Manager, Special Investigations Unit

Role Responsibilities

We are seeking a strategic leader with investigations and supervisory experience to join Occupational Health and Safety Program Delivery within the Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces Division as the Manager of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU).

Reporting to the Director of Investigations, the SIU Manager leads a team of professionals responsible for all non-incident related investigations under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety legislation. This position is responsible for a team of Lead Investigators, Disciplinary Action Investigators, Technical Advisors, Team Leads, and an Investigations Assistant, with oversight of Disciplinary Action Complaints, Investigation Resolutions and non-incident related investigations taking place across the province including chronic or egregious non-compliance and human trafficking.  

The Investigations Manager liaises with internal and external stakeholders including staff, OHS Compliance, other enforcement agencies, the Alberta Labor Relations Board and Specialized Prosecutions with the Ministry of Justice where charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act are pursued.

To be successful in this role, the successful candidate must possess the following skills:
 

• Strong ability to interpret and apply legislation, providing support, advice and quality assurance reviews on complex investigations.
• Expertise regarding a full range of investigative and regulatory enforcement functions including adjudication, scene and evidence management, taking statements and recommendation for prosecutions. 
• Demonstrated supervisory or management experience and excellent change management, coaching and mentorship capability.  
• Experience with building and refining new programs and operational policy.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communications skills, including excellent listening, writing and organizational skills.

If you are a forward-thinking leader who thrives in a fast paced and dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you!

Please click on the link to view the job description.

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:
 

Systems Thinking - Incumbents must have a broad strategic view and know the impact of work to the department and plan for the short and long term.

Agility - Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals.

Develop Networks - In order to maintain close relations with all stakeholders, actively incorporate the needs of the broader group, and ensure overall client satisfaction.

Develop Self and Others - The desire to work to develop the long-term capability of others; the ability to analyze the work of others while generating ways of supporting, mentoring, coaching and managing them, therefore enabling others to identify and explore issues and improve their own performance.

Drive for Results - Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives.

Creative Problem Solving - The ability to analyze the impact and break apart any complex problems is critical, to focus on getting the best end result for the client.

Build Collaborative Environments - Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve desired outcomes.

Qualifications

Education:
 

• A university degree in a field related to the position (e.g. Political Science, Labour Relations, Social Sciences, Communications, Public Policy, and Economics), supplemented by a minimum of four years' experience working in policy and legislative development, preferably labour relations and/or other related employment legislation. Related experience with investigations and interpretation/application of legislation and Policy is required. Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience mentoring and coaching individuals is also required. 

Equivalencies:

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
 

• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education, and vice versa

Other Requirements:
 

• Ability to obtain Peace Officer appointment under the Alberta Peace officer Act.

Experience working with labour relations legislation is preferred. Equivalences may be considered.

Assets:
 

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
• Knowledge of Courtroom Procedure and Laws of Evidence
• Previous experience with preparation of court briefs
• Experience with contract procurement
• Experience with project management
• Experience with adjudication

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 permanent full-time position working for 36.25 hours per week located in Calgary or Edmonton.
 

• Final candidate for this position will be required to consent to a criminal record check as part of the pre-employment process.
• 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. 
• To be considered, your application must be accompanied with a cover letter that demonstrates how your education and experience make you suitable for the role. Your cover letter and resume will be used as screening tools to assess your written communication skills. 

Links and information on what the Government of Alberta has to offer to prospective employees:
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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.