Lead Investigator

Role Responsibilities

Do you have a desire to make a significant contribution, ensuring Albertans have a fair, safe and healthy place to work? Come join our Team! 

The Ministry of Jobs Economy, Trade and Immigration is looking for two (2) Lead Investigators within the OHS Program Delivery Branch 

As a member of a multidisciplinary Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) team, the incumbent leads investigations into fatal and serious workplace incidents. This role is responsible for all aspects of an investigation from initial assignment and incident response to interviewing injured workers, families, or next of kin. Fatality and serious incident investigations are complex and require a forensic level of detail and analysis.

Lead Investigators have broad legislative authorities to engage with employers from various industries, to reduce risk and keep workplaces healthy and safe through enforcement and education. OHS Officers are required to become Alberta Peace Officers- Level 2 https://www.alberta.ca/peace-officers-overview as appointed by the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services.

 
As a Lead Investigator appointed on behalf of the Government of Alberta you will continue to make a positive, tangible difference by:

• Leading comprehensive and unbiased investigations into reportable incidents, ensuring a safe work environment is being maintained and potential work site hazards, risks, and /or controls are identified.
• Ensuring all workplaces understand their responsibilities under the OHS Act, regulation and Code.
• Issuing tickets, orders, and administrative penalties to ensure compliance with the OHS Act, regulation and Code
• Promoting and supporting initiatives that foster safer workplaces.
• Modeling the values of respect, integrity, accountability, and excellence in all interactions.
• Prepare cases for prosecution and provide evidence in court, as required.
• Take immediate action to control imminent danger situations at worksites.
• Perform unscheduled after-hours work, when required.
• Perform scheduled on-call shifts (Friday-Friday) requiring scene attendance outside of standard work hours.
• Perform additional duties as required.
  
  

As a Lead Investigator you must have the ability to work effectively in both a team setting and independently in the field conducting serious incident investigations, providing presentations and participating in various safety and health related projects. This includes liaising with internal and external stakeholders such as staff, OHS Compliance, third-party subject matter experts, and Specialized Prosecutions Services within the Ministry of Justice, particularly in cases where charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act are pursued.

There will be occasional exposure to emotionally stressful or traumatic situations, frequent travel while working alone in the field, and extended work hours.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

To effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the Lead Investigator role, the following competencies are essential:

• Systems Thinking
  
  
  • Sound Judgment and Political Acumen
    Interpreting policy, assessing regulatory implications, and delivering well-reasoned enforcement decisions—particularly in politically sensitive contexts.
  • Technical Proficiency
    Knowledge of workplace processes, equipment, and technology to make workplaces safer while working within the confines of the legislation and operational procedures.
    
    
• Creative Problem Solving
  
  
  • Time Management & Decision Making
    Ability to prioritize workloads while responding effectively to changing priorities and demands and making timely decisions independently and objectively.
    
    
• Agility
  
  
  • Agility & Adaptability
    Ability to respond positively to evolving and changing regulations, policies, procedures, and organizational priorities, able to reprioritize tasks and adjust strategies to meet compliance requirements.
  • Stress Management
    Maintaining operational effectiveness during fluctuating workloads and emotionally demanding inspections or investigations.
    
    
• Drive for Results
  
  
  • Psychological Resilience & Emotional Intelligence
    Navigating high-pressure environments with composure; managing interactions with distressed individuals and occasional exposure to trauma while maintaining professionalism.
    
    
• Building Collaborative Environments
  
  
  • Advanced Communication & Conflict Management
    Adapting messages to diverse audiences, de-escalating volatile situations, and conveying the potential hazards, risks, and/or controls securing compliance on complex health and safety matters.
    
    
• Developing Self and Others
  
  
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning
    Demonstrated by curiosity and a desire to learn and develop new skills while sharing own knowledge and expertise with others.

Qualifications

Related degree or diploma plus related industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires at least 3 years of directly related investigation experience.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
  
  

The successful candidate must successfully complete the Peace Officer training program and be able to be designated as a Peace Officer by the Solicitor General.

The following knowledge or experiences are considered as assets:

• Knowledge and application of relevant OHS legislation.
• Experience in a related field or industry.
• Experience working with health and safety in a variety of industry sectors.
• Experience conducting inspections, investigations, and/or engaging in compliance or enforcement activities, including knowledge of both civil and penal proceedings.
• Experience effectively managing a high caseload, file management, and regulatory report writing.
• Demonstrated experience working within a regulatory environment.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Two permanent full-time positions working 36.25 hours per week (8:15 to 4:30), Monday to Friday. Please note, successful candidates will be required to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.

These positions will be based at 727 – 7th Ave SW in Calgary, Alberta.

Applicants are required to submit resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrates their qualifications, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) to assist in assessing attention to detail skills. These documents will be used as part of the assessment of the candidate’s written communication skills.

The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, reference checks, and provide a suitable security screening/criminal record check, and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.

Final candidates will also be asked to provide a Driver's Abstract. Travel is involved and a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license is required. Successful candidates will be required to be part of an on-call/standby roster. Although a Government of Alberta vehicle may be provided, use of your own personal vehicle may be necessary.

These positions are a part of a unionized workforce and is covered under the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE Collective Agreement).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.