Investigator, Systemic Investigations
Band 3 (under review*)
Salary range: *$88,700.23 – $125,700.07
Regular, Full-Time
Vancouver, BC
Are you looking for a role dedicated to serving the public and strengthening police
accountability? Are you skilled at examining systemic issues and identifying meaningful, impactful and effective recommendations for change?
The Investigator role is a new position responsible for managing systemic investigations which fall under the OPCC’s mandate pursuant to section 177.01 of the Police Act. Reporting to the Director, Systemic Investigations, Research, and Policy, the Investigator will be accountable for systemic investigations from inception to completion. The Investigator will ensure that investigations are conducted in accordance with the Police Act, established policies, and the principles of administrative fairness and natural justice. The Investigator will also be responsible for monitoring emerging issues that may be suited for a systemic investigation, working with policy and research staff on matters relevant to systemic investigations and the OPCC’s mandate, and liaising with legal and communications staff.
This position will be required to build relationships, seek input, and engage with people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The position 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.
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 under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
This position will be of interest to applicants who demonstrate the following:
Required Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree in a field related to investigation and enforcement, law, psychology, sociology, criminology, or
an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. - A minimum of five years relevant work experience:
- Conducting complex legal investigations or inquiries requiring the use of both influence and authority.
- Experience conducting interviews and obtaining witness statements as part of investigative processes.
- Writing reports detailing evidence-based findings and recommendations.
- Experience providing advice and recommendations orally and in writing to senior management and executives.
- Experience establishing and maintaining key relationships with key internal and external parties.
- Experience developing formal investigation-related plans (e.g., terms of reference, investigation plans, budgets, and workplans).
- 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.
- Experience serving as the lead or primary investigator in a complex investigation.
- Experience investigating or researching policing, social justice or human rights issues, or working for an organization whose mandate includes these areas.
- Project management or major case management experience.
- Experience or training in trauma-informed and culturally safe practices.
- Experience incorporating accessibility considerations into all stages of an investigation.
- Experience facilitating broader engagement activities (e.g., organizing and leading expert panels, roundtable discussions, consultations, public events, and/or community meetings).
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.
If you wish to volunteer information about your membership in an equity-deserving group, please do so in your cover letter. We ask for a brief statement only. We will hold your application in strictest confidence, sharing it only with those involved in the hiring process. A candidate who meets the requirements assessed in the competitive process and who identifies as a member of an equity-deserving group may be given preference. This does not guarantee an applicant will move forward to the next stage in the process. It is your choice whether to volunteer information. We will not assume a candidate’s membership in an equity-deserving group if they do not self-identify.
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. This position will be full-time in-office. Hybrid work arrangements are not being considered for this position.
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 119395 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. Please note that any submitted documentation beyond the required application package contents outlined above will not be considered and will be removed from your application.
Following the instructions above, only those applications received by 12:00 pm PST (noon) on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 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 119395 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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