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.

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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:

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.
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