Apply By: Friday, September 20, 2024 11:59 pm EDT

Investigations Intelligence Officer

Organization:

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:

Drinking Water and Environmental Compliance Division

City:

Barrie, Burlington, Hamilton, Kingston, London, North York, Ottawa, Peterborough, Scarborough, St Catharines

Language of Position(s):

English

Job Term:

3 Permanent

Job Code:

61509 - Environmental Officer 5

Salary:

$1,711.73 - $2,090.25 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Posting Status:

Open

Job ID:

218751

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The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Environmental Investigations and Enforcement Branch are seeking qualified individuals to join our Intelligence team.

In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will deliver and conduct operational, tactical and strategic intelligence and collaborate with internal and external enforcement partners to proactively safeguards the environment.

About Us

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is the lead ministry responsible for restoring, protecting and enhancing the environment to ensure public health and environmental quality. The ministry sets clear policies, standards, rules and regulations to protect the environment and encourage conservation activities. Along with monitoring the environment and enforcing these rules, the ministry looks for innovative approaches to complement legislation and regulations.

The Environmental Investigations and Enforcement Branch is the ministry lead for the environmental enforcement program. The branch provides oversight and leadership for investigations of environmental violations for potential punitive enforcement measures (e.g. prosecution), proactive sector enforcement; and forensic/intelligence services.

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• Comprehensive Health Plan
• Life and Disability insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

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.

Please Note:The work locations will be assigned by management based on operational needs and the successful candidates' preferences, with the objective to assign one position per MECP office area noted below. You will be asked to identify your office location preferences as part of the application process.

Candidates are eligible for positions at posted locations within 125 km of their current primary residence or OPS work address. Additionally, candidates may apply from beyond 125 km of the posted locations, but they will be deemed to have waived entitlement to any relocation or travel expenses as a condition to gaining access to the competition process.

Possible locations for these 3 positions include:

Central MECP Offices (1 position):
• 4145 North Service Road, Burlington L7L 6A3; or
• 54 Cedar Point Drive, Barrie L4N 5R7; or
• 305 Milner Avenue, Scarborough M1B 3V2; or
• 5775 Yonge Street, North York M2M 4J1

East MECP Offices (1 position):
• 1259 Gardiners Road, Kingston K7P 3J6; or
• 2430 Don Reid Drive, Ottawa K1H 1E1; or
• 300 Water Street, Peterborough K9J 3C7

South MECP Offices (1 position):
• 119 King Street West, Hamilton L8P 4Y7; or
• 733 Exeter Road, London N6E 1L3; or
• 301 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines L2R 7R4

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• obtain and evaluate information from a variety of sources in varying formats (e.g. electronic, paper, verbal)
• process, analyze, interpret and report on intelligence and information that identifies compliance and enforcement trends
• research and develop strategies and tactical intelligence within a regulatory compliance setting
• provide assistance to inspectors, investigators and other partners through use of intelligence
• routinely liaise with internal and external regulatory and law enforcement partners
• coordinate the secure dissemination of intelligence and information on environmental activities both internally and externally
• develop and carry out compliance/enforcement projects and associated activities as required

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge and Skills

You have:
• knowledge and demonstrated experience in the principles of investigative intelligence gathering, analysis and the creation of operational, tactical and strategic intelligence strategies and products
• knowledge of approaches to gather information and provide intelligence-informed recommendations
• knowledge of how to securely manage sensitive information and recommend appropriate dissemination of intelligence
• knowledge of due process of law, judicial process, rules of evidence and court procedures and related legislative/regulatory requirements (Provincial Offenses Act, Ontario and Canada Evidence Act, aspects of Criminal Code of Canada, etc.)
• knowledge of theory and practices related to environmental management, pollution and pollution control technologies, and environmental legislation/regulations (e.g. Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Pesticides Act, etc.)

Analytical, Problem-Solving and Evaluative Skills:

You have:
• reasoning skills to analyze, evaluate and interpret evidence, information and intelligence in relation to alleged contraventions of environmental legislation/regulations to assist in ongoing investigations or new enforcement initiatives
• strong analytical, problem solving and evaluative skills to assemble information and create intelligence reports

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You have:
• the ability to build relationships within the enforcement community, both internally and externally
• strong oral communication skills to explain interpretations and recommendations
• ability to obtain relevant information from various partners in support of enforcement objectives
• ability to draft various types of correspondence and intelligence reports for a variety of audiences
• experience preparing reports where precision in documenting information is critical to outcomes
• ability to meet deadlines and represent the interests of the ministry's intelligence program on committees and working groups
• interpersonal skills to work well within a team environment and collaborate with peers

Computer Skills

You have:
• experience using computer applications and data management tools (including Word, data processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and analytical software) to consolidate and manage information from multiple internal and external sources and prepare reports
• experience using computer applications to perform analysis and prepare recommendations, documents/briefings, and multi-media presentations.
• ability to search for electronic information in enforcement tracking systems and related databases

Additional Information:

Address:

3 English Permanent - Full Time, 305 Milner Ave, Scarborough, Toronto Region or 54 Cedar Pointe Dr, Barrie, Central Region or 4145 North Service Rd, Burlington, Central Region or 119 King St W, Hamilton, West Region or 1259 Gardiners Rd, Kingston, East Region or 733 Exeter Rd, London, West Region or 2430 Don Reid Dr, Ottawa, East Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region or 5775 Yonge St, North York, Toronto Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based), Annual CRJMC, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:

3.7

Category:

Inspections and Investigations

Posted on:

Friday, August 30, 2024

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.

How to apply:

You must apply online.
Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
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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.

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, September 20, 2024 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.

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The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .

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