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Investigator (Bilingual)
Organization:
Ombudsman Ontario
Division:
French Language Services Unit
Language of Position(s):
Bilingual English/French
Job Code:
OO-001 - Ombudsman Ontario
Salary:
$75,265.00 - $103,603.00 Per Year
The Ombudsman is an independent, impartial office of the Legislature that resolves and investigates complaints about Ontario government organizations, broader public sector bodies, including municipalities, universities and school boards, child protection services, and compliance with the French Language Services Act (FLSA). The Ombudsman recommends solutions to individual and systemic administrative problems, and promotes fairness, accountability and transparency in the public sector as well as respect for French language service rights and the rights of children and youth.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Investigators at the Ontario Ombudsman are responsible for both leading and working as a team on various investigative files. As an investigator, you will be accountable for investigations from inception to completion, which includes identifying issues, interviewing witnesses, and gathering and analyzing information, as well as writing clear and comprehensive reports.
As part of the French Language Service Unit team, your work will play a crucial role in the development of the Commissioner's recommendations to improve policies and programs on French Language services. You will lead and work as a team on various investigative files on the delivery of governmental services in French as described in the French Language Services Act of Ontario.
This opportunity will appeal to people who are keen to develop innovative solutions supporting individual rights identified in the French Language Services Act while respecting existing processes and procedures.
How do I qualify?
ABOUT YOU
Successful candidates will have the following:
• University degree (in a field such as law, psychology, political science, public administration) ideally with a minimum of 2 years of recent experience in investigations and/or administrative oversight.
• Ability to manage complex complaints, including: the identification and analysis of legal issues, the conduct of research and liaising and negotiating with affected and involved parties.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication in both English and French languages at the superior level.
• Working knowledge of the French Language Services Act, its interpretation and application.
• Excellent knowledge of Francophone communities in Ontario, other Francophone key stakeholders as well as linguistic and cultural issues, to develop and manage relationships, partnerships and liaison initiatives with Francophone communities and support the Ombudsman and Commissioner's interest in the enhancement and development of the Francophone population of Ontario.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations and developing and executing investigation plans.
• Recent experience reviewing policy and making recommendations
• Well-developed research and analytical skills.
• Experience preparing well-written, detailed reports based on research and analysis.
• Proven ability to interview individuals at all organizational levels, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercises good judgement and common sense, and be accountable for decisions.
• Capacity to work effectively in a team-based environment, and be open to consultation and collaboration in determining appropriate solutions for complaints and inquiries.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality in service delivery and application of administrative fairness.
Some travel may be required.
How to Apply
How to Apply
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, exciting work environment and be part of a world-renowned office with a team of top public sector professionals.
Interested candidates are invited to apply by visiting the careers page of our website: https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/About-Us/Careers/Current-Opportunities.aspx.
Our recruitment practices reflect the Ontario Ombudsman's continuing goal of encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Please Note: Only applicants selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted. Moving expenses will not be paid. This is a unionized position, represented by AMAPCEO
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 Bilingual English/French Permanent - Full Time, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check
Compensation Group:
Excluded
Schedule:
Category:
Inspections and Investigations
Posted on:
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Note:
- This ad is also available in French.
- 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.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 12, 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.
