Estate Investigator

Role Responsibilities

The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee is currently seeking one qualified permanent Estate Investigator to join our Calgary Trusteeship services team and one qualified Estate Investigator contract position.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who embodies service excellence and upholds a strong sense of fiduciary responsibility, always acting in the best interests of our clients.

About the Role:
As an Estate Investigator, you will play a vital role in managing and protecting the interests of vulnerable Albertans. This position demands a client-focused mindset, exceptional case management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate, inventory, and manage personal and real property, including land, business interests, and farm properties across Alberta. Strong analytical skills are essential to evaluate information from diverse sources, assess options, apply appropriate procedures, and provide sound recommendations.
• Ensure the integrity and compliance of site investigations with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures. This requires the ability to interpret information, circumstances, and relevant legislation accurately.
• Conduct on-site hazard assessments and maintain safety for all individuals during investigations.
• Work closely with community and government stakeholders such as trades, vendors, and law enforcement.
• Work closely with vulnerable Albertans in potentially stressful lifechanging situations.
• Navigate a complex work environment with a positive attitude, demonstrating a collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Travel to properties in and around the Calgary area and southern Alberta multiple times per week.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Skilled communicator with a proven ability to support a broad range of stakeholders.
• Excellent investigative and case management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Flexibility to work across varied locations throughout Alberta.

 
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.

• Creative Problem Solving: Actively engages with the community and utilizes available resources to effectively address challenges.
• Agility: Recognizes the need for change, manages transitions smoothly, and mitigates associated risks.
• Systems Thinking: Understands the broader impact of your work and anticipates potential outcomes to inform decision-making.
• Drive for Results: Takes ownership of tasks and outcomes, while also effectively delegating responsibilities to ensure success.
• Building Collaborative Environments: Works collaboratively across functional areas and proactively manages conflicts to maintain a positive team dynamic.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A University Degree in a related field with a minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in investigative or security related positions.

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

A valid driver's license and the use of a reliable vehicle are required as travel within the province of Alberta is a requirement for the role.

Assets

• A valid Firearms License or the ability to obtain a Firearms License
• Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation governing handling and transport of hazardous goods and firearms.
• Experience in conducting asset investigations, case management, experience appraising personal property and experience working with vulnerable Albertans.
• General knowledge about home maintenance.

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

Additional Information:

• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (36.25 hours/week)
• Building: Barclay Centre, 444-7 Avenue SW, Calgary
• Position: 1 Permanent Full-Time Position and 1 Part-Time Contract Position
• Overtime: May be required while working in the field
• Travel: Ability to attend overnight investigations (1 to 4 days) may be necessary
• Physical Requirements: Physical labour will be required during on-site investigations. Candidates must be able to attend locations that may contain hazardous elements and will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Application Instructions:

• Please clearly outline your experience as it relates to the qualifications.
• A one page cover letter is required.
• A resume of 2 pages or less, include dates (month and year) for all education and work experience. Please specify whether your work experience was casual, part-time, or full-time.
• Your cover letter and resume will be used to assess your written communication skills.
• This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies within OPGT regional offices.
• An additional written assignment may be part of the screening process.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

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.