Senior Investigator

Role Responsibilities

The Senior Investigator conducts high-priority investigations under consumer protection legislation and delegated provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada. Working with minimal direct supervision, the role gathers and evaluates evidence, recommends regulatory or legal action, leads investigative teams, supports court and administrative proceedings, and provides technical guidance to other investigators.

Your key responsibilities include

• Conducting complex investigations by interviewing involved parties, examining records, taking statements, and gathering, securing and preserving evidence.
• Assessing investigative findings and recommending proportionate enforcement action, including warnings, undertakings, administrative proceedings, civil remedies or prosecution.
• Leading multi-investigator files by developing investigative plans, securing resources, assigning responsibilities and directing investigative activities.
• Preparing court, prosecution and administrative-hearing documentation, including briefs, draft charges, affidavits, summonses and subpoenas. 
• Supporting legal and regulatory proceedings by serving documents, appearing as a witness, liaising with Crown prosecutors and assisting with case presentation.
• Inspecting financial and business records to identify compliance deficiencies and communicate findings to regulated organizations.
• Collaborating with police services, the RCMP, other governments and national or international enforcement partners on joint and cross-jurisdictional investigations.
• Advising investigators on investigative techniques, sharing subject-matter expertise and supporting the development of less-experienced staff.
• Contributing to legislative, policy and program discussions by identifying marketplace trends, enforcement concerns and potential legislative gaps.
• Promoting consumer awareness through presentations, community partnerships and approved media activities. 

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate

• Analytical judgment: Evaluating complex evidence, identifying material issues and selecting defensible investigative and enforcement approaches.
• Communication: Presenting sensitive or technical information clearly in interviews, reports, legal documents, hearings and public-facing settings.
• Conflict resolution: Managing challenging interactions with professionalism, tact and respect.
• Organization: Coordinating evidence, documentation, competing priorities and procedural requirements across demanding files.
• Professional integrity: Exercising discretion and impartiality when handling politically sensitive, high-profile or confidential matters.  

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.

• Systems Thinking: Recognizing how evidence, legislation, enforcement options and broader marketplace issues intersect when determining an appropriate course of action.
• Creative Problem Solving: Applying sound judgment and innovative investigative techniques to resolve complex, multifaceted or sensitive files.
• Agility: Adapting investigative plans and priorities as new evidence, legal considerations or operational demands emerge.
• Drive for Results: Advancing investigations thoroughly and efficiently while maintaining established evidentiary, legislative and procedural standards.
• Develop Networks: Building productive relationships with regulatory bodies, law-enforcement agencies, prosecutors, businesses and community organizations.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Coordinating effectively across investigative teams and jurisdictions while maintaining clear roles, accountability and information-sharing.
• Develop Self and Others: Sharing expertise, providing practical guidance and supporting the continued development of other investigators. 

Qualifications

A university degree in Criminology, Law enforcement, Investigations or a related field, in addition to:

• Four years of investigative experience in a regulatory environment or extensive investigative experience in a law enforcement environment.
• Extensive knowledge of consumer protection legislation, advanced investigative techniques and enforcement tools used in administrative and regulatory settings, or extensive investigation experience in a law enforcement environment.
• Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal legislation affecting consumer marketplace investigations.
• Ability to meet the requirements for appointment as a Peace Officer under the Peace Officer Act for the applicable enforcement authorities. 

The following will be considered Assets

• Experience supporting or conducting prosecutions.
• Experience with administrative enforcement actions or hearings.
• Experience leading complex or multi-investigator files.
• Experience working on joint, cross-jurisdictional or inter-agency investigations.
• Experience preparing court documents or appearing as a witness in legal or administrative proceedings. 

Minimum Recruitment Standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Notes

One (1) full-time permanent position available. 36.25 hours of work per week

Location: Centre 70 Building, 7015 Macleod Trail, Calgary.

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies within their cover letter.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC). 

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 we have to offer

• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP).
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.