Ministry of Finance Looking for Investigator at Hamilton, ON Full Time

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?

You will:

• carry out intelligence probes
• carry out investigations, gather evidence and assist with investigations
• interview complainants, informants, witnesses, suspects and their representatives
• prepare and deliver presentations
• prepare reports, working papers and court documents
• prepare collection plans
• identify trends and develop investigative strategies

NOTE: This position requires extensive travel throughout the province and to work irregular hours

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:

• You 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.
• You are able to travel extensively throughout Ontario.
• You are able to work irregular hours.
• You are able to pass colour vision screening (being able to distinguish hues and colour markings).

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You have oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with various parties and interview suspects/witnesses who may be unwilling or evasive.
• You have written communication skills to prepare complex intelligence reports, prosecution briefs and presentations.
• You are able to prepare and deliver presentations and provide expert testimony.

Analytical Skills

• You have analytical, judgement, problem-solving, and organizational skills:
• to gather data, prepare collection plans, research case law and analyze intelligence data from diverse sources
• to identify trends and develop strategies
• to independently prioritize and work in a team to collect/evaluate intelligence data and disseminate information

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You have in-depth knowledge of investigative techniques, judicial process, rules of evidence, court procedures and surveillance techniques:
• to carry out investigations, gather evidence, prepare/assist with prosecutions, execute legal papers and appear in court
• to collect and ensure integrity of intelligence information and maintain data files
• to obtain legally admissible evidence
• You have thorough knowledge of the management, evaluation and analysis of intelligence data and processes.
• You can effectively interpret and apply legislation administered by the division (e.g. Land Transfer Tax Act, Tobacco Tax Act, Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax Act) and related regulations, guidelines.
• You have working knowledge of related legislation, regulations and statutes (i.e. Provincial Offences Act, Ontario and Canada Evidence Act, Charter of Rights and Freedoms).

Other Skills

• You have advanced computer skills and can use software, mainframe systems, and databases:
• to conduct research, record and access information
• to access and understand computerized records
• to prepare correspondence and reports
• to consolidate and manage information
• You have knowledge of computer crime investigative techniques.
• You have knowledge of accounting theory, practices, policies and audit standards/procedures.

Additional Information:

• 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.

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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