Director of Investigations - Level 2 Investigations

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director of ASIRT, as the Director of Investigations (DOI), you will guide and oversee ASIRT's level 2 investigations team and provide advice to the Executive Director on all critical and emerging policy, investigative and risk management issues associated with ASIRT investigations and the broader public security environment. You will also lead the supervision and development of ASIRT's level 2 investigative managers and investigators.

Key Job duties include but are not limited to:

•    Overseeing the development of investigative policies and procedures, and providing quality control of the investigative process, disclosure, case management and administrative functions that support ASIRT's investigative process.
•    Negotiating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve conflict and reach optimal solutions.
•    Providing recommendations to ASIRT's Executive Director concerning the quality and thoroughness of level 2 (allegations of statutory offences) investigations.
•    Overseeing the development of ASIRT's contributions to the Police Review Commission's strategic and business plans, and annual report in a manner aligned with government and organizational goals and strategies.
•    Participating and leading internal and external committees and working groups, and representing ASIRT's and the Police Review Commission's mandate, priorities and interests at these tables.
•    Serving as ASIRT's police liaison through the management of the outreach program, and facilitating the establishment and maintenance of effective relationships between ASIRT and police services
•    Overseeing recruitment, hiring, onboarding and ongoing management of investigative managers, and other staff.
•    Managing unit financial resources in accordance with government procedures, and raising emerging issues concerning unit finances to senior/executive leadership.
•    Seeking and documenting appropriate approvals for business activities such as budget, travel, training and procurement.

Additionally, as part of ASIRT's and the Police Review Commission's senior leadership team, you will develop and maintain ASIRT's working relationships with various external bodies such as police services, police commissions, law enforcement organizations, police associations and community groups. Further, as a senior member of ASIRT and the Police Review Commission, you must foster and maintain the investigative excellence and reputation of the organization.

Candidates must be prepared to travel anywhere within Alberta, to the Yukon, and other Provinces and Territories as required.

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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.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following APS competencies:

• Driver for Results: You maintain an ongoing assessment of priorities, thoughtful investigative planning, measure progress, prescribe and adhere to established timelines, follow administrative and financial policies and procedures, and use post-investigative debriefs and lessons learned to your advantage. 
• Building Collaborative Environments: You develop and maintain ASIRT's credibility with policing oversight partners both provincially and nationally, ensuring that managers and staff understand key issues affecting ASIRT so that they may represent organizational interests to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Develop Self and Others: You lead, coach and mentor an integrated team including managers, GoA staff and seconded police officers, emphasize leadership development, strategic thinking, build effective relationships, and identify collaborative approaches. 
• Develop Networks: You serve as ASIRT's police liaison through the management of the outreach program and facilitate the establishment and maintenance of effective relationships between ASIRT and police services.

Qualifications

A university graduation in a field related, plus six years of progressively responsible experience. Advanced knowledge of the Police Act, Criminal Code, Canada Evidence Act and other applicable legislation is mandatory.

Equivalency: Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Please note, it is preferred that candidates have formal training and experience in the application of major case management principles and practices in relation to criminal investigations.

Assets for this role include:

•    Senior management experience in a law enforcement or investigative environment; 
•    Experience developing successful working relationships across a wide array of stakeholders; 
•    Experience with major case management and team commander leadership; 
•    Practical working knowledge of change management efforts. 
•    Experience with Human and financial resource management.

Please ensure your cover letter clearly highlights how your experience is aligned with the requirements and noted assets for the role.

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

•    There is one (1) full time, permanent position available.
•    Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
•    Final candidates will be required to undergo and pass a federal enhanced reliability security screening and maintain that level of security throughout their employment at ASIRT. Background checks, including a review of previous law enforcement service history and disciplinary history, will be considered.
•    A valid class 5 Drivers license is required.
•    The successful candidate must be eligible for a Peace Officer appointment in Alberta. Final candidates for this position may undergo a medical assessment.

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.

Other Application Information:

•    A cover letter is required with your application, outlining how your education and experience aligns with the role.
•    Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
•    Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume and whether you worked part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification across the Government of Alberta.

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