Investigation Advisor - Toronto, Canada - Toronto District School Board

Toronto District School Board

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

No:

SCH II NTE

POSTED:
January 16, 2023

DEADLINE:
12:00 Noon, January 30, 2023

Investigation Advisor

Permanent position
Acting position

Labour Relations, Employee Assistance

Employee Services
Schedule II, Level 9
(Non-Union - 12 Month)

**$102,219 - $122,648
**(It is anticipated that the Acting assignment will end on August 31, 2023)

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment, and promotion practices.

Reporting to Manager
Labour Relations and Employee Assistance, the Investigation Advisor will be _

- responsible for conducting investigations in the following areas: _
- _Non

Code Workplace Harassment; _

- _Workplace Violence; _
- _Abuse and Neglect of Students; _
- _Alleged culpable behavior/misconduct by employees. _

The Investigation Advisor will also: _

- _Write comprehensive and analytical reports; _
- _Ensure the effective implementation of the Board Policies and Procedures as they relate to workplace _
- investigation including coordinating/conducting training of staff; _
- range of issues involving workplace investigations; and _
- _Mobilize Board resources and lead school response teams when allegations of criminal conduct are _
- made against staff. _

S
ummary of Duties:

Conduct thorough and objective workplace investigations, involving complex and sensitive internal

disputes, including but not limited to complaints about non-Code workplace harassment, misconduct,
breach of organizational policies/procedures, violence, sexual misconduct, physical misconduct and
other alleged culpable behaviour by employees;

Engage in early resolution strategies to resolve complaints;
Write detailed reports and correspondence setting out facts cogently, objectively, analytically and

accurately, with appropriate detail, well-reasoned analysis and objective assessment of the evidence;

Advise Superintendents, Principals and Managers on the issues involving the duty to investigate an

incident or complaint including the reporting of child abuse, the type and nature of interventions and the
appropriate supports required;

Provide advice to management on due process and investigative procedures regarding workplace

investigations, including non-Code based workplace harassment investigations;

Mobilize Board resources and lead school response teams when allegations of criminal conduct are

made against staff, including liaising with communications, police services and child welfare agencies;
attending court proceedings and following up with workplace investigations;

Assist in the defence and/or settlement of arbitration and/or civil litigation arising from workplace

investigations including testifying at proceedings;

Design and conduct presentations and workshops and also facilitate inservice sessions;
Monitor the implementation of Board policies and protocols related to workplace investigations and

provide suggestions for improved effectiveness of all mechanisms in place to prevent and address non

Code based workplace harassment and workplace violence and to protect students from abuse;
Keep abreast of new and updated legislation, case law, statutes, regulations, guidelines and arbitration

decisions relating to the field of workplace investigations;

Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of

programs and services; and

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in related discipline (e.g. Criminology, Law, Psychology etc) with six years

progressively responsible experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

Workplace Investigator training and/or training in conflict resolution and/or alternative dispute

resolution;

Proven ability to conduct complex and sensitive workplace investigations;
Indepth knowledge and skills in workplace investigations and interviewing techniques;
Detailed report writing and correspondence skills setting out facts cogently, objectively, analytically and

accurately;

Demonstrated ability to develop investigative plans, gather and preserve evidence, and testify in legal

proceedings;

Indepth skills in problem solving, conflict resolution/mediation, strategic planning, organization,

leadership and management;

Excellent oral communication skills including effective presentation skills and the ability to respond

effectively to sensitive incidents;

Indepth knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other

employment and safety related legislation (i.e. Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards
Act);

Ability to work independently and as a team member;
Proven ability in promoting equitable practices which value inclusiveness and diversity; and
Proficient computer skills including word processing, databases, presentation packages, case

Special Requirements: