Investigator

Role Responsibilities

The Investigator plays a key role in maintaining public confidence in Alberta’s K–12 education system by conducting investigations into complaints of alleged unprofessional conduct and professional incompetence involving certificated teachers and teacher leaders. Investigations are guided by legislation, policy, and procedures, and may involve coordination with law enforcement and agencies across jurisdictions.

Working under the supervision of the Manager, Investigations, the Investigator applies sound judgment, discretion, and investigative techniques to ensure fair and timely resolution of complaints.

Key Responsibilities:

1.    Conduct Investigations:

• • Gather, secure, and preserve evidence
  • Interview complainants, witnesses, and respondents
  • Take statements and examine records
  • Create and manage investigative plans and timelines

2.    Support Decision-Making:

• • Prepare detailed investigative reports
  • Manage assigned caseloads
  • Provide accurate information to support the Commissioner’s decisions
  • Be prepared to be called as a witness in hearings when required

3.    Collaborate and Contribute:

• • Participate in team meetings and working groups to support branch objectives
  • Participate in legislative, policy, and/or program working committees
  • Maintain cooperative relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, including law enforcement and educational agencies

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

Competencies for this position include:

• Drive for Results – When a teacher or teacher leader is under investigation, it is imperative that the investigation is completed in a timely and respectful manner with the required rigor. The Investigator will complete investigations.
  
  
• Creative Problem Solving – Using their investigation skills, the Investigator will address a variety of complaints. At times, this requires research to ascertain the facts, understand the issues involved, and propose solutions. These solutions may become part of the public record.
  
  
• Agility – The Investigator maintains objectivity regarding all investigative cases.

Qualifications

University degree in a related field (Education, Public Administration, Legal Studies) and no experience.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered based on: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience;

Preference will be given to candidates with minimum one year experience in investigations in a regulatory environment.

The following knowledge/experience are considered as asset for this position:

• The ability to work with First Nations school authorities, including Chief and Council
• Varying interviewing strategies
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong conceptual and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Conflict management skills
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate verbal, non-verbal and written communications
• Ability to interpret verbal, non-verbal and written communications
• Strong research skills including the ability to research open source and social media data
• Excellence organizational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Exemplary writing and editing skills
• Knowledge of departmental legislation
• Knowledge of provincial legislation related to matters of unprofessional conduct and professional competence (Practice Review of Teachers and Teacher Leaders Regulation, Certification of Teachers and Teacher Leaders Regulation, Education Act, Teaching Profession Act) 

To be considered, your application must be accompanied with a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the educational and experience requirements, along with examples to demonstrate the three competencies, noted above. Cover letters without this information will not be considered.

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

This is a Temporary salaried position for 18 months, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:15am – 4:30pm.

Working location is 8th floor, Petwin Tower Building, 10707 100 Ave NW, Edmonton.

A written assessment will be used as part of the screening/selection process.

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening (including a vulnerable sector check)
• Parking is not provided for this position
• Employee annual professional fees/dues are not covered for this position

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.

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

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example: January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

The final candidate may be required to undergo a security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

Links and information on what the GoA has 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
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs