Forensic Investigator [Canada]

 

Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Are you experienced and do you enjoy conducting forensic audits? Do you enjoy using data analytic software on large data sets? Demonstrate your financial background, technical and investigations expertise in this diverse role with the Forensic Investigation Team within the Ontario Internal Audit Division. Join this multidisciplinary team and apply your skills to multifaceted investigations and projects.

The Forensic Investigation Team (FIT) conducts forensic services, including forensic audits and investigations to establish details of events and relevant facts pertaining to concerns and/or allegations within and against the Ontario Public Service (OPS).

Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) is proud to support the OPS Flexible Work Strategy to enable flexibility in when, where and how we work. TBS is committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment through the TBS Transformation Strategy and we support flexible work arrangements, such as telework.

Please note that you will be required to regularly travel in all seasons. You may occasionally be required to work weekends.

The location of the position can be at 222 Jarvis Street in Toronto or at 301 St. Paul Street in St. Catharines. Please indicate which location(s) you are applying to work at in your application.

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?

In this challenging role, you will:

• plan, conduct, coordinate and lead multiple complex and diverse investigations such as allegations related to fraud including misapplication, misappropriation or misuse of ministry assets, conflict of interest or other acts of dishonesty in the conduct of OPS business
• be part of a diverse team of investigators and digital forensic specialists as a corporate investigative resource serving all ministries

How do I qualify?

Investigative and Auditing Expertise

• you have excellent financial and forensic auditing skills and knowledge of professional auditing and accounting methodologies, techniques and practices
• you have knowledge of and experience in investigative standards, procedures and techniques including planning, data and evidence gathering, analysis and interviews
• you can interpret and apply relevant provincial and federal legislation (e.g. Public Service of Ontario Act, Canada Evidence Act, Criminal Code of Canada), collective agreements and other statutes and regulations
• you can ensure that case work meets relevant professional standards (e.g. investigations, auditing)

Communication, Interpersonal and Consultation Skills

• you have excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills to provide reports, complex findings and conclusions to all levels of senior management
• you work effectively in a team environment and can collaborate with internal and external partners
• you have consultation skills to lead and direct consultant firms and provide support to law enforcement agencies
• you demonstrate superior judgment, tact and diplomacy to conduct interviews and deal with sensitive situations

Project Management and Leadership Skills

• you can provide direction to work groups and deal with conflicting demands
• your project management expertise ensures investigations are on target and on budget
• you have organizational skills to balance multiple investigations, prioritize investigations and develop plans that will yield timely, responsible, informed and useful information

Analytical and Computer Skills

• you have experience conducting data analysis of large data sets using data analytic software
• you have analytical and research skills to assess relevance of information, synthesize large sets of data, correlate evidence and develop findings and conclusions
• you have demonstrable knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as knowledge of computer assisted audit or investigation techniques

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region or 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

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Schedule:

6

Category:

Inspections and Investigations

Posted on:

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Note:

• 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.
• 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.
• E-TB-201752/23

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