Environmental Investigations Officer

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If you are a motivated investigative professional with interest in environment protection, then consider this opportunity with the Ministry of the Environment.

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About the job

Acting as Provincial Officer you will:
• lead and conduct environmental investigations
• lay charges and assist in prosecutions
• obtain, examine and analyze evidence (documentary, expert and samples)
• execute search warrants
• prepare Crown briefs and assist Crown Counsel

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirement:

• a valid driver's licence to carry out investigations in locations not accessible by public transportation

Technical knowledge and experience:

• You have knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures.
• You have knowledge of the rules of evidence and court procedures.
• You have proven investigative experience with criminal, environmental or provincial offences cases.
• You have demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation.

Analytical and problem solving skills:

• You have demonstrated analytical and evaluative skills to review evidence and facts and draw conclusions.
• You have sound decision making skills to assess and interpret findings and make recommendations on investigative results.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have well developed communication skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders (witnesses, complainants and industry representatives).
• You can consolidate, discuss and present evidence with ability to explain technical and scientific evidence and information.
• You have well developed interpersonal skills with proven ability to obtain information.

Organizational skills:

• You have organizational skills to maintain notes and cases for investigations and can accurately log gathered information/evidence into a database.
• You can prioritize work and organize evidence and work under pressure within strict deadlines.
• You can work independently with minimal supervision.

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Additional information:

Note:

• Prior to the offer of employment, in accordance with the Ontario Public Service personnel screening checks policy, the top applicant(s) will be required to undergo personnel screening checks, which includes a police records check.
• W-ET-52975/13(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.