Investigator
Top Benefits
About the role
At FSRA, our vision is to ensure financial safety, fairness, and choice for Ontarians. As a financial services regulator, we’re passionate about protecting consumers. Our principles-based approach means we can quickly and effectively respond to the changing needs of consumers and the industry.
Our team combines industry expertise with commitment to public service. We attract individuals who are interested in meaningful work and who measure success through outcomes, not inputs.
At FSRA, we invest in the personal and professional growth of our team. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes an employer-matched
defined benefit pension plan
, comprehensive and competitive benefits plan, a hybrid work model and flexible work arrangements. We prioritise learning and development, wellbeing, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and community giving.
Join FSRA and help us shape the future of regulation for generations to come!
Job Description:
*This Posting is for up to two (2) Regular Full Time Positions*
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
As a member of our Forensic Analysis and Investigations Team, you will investigate suspected illegal or unethical conduct of individuals and companies licensed or requiring licensing under the various acts administered by FSRA.
Additional duties will include:
- Leading and/or conducting investigations, conducting information searches and analyzing data to identify and confirm legislative breaches and/or other allegations of misconduct on the part of licensed individuals, financial entities or license applicants.
- Meetings with senior company management and/or their representatives to explain the investigation process and requirements and to conduct interviews for the collection of information/evidence.
- Identifying, obtaining and securing relevant evidence; analyzing the evidentiary value, sufficiency and admissibility of such evidence to support the various enforcement provisions of FSRA’s Acts/regulations.
- Preparing detailed and comprehensive investigation reports and compiling evidentiary briefs for presentation at hearings and criminal prosecutions and preparing cases, with Crown Counsel for presentation to the courts or regulatory bodies.
- Developing and maintaining working relationships with law enforcement agencies, government ministries, boards and commissions and regulatory/professional bodies to facilitate exchange as part of the investigative process and in joint investigations.
Qualifications
Specialized Knowledge and Experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of investigative methods and techniques to conduct investigations and identify regulatory breaches or criminal offences such as fraud and forgery.
- Demonstrated knowledge of court procedures, rules, of evidence, related legislative and regulatory requirements (e.g, Provincial Offences Act, Ontario and Canada Evidence Act, Criminal Code of Canada) and familiarity with related case law to conduct investigations, prepare investigative reports, prepare cases, Crown evidentiary briefs and testify in court and in hearings.
Skills
- Proven analytical and evaluative skills to review case files, develop an investigation plan and strategy, identify evidence materials and assess the value, sufficiency, and admissibility of evidence.
- Proven oral communication and interpersonal skills to meet with senior officials, management and/or representatives of financial institutions to outline investigation processes, to gather information and to elicit information and cooperation.
- Demonstrated presentation skills to testify as a witness in court proceedings and in hearings.
- Proven written communication skills to prepare letters, briefing materials and investigation reports.
*Please note that this position will close at 11:59PM on August 21, 2025*
Job Posting End Date:
08/28/2025
Job postings close at 11:59pm on the date noted.
Compensation Grade:
Grade 81-OPSEU ADM
Compensation Range:
$1,565.80
$1,967.10
Bargaining Unit:
OPSEU
Job Code:
Job Code: 05672
Employment Type:
Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36.25
FSRA is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
NOTE: ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED
About Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA)
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) is a new, independent regulatory agency created to improve consumer and pension plan beneficiary protections in Ontario.
FSRA was established to replace the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) and the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario (DICO). The agency is flexible, self-funded and designed to respond rapidly to an evolving commercial and consumer environment. In this capacity, FSRA will:
• Promote high standards of business conduct • Foster a sustainable, competitive financial services sector • Respond to market changes quickly • Promote good administration of insurance and pension plans • Encourage innovation
The newly created agency protects Ontarians by regulating:
• Property and casualty insurance • Life and health insurance • Credit unions and caisses populaires • Loan and trust companies • Mortgage brokers • Health services providers (related to auto insurance) • Pension plan administrators • Financial planners and advisors
For more information, visit www.fsrao.ca
Investigator
Top Benefits
About the role
At FSRA, our vision is to ensure financial safety, fairness, and choice for Ontarians. As a financial services regulator, we’re passionate about protecting consumers. Our principles-based approach means we can quickly and effectively respond to the changing needs of consumers and the industry.
Our team combines industry expertise with commitment to public service. We attract individuals who are interested in meaningful work and who measure success through outcomes, not inputs.
At FSRA, we invest in the personal and professional growth of our team. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes an employer-matched
defined benefit pension plan
, comprehensive and competitive benefits plan, a hybrid work model and flexible work arrangements. We prioritise learning and development, wellbeing, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and community giving.
Join FSRA and help us shape the future of regulation for generations to come!
Job Description:
*This Posting is for up to two (2) Regular Full Time Positions*
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
As a member of our Forensic Analysis and Investigations Team, you will investigate suspected illegal or unethical conduct of individuals and companies licensed or requiring licensing under the various acts administered by FSRA.
Additional duties will include:
- Leading and/or conducting investigations, conducting information searches and analyzing data to identify and confirm legislative breaches and/or other allegations of misconduct on the part of licensed individuals, financial entities or license applicants.
- Meetings with senior company management and/or their representatives to explain the investigation process and requirements and to conduct interviews for the collection of information/evidence.
- Identifying, obtaining and securing relevant evidence; analyzing the evidentiary value, sufficiency and admissibility of such evidence to support the various enforcement provisions of FSRA’s Acts/regulations.
- Preparing detailed and comprehensive investigation reports and compiling evidentiary briefs for presentation at hearings and criminal prosecutions and preparing cases, with Crown Counsel for presentation to the courts or regulatory bodies.
- Developing and maintaining working relationships with law enforcement agencies, government ministries, boards and commissions and regulatory/professional bodies to facilitate exchange as part of the investigative process and in joint investigations.
Qualifications
Specialized Knowledge and Experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of investigative methods and techniques to conduct investigations and identify regulatory breaches or criminal offences such as fraud and forgery.
- Demonstrated knowledge of court procedures, rules, of evidence, related legislative and regulatory requirements (e.g, Provincial Offences Act, Ontario and Canada Evidence Act, Criminal Code of Canada) and familiarity with related case law to conduct investigations, prepare investigative reports, prepare cases, Crown evidentiary briefs and testify in court and in hearings.
Skills
- Proven analytical and evaluative skills to review case files, develop an investigation plan and strategy, identify evidence materials and assess the value, sufficiency, and admissibility of evidence.
- Proven oral communication and interpersonal skills to meet with senior officials, management and/or representatives of financial institutions to outline investigation processes, to gather information and to elicit information and cooperation.
- Demonstrated presentation skills to testify as a witness in court proceedings and in hearings.
- Proven written communication skills to prepare letters, briefing materials and investigation reports.
*Please note that this position will close at 11:59PM on August 21, 2025*
Job Posting End Date:
08/28/2025
Job postings close at 11:59pm on the date noted.
Compensation Grade:
Grade 81-OPSEU ADM
Compensation Range:
$1,565.80
$1,967.10
Bargaining Unit:
OPSEU
Job Code:
Job Code: 05672
Employment Type:
Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36.25
FSRA is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
NOTE: ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED
About Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA)
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) is a new, independent regulatory agency created to improve consumer and pension plan beneficiary protections in Ontario.
FSRA was established to replace the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) and the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario (DICO). The agency is flexible, self-funded and designed to respond rapidly to an evolving commercial and consumer environment. In this capacity, FSRA will:
• Promote high standards of business conduct • Foster a sustainable, competitive financial services sector • Respond to market changes quickly • Promote good administration of insurance and pension plans • Encourage innovation
The newly created agency protects Ontarians by regulating:
• Property and casualty insurance • Life and health insurance • Credit unions and caisses populaires • Loan and trust companies • Mortgage brokers • Health services providers (related to auto insurance) • Pension plan administrators • Financial planners and advisors
For more information, visit www.fsrao.ca