserve evidence
• provide group leadership, guidance, expertise and technical support to field investigators
• assign work to field staff, set priorities, monitor work and review for quality and compliance
• appear as witness or supportive witness in criminal/civil proceedings, coroners inquests, or any other form of hearing
• provide all information obtained during the investigation
• provide training and guidance to staff

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory:

• You must have a valid class “G” driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario to travel to investigation sites across Ontario, often on short notice.

Analytical and Reasoning Skills:

• You can conduct investigations, assess and interpret evidence, evaluate investigative results, and determine cause
• You can analyze circumstances and make recommendations
• You can review occurrences, identify and assess trends and patterns requiring further investigation

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• You have knowledge of investigative techniques/theories, procedures and practices to determine investigation requirements by identifying likely and potential sources of evidence
• You have knowledge of courtroom procedures
• You can provide direction to police personnel at scenes
• You have the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislations, regulations, common law, and statutes (example: Special Investigations Unit Act, 2019, Criminal Code, Freedom of Information Act, Charter of Rights, Provincial Offences Act, Rights to Privacy Act, Young Offenders Act, Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Evidence Act)

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You can explain and discuss interpretation of evidence and related legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines regarding the incident
• You can provide testimony in court or at coroners inquests
• You have presentation skills to deliver lectures, seminars and attend meetings
• You can prepare crown briefs as well as reports
• You have interpersonal skills to reconcile differing interpretations of evidence, persuade stakeholders for appropriate follow-up to ensure compliance with methods, models, and concepts of investigations, as well as facilitate discussions amongst agencies involved in an investigation

Group Leadership Skills:

• You demonstrate group leadership skills to assign and coordinate work of field investigators
• You can coach/mentor and provide on the job training and guidance

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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), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division 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.

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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.