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Investigator
Organization:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Division:
Special Investigations Unit
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
10 Temporary contracts for up to 12 months, with possibility of extension
Job Code:
05716 - Fire Services Investigator 2
Salary:
$1,574.49 - $1,922.67 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you a strong communicator with high integrity, attention to detail with knowledge of the criminal justice system? Then consider one of these unique opportunities with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), 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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role you will:
• carry out high-profile and sensitive investigations in a credible, fair and balanced manner by using your analytical/investigative and interview skills in conjunction with your good judgement, integrity, objectivity, tact and strong ethical values
• provide group leadership, guidance, expertise and technical support to field investigators, assigning work to field staff, setting priorities, monitoring work and reviewing for quality and compliance with investigative procedures, standards and techniques
• 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 the Crown Attorney considers relevant to the charge
• serve as the front line of the Special Investigations Unit and its face in the community
**Please note that these positions are irregularly scheduled, on-call with no set minimum number of hours per week.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory:
• You must have a valid class G driver's license (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 have proven analytical and reasoning skills to conduct investigations, assess and interpret evidence, evaluate investigative results and determine cause
• You can analyse circumstances and make recommendations
Technical Knowledge
You have applied practical knowledge and demonstrated understanding of:
• investigative theories and practices to determine investigation requirements by identifying likely and potential sources of evidence, providing direction to police personnel at scenes
• investigative methods, techniques, rules of evidence and court procedures to carry out complex investigative requirements and procedures
• relevant legislation and regulations (example: Criminal Code of Canada, Canada Evidence Act, Ontario Police Services Act, Ontario Special Investigations Unit Act, 2018 – Schedule 4) to gather and interpret evidence as well as identify and explain evidence required to support tests/theories of cases and provide guidance to field staff
Communication and Organizational Skills
You can:
• explain and discuss interpretation of evidence and related legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines about the incident
• provide testimony in court or at coroners inquests
• prepare accurate and detailed reports and discuss them with those involved in both investigative and criminal prosecution process
You have:
• presentation skills to deliver lectures, seminars and attend meetings
• effective organizational skills to gather and organize large volumes of evidence and maintain appropriately
Interpersonal Skills
With your strong interpersonal skills you can:
• reconcile differing interpretations of evidence, persuade stakeholders for appropriate follow-up to ensure compliance with methods, models, and concepts of investigations
• deal effectively with people in stressful situations
Group Leadership Skills
• You can assign and coordinate work of field investigators, including coaching/mentoring and provide training and guidance
Please note job may require candidates to work shifts and on-call 24hrs/7 days.
For more information on Special Investigations Unit's (SIU) Mission, Vision and Values and the Investigator Creed check out our website at www.siu.on.ca.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 10 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 12 months, Any City, Anywhere in Ontario , Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, Social Networking Search
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Inspections and Investigations
Posted on:
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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. - N-AG-141017/19(3)
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
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 Thursday, April 23, 2020 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.
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.