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Are you a strong communicator with high integrity and attention to detail? Consider this unique opportunity to work with the Ministry of the Attorney General's Special Investigations Unit (SIU). As an Investigative Manager, you will play a crucial role in conducting thorough and unbiased criminal investigations involving serious injury, sexual assault, or death in interactions with the police. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will manage day-to-day laboratory operations, plan and develop unit initiatives, and provide expert opinions that can shape the direction of investigations. Your leadership and technical expertise will be vital in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the SIU's mission.

Join the Ontario Public Service (OPS) and be part of an innovative, responsive, and accountable public service that values diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The OPS is committed to diversifying leadership and achieving parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for under-represented groups. As an Investigative Manager, you will have the opportunity to build key relationships with various stakeholders, provide testimony in courts, and contribute to the advancement of racial equity, accessibility, and inclusion in the public service. If you are ready to embrace positive disruption, lead with a common purpose, and drive people-centered outcomes, we invite you to apply for this impactful role.
Please note: this position requires the willingness to be on-call on a 24/7 basis. Some province-wide travel is required

About us:
The Special Investigations Unit is a civilian agency that investigates circumstances involving police and civilians which have resulted in serious injury, sexual assault or death. Under Part VII, Section 113 of the Police Services Act, the Director of the SIU has the sole authority to decide whether or not charges are warranted based on the findings of a complete investigation. The Director's decisions are reported to the Attorney General.

For more information, visit us at: Special Investigations Unit

Leadership in the Ontario Public Service

A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled.

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About the job

Create the Work Environment
In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities
Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry. As the Investigative Manager, you will:
• Provide professional and administrative management of day-to-day laboratory operations, including planning and developing unit initiatives to achieve program operational and strategic priorities and commitments
• Plan and coordinate research and development of analytical systems from original concept through final delivery
• Provide objective, independent expertise by participating as an advisor in the field of program examination during the investigative stage of police and other official investigations
• Assist in directing the course of the investigation by providing expert opinion or investigative test results which may alter or re-focus the direction of an investigation
• Provide testimony in courts on matter relating to the examinations performed

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have must a valid class 'G' Ontario driver's licence to travel to investigation sites across Ontario

Strategic Leadership Skills:

• You have demonstrated management and leadership skills to develop, build and lead organizational capacity through values-based leadership, inclusive and engaged teams and partnerships to coach, lead and manage staff.
• You have knowledge of human resources principles, theories and collective agreements to develop organizational capacity including succession planning, talent management, organization and job design and labour relations management.
• You can build key horizontal relationships with clients (e.g. Office of the Chief Coroner, OPP, municipal and regional police services, crown and defense attorneys, and other investigative agencies) to obtain and provide information, discuss examination findings, negotiate services, provide training and opinions in area of expertise at meetings.

Technical Expertise:

• You have knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of contemporary investigation, discipline and oversight techniques to act as a senior expert on investigations, provide expert advice to senior management, and lead the development of multi-year strategic plans.
• You have knowledge of advanced technology and emerging trends in program area and the principles and procedures to develop related methods, quality control processes and quality assurance practices for examinations to manage a program that meets and maintains accreditation requirements.
• You have knowledge of the scene of crime and autopsy practices and protocol, legal issues such as the latest local, national or international landmark case decisions having impact on Canadian Law, to provide expert advice during a criminal investigation.
• You have knowledge of relevant acts, legislation (e.g. Criminal Code of Canada, Identifications of Criminals Act, Rules of Evidence), legislative authorities and requirements for the security and continuity of evidentiary material.

Communication and Consultation Skills:

• You have demonstrated oral communication skills to provide testimony in courts of law.
• You can ensure effective and timely briefing on emerging issues relating to ongoing investigations, prepare briefing materials, issues papers and reports.
• You can liaise with the public and media regarding the results of investigations, ensure decisions are accurately conveyed to the media, community groups and police groups.
• You have demonstrated written communication skills to develop public reports of investigations, including recommendations for improved police conduct/actions.
• You have presentation skills to deliver lectures and seminars.
• Your consultation skills enable you to provide expertise, directions, information and resolve problems of mutual concern.

Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• You have knowledge of advanced research methodology to design, construct, operate, evaluate and modify laboratory analytical systems to carry our research and investigations.
• You can lead and manage the development of strategies, programs and processes for the investigation and resolution of complaints against police across Ontario.
• Your analytical thinking skills enable you to develop and define unit programs, services and research and identify priorities to ensure an effective balance between casework, court appearances, professional development, lecturing, teaching and training.
• You can interpret and draw conclusions and opinions within case and investigative discussions and in courts of law.
• You can evaluate case and research reports, conclusions and opinions of staff who appear as witnesses.

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Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.

The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.

The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.

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