Investigations Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - MacEwan University

MacEwan University

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INVESTIGATIONS COORDINATOR

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
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CATEGORY

SALARY

CLOSING DATE

Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week)

$56,085 to $75,715 per annum
February 29, 2024About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 59 programs to more than 18,000 full

- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.
Opportunity

MacEwan University is seeking an Investigation Coordinator for a full-time continuing opportunity with our Office of General Counsel.

Reporting to the Strategic Coordinator of Investigations, you will provide administrative support and collaborate with internal units' designated representatives regarding critical investigations into various internal matters, provide support and ensure alignment with the Investigative Framework.

You will coordinate the investigation intake documentation and records management process and support training staff who conduct investigations within the University, including Human Resources (HR), Student Affairs and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).

Accordingly, you will be entrusted with confidential information on a regular basis and may also participate in investigations, as requested.

Key responsibilities include:

Maintain and support the development of the Framework and Investigation Program and design, develop, and implement procedures relating to the Investigation Framework for individuals involved in the investigation process at MacEwan to promote a broader and higher level of shared understanding throughout.
Conduct research and environmental scans on best training practices, technological advances, and new methodologies and philosophies on investigative practices.
Serve as an intake officer to receive initial complaints and routes to the appropriate area (i.e., HR, Student Affairs, HSE) for investigation as required.
Regular involvement with handling sensitive and confidential labour relations and student information relating to all types of investigations at the University.
Provide administrative support and duties to the program and the Strategic Coordinator of Investigations.

SKILLS

You will have:

Demonstrated high level of integrity and ethical code, confidentiality and professionalism, particularly when dealing with sensitive investigations.
Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, legal considerations, and approaches relevant to investigations.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees at all institution levels.
Demonstrated sound and independent judgment and discretion; objectivity, openmindedness, inclusiveness and avoidance of bias or the perception thereof.
Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem solving and decisionmaking skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Selfmotivated, detailoriented, and highly organized.
Ability to operate effectively with little supervision to achieve milestones and deadlines independently.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced experience with Excel and Forms.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a diploma in Investigative Studies, Police Studies, Human Resources (Workplace Investigations) or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Minimum three years of experience conducting various policy, regulatory, jurisdictional, workplace, and/or criminal investigations/reviews and handling threat management situations.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience conducting internal investigations, preferably in an educational o