Investigator (6-month Contract) - Vancouver, Canada - BCFSA

BCFSA
BCFSA
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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Job Description:

The BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) protects British Columbians during their most important financial transactions.

We regulate BC 's financial services market, including credit unions, trust companies, registered pension plans, insurance companies and mortgage brokers.

We uphold public confidence by impartially setting and enforcing standards for real estate professionals. We also ensure that consumers dealing with licensed real estate professionals are protected against wrongful actions.

By overseeing the most significant financial transactions in BC we ensure fairness, legality and the prosperity of consumers and the province.

We recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs, and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment.

To achieve this, we stay committed to:
Hiring team members who represent the population we serve
Removing barriers that may prevent equitable employment
Supporting respectful work environments where everyone feels included and able to produce excellent results

BCFSA is proud to be Great Place to Work Certified organization based on direct feedback from our team members.


WHAT WE OFFER:

Healthy living and work-life balance
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits plan
Opportunities for personal and professional development
Competitive compensation
A challenging and engaging team environment
Defined benefits pension plan
Flexible work arrangement for eligible positions
A beautiful office location in downtown Vancouver


SUMMARY

The position conducts investigations of medium complexity to identify non-compliance with legislation and/or regulations, and makes recommendations for regulatory action.


ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Uses investigative best practices to independently conduct investigations into the misconduct of financial institutions, real estate licensees, and/or mortgage brokers.
  • Ensures investigative processes, recommendations and decisions are administratively fair, legally based, and consistent with legislation and policy.
  • Analyses and conducts formal investigative interviews, obtains and evaluates documents, and manages witnesses and evidence in accordance with policies and legal requirements; recommends the referral of files to other agencies for regulatory investigation.
  • Evaluates and determines the validity of investigative data, analyses results, and provides detailed reports, including findings and recommendations to the Manager.
  • Recommends improvements to policies, procedures, practices and legislation.
  • Builds positive relationships with stakeholders, industry, and the general public.
  • Testifies at regulatory, tribunal, and other hearings.
  • Contributes to the team's development of internal work practices (e.g., policies, procedures and tools).
  • Provides orientation and training to internal and/or external stakeholders within area of responsibility.
  • Contributes to, participates in, and supports organizational business transformation initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Degree in business, accounting, public administration, criminology, or law and some years of related experience or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Related experience includes:
o Investigations

  • Using advanced investigative techniques
  • Engaging stakeholders


Experience in corporate security, law enforcement, or a regulatory environment and investigations in one or more financial service sectors regulated by BCFSA preferred.


  • Designation as Special Provincial Constable (SPC) or equivalent specialized training preferred.
  • Knowledge of administrative and criminal law associated with administrative fairness.
  • Knowledge of the principles/techniques of investigation and computerbased research techniques.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and/or policies governing the regulatory program or similar regulatory programs.
  • Knowledge of risk management principles and methods.
  • Ability to deploy high level investigative techniques to obtain verbal, documentary, and physical evidence to establish the elements of a legislative breach.
  • Ability to exercise judgement, initiative, and discretion.
  • Ability to write clear, concise evidencebased reports.
  • Superior oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.
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