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Investigations Officer – Bilingual (English/French)

Organization: Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division: Environmental Investigations and Enforcement Branch

City: South Porcupine

Language of Position(s): Bilingual English/French

Job Term: 1 Permanent

Job Code: 61509 – Environmental Officer 5

Salary: $1,590.23 – $1,941.90 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Posting Status: Open

Job ID: 204274

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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.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Refer to the “How to apply” section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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, and cross examine witnesses
  • Prepare and assist with prosecutions as a Provincial Officer
  • Prepare Crown briefs and assist Crown Counsel

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver’s license upon being hired.
  • For the bilingual vacancy, you must possess oral French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.

Investigations Knowledge

• You have knowledge and experience apply investigative techniques and procedures
  • You have knowledge and experience in court proceedings
  • You have demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation (e.g. Provincial Offenses Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Environmental Protection Act)

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• You have demonstrated analytical and evaluative skills to review evidence and facts and 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 representative
  • 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:

• 1 Bilingual English/French Permanent, 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule: 3.7

Category: Inspections and Investigations

Posted on: Thursday, September 28, 2023

Note:

This ad is also available in French.

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory criminal reference check prior to the commencement of employment.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

  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.

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• T-ET-204274/23

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, October 16, 2023 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The OPS is transitioning to bilingual external job ads. French translations of job ads are currently available for some English language positions and all English/French designated bilingual positions.
To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the “language of position” information at the top of each job ad.
For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French language proficiency testing.

La FPO passe à des offres d’emploi externes bilingues. La traduction française des offres d’emploi est actuellement disponible pour certains postes de langue anglaise et pour l’ensemble des postes désignés bilingues (anglais et français).
Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d’emploi.
Pour tous les postes, l’évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l’Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario’s Human Rights Code .

Note: The only website where you can apply on-line for positions with the Ontario Public Service is http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca

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