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Investigators (Toronto)
Organization:
Not Applicable
Division:
Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
PA/09 - Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth
Salary:
$73,443.00 - $95,213.00 Per Year
What can I expect to do in this role?
The Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth seeks an experienced and motivated Investigator for its new Investigations unit. The Investigator will plan, develop, lead, and manage file reviews, complex investigations and special reviews involving sensitive and high profile cases. The Investigators will also identify service gaps and key areas where improvement to services and programs for children and youth is required, and provide recommendations. This position will report to the Supervisor of Investigations, or another member of management depending on assignment.
How do I qualify?
Qualifications
• Extensive experience with specialized subject knowledge or experience in investigations such as pediatric health services, children's mental health services or child development services;
• Knowledge of Ontario's child welfare system;
• Extensive knowledge of the complexities of child protection policies and procedures and child protection systems in Ontario;
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing investigations plan;
• Strong investigative skills: observation, deduction, tact, and intuition;
• Strong social skills and excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Extensive experience with interviewing and engaging others;
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills;
• Ability to work with diverse team members while also working independently;
• Committed to the application of administrative fairness;
• Well-developed analytical and reasoning skills;
• Demonstrated knowledge of social policy issues and the challenges in delivering public services in Ontario.
Police background check including a vulnerable person sector screening is required.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 7 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 401 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Excluded
Schedule:
Category:
Inspections and Investigations
Posted on:
Monday, October 26, 2015
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.
A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.
A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.
Collection of Information
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, November 6, 2015 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
