Director, Systemic Investigations, Research and Policy

Band 4
Salary range: $105,900.12 – $140,800.04
Regular Full-Time
Vancouver, BC
Competition Number: 116273

Are you looking for a role dedicated to serving the public and strengthening police accountability? Do you want to be a leader in developing and implementing the OPCC’s new systemic mandate?

The Director, Systemic Investigations, Research and Policy is a new position at the OPCC leading the planning, delivery, and execution of a new systemic mandate of the OPCC. Working closely with the Deputy Police Complaint Commissioner, the Director must be visionary in the review, analysis, and investigation of high-profile, complex, and sensitive systemic concerns connected to public confidence in policing and the municipal police complaints process in BC with the goal of affecting positive change in policing and the civilian oversight of police.

This position will provide expert advice and guidance to a team of investigators, policy, research and data professionals in support of the OPCC’s mandate. The Director will be responsible for designing and implementing the OPCC’s systemic investigations program. In addition, they will lead the identification of emerging or high-level trends and the development of informed recommendations to support change within the system of municipal policing and the complaints process. The Director will also contribute substantially to the design, development and implementation of the OPCC’s data collection framework, including data reporting methodologies and processes.

This position will be required to build relationships, seek input, and collaborate on projects or initiatives with people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The Director must be able to communicate and work across disciplines using a trauma informed and culturally competent lens and ensure an anti-racist approach to our work in this area.

Qualifications

This position will be of interest to applicants who demonstrate the following:

Required Qualifications:

University degree in a related field (e.g., law, social sciences, public policy, political science, criminology, sociology, human rights).
A minimum of three years relevant work experience. Relevant experience is listed below:
- Leading and managing the planning, development, and implementation of reviews, audits and/or investigations OR leading research or policy projects of a significant size, complexity and importance.
- Writing reports detailing evidence-based findings and recommendations.
- Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management and executives on complex issues.
- Leading and supervising multi-disciplinary staff in the development and implementation of program and project deliverables.
Experience establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Successful completion of an Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree (e.g., social sciences, public policy, political science, criminology, sociology or related discipline).
Experience working within a systemic mandate.
Knowledge or experience investigating, researching, or working within a policy environment on issues relating to policing, social justice or human rights.
Leadership experience working in a federal or provincial government environment developing and executing workplans and strategies based on organizational priorities and strategic plans.
Project management experience or training.
Experience or training in trauma-informed and culturally safe practices.
Preference may be given to applicants with extensive experience in investigations, audits, or complex research or policy projects. (i.e.: more than three years)

Preference may also be given to:

Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuit and/or Indigenous, Black or racialized, women, 2SLGBTQ+, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, and/or people with disabilities.

Complete qualifications, including competencies, are outlined in the job profile, which can be found linked at the bottom of this page.

This posting is for one permanent full-time position. An eligibility list for similar temporary or permanent future opportunities may be established. Temporary positions may become full or part-time, permanent status. This position is excluded from union membership. Travel and/or telework may be required. The OPCC is centrally located in Victoria and the Lower Mainland.

The OPCC seeks to foster an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusivity and respect. It is our goal to have a workforce that reflects the British Columbians we serve. To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we welcome applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity in the BC Public Service. Qualified applicants from equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply and to indicate in your cover letter if you belong to one of the designated groups.

Applicants who identify as Indigenous may choose to seek assistance with their application by accessing the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service available through the BC Public Service.

TO APPLY:

Your application package must be submitted by email to Recruitment@opcc.bc.ca, quoting the competition number 116273 in the subject line.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package, which includes:

Your cover letter
Your resume

Your application package must clearly demonstrate how your education and experience meet the position requirements and preferred qualifications. You must identify which positions you are relying upon to meet the criteria of relevant experience and how the position meets that criteria. In describing your education and experience, please pay particular attention to the job profile, including the competencies and qualifications. The OPCC recognizes unique styles, perspectives, beliefs and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Following the instructions above, only those applications received by 12:00 pm PST (noon) on October 1, 2024 will be considered. Incomplete applications or late applications will not be evaluated or acknowledged, and only those applicants who pass all initial screening requirements will be considered for the next step in the selection process. Your resume and Employment Application Form may be evaluated as part of the screening process with respect to the position requirement to be able to communicate in writing in an effective and clear manner. Candidates may be required to complete a written assignment or other assessment(s) as part of the selection process.

To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act. For further information, please refer to the BC Public Service website.

NOTE: If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluation Service. Education credentials will be subject to verification before an offer of employment is made and will be requested if required.

If you have questions related to the application process, please email the HR team at Recruitment@opcc.bc.ca, quoting the competition number 116273 in the subject line.

By submitting your application, you confirm that you have worked on it independently and you have not used AI technology or paraphrasing technology to prepare it.

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