Apply By: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Senior Investigator

Job ID:

231336

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Attorney General

Division:

Law Enforcement Complaints Agency

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary up to 12 months with possible extension

Job code:

6A009 - Legal06

Salary:

$82,217.00 - $121,155.00 Per year

Drive change and uphold integrity in Ontario's police services!

Join our team and help us ensure transparency and integrity in Ontario's police services. Your expertise will be vital in conducting thorough investigations and analysis, directly affecting the lives of Ontarians.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• conduct investigations of public complaints about police from inception to completion including complaints that are generated within the First Nations regions who opt into the new Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) complaint protocol

• assess the investigation scope, determine required evidence and information

• identify best investigation methodology and specific interview techniques

• consolidate investigation data and evidence, and prepare written summary and reports

• contribute to committees, task forces, meetings and special initiatives on investigation-related planning, issues and problem solving

Please note you will be required to:

• travel regularly, including overnight stays, to conduct investigations
• work in person at 655 Bay St, Toronto, three days a week

What you bring to the team

Specialized knowledge

You have:

• demonstrated knowledge and skills in practical and theoretical contemporary investigation principles, theories, practices, standards and tools
• ability to acquire knowledge of the principles, processes and procedures of the police, legal and court environment to plan and execute impartial investigation gathering, analyses, reports and recommendations
• ability to lead the review of accident reconstruction, sexual assault, death investigation, and other investigations conducted using the Major Case Management (MCM) model
• knowledge of investigative techniques, judicial process, rules of evidence and court procedures, and related legislation (e.g. Independent Police Review Act, 2007, Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, Community Safety and Policing Act)
• knowledge of investigations-related regulations, statues and precedents (e.g. constitutional law, the Criminal Code of Canada, the Canada Evidence Act, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Public Inquiries Act, and regulations governing the LECA)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

You can:

• gather, interpret and assess the details of evidence required to support complainant investigations
• lead investigation analysis reviews, synthesize information from multiple sources
• evaluate, assess and determine the usefulness, relevance and admissibility of evidence
• assess each individual situation, and make recommendations for resolution based on specific investigation findings
• compile evidence and conduct a detailed summary analysis of findings

Communication, consultation and investigation interview skills

You can:

• conduct interviews and obtain information and evidence from complainants, representatives and witnesses during investigation interviews
• explain investigation principles, needs, findings, legislation and analysis of evidence
• develop and write investigation complainants who may exhibit emotional, irate or confrontational behaviour
• defuse potentially volatile situations
• discuss and disclose case-related information which may be sensitive and/or confidential
• apply tact, discretion and diplomacy to gather, discuss and disclose sensitive and/or confidential case-related information
• demonstrate sensitivity, impartiality and empathy to interview complainants

Computer skills

• You are proficient with common office software (e.g. MS Office, Internet, email) and case management systems to develop analytical reports and case summaries

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

• accessibility

• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.

We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 655 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Inspections and Investigations

Posted on:

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• T-AG-231336/25

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.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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.

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