Investigations Officer - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

If you are a motivated investigative professional with an interest in environmental protection, consider this opportunity with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

Environmental Investigations and Enforcement Branch:

This branch is the ministry lead for the environmental enforcement program. The branch provides oversight and leadership for investigations of environmental violations for potential punitive enforcement measures (e.g. prosecution), proactive sector and on-road enforcement; and forensic/intelligence services.

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What can I expect to do in this role?:

Lead and conduct environmental investigations
Obtain, examine and analyze evidence (documentary, expert and samples)
Maintain an electronic record of investigation activities
Conduct interviews, execute search warrants, utilize expert witness
Prepare and assist with prosecutions as a Provincial Officer
Prepare Crown briefs and assist Crown Counsel

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

Investigative Knowledge and Experience:

You have knowledge and experience in court proceedings

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:

You have demonstrated analytical and evaluative skills to review evidence and facts to draw conclusions
You can assess and interpret findings and make recommendations on investigative results
You have demonstrated ability to manage multiple investigations

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

You have well developed communication skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders such as witnesses, complainants and industry representatives
You can consolidate, discuss and present evidence with ability to explain technical and scientific evidence and information
You can draft written materials such as reports and briefings
You have strong interpersonal skills to obtain information from suspects, witnesses, complainants and others who may be unwilling or evasive
You can prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines

Additional Information:

Address:

2 Permanent, 1259 Gardiners Rd, Kingston, East Region or 2430 Don Reid Dr, Ottawa, East Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 5775 Yonge St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 305 Milner Ave, Scarborough, Toronto Region or 230 Westney Rd S, Ajax, Central Region, Criminal Record Check
2 Permanent, 119 King St W, Hamilton, West Region or 1094 London Rd, Sarnia, West Region or 733 Exeter Rd, London, West Region or 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region or 101 17th St E, Owen Sound, West Region, Criminal Record Check
1 Permanent, 305 Milner Ave, Scarborough, Toronto Region or 5775 Yonge St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 4145 North Service Rd, Burlington, Central Region or 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, West Region or 54 Cedar Pointe Dr, Barrie, Central Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Inspections and Investigations
Posted on:
Monday, February 13, 2023
Note:

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results.

If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision.

The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.