Investigations Manager - Statutory Investigations

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Level 2 Investigations, As Investigations Manager, you will guide and oversee ASIRT's level 2 investigations team, utilizing your investigative and Major Case Management expertise to ensure ASIRT’s investigations are thorough, impartial, transparent. and aligned with the broader public security environment.

Key Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Leading 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
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communicating with them to resolve conflict and reach optimal solutions
• Providing recommendations to ASIRT's Director of Investigations/ Executive Director concerning the quality and thoroughness of level 2 (allegations of statutory offences) investigations
• Oversight, management and review of ASIRT’s statutory investigations to ensure they are fulsome, impartial, and compliant with ASIRT’s Business Rules.
• Ensuring disclosure of investigative files meets the highest standards of the Alberta Crown Prosecutor Service and the Courts
• Supervise an investigative team, including evaluating daily work, completing performance assessments and ensuring effective day to day operations of the team.
• 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 leadership team, you will develop and maintain ASIRT's credibility and working relationships with various external bodies such as police services, police commissions, law enforcement organizations, police associations and community groups. Further, as a 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.

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.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following APS competencies:

Driver for Results - You maintain ongoing assessments of priorities, thoughtful investigative planning, measuring progress, prescribing and adhering to established timelines while being flexible to changes in legislation and stakeholder expectations

Creative Problem Solving - You will effectively manage sensitive project investigations that have complex cultural and community concerns. Engage with law enforcement agencies to leverage specialized resources in support of covert and discreet investigative techniques.
Focus on outcomes while assessing risk and proposing new and innovative solutions to reduce Executive Director decision timelines.

Develop Self and Others - You lead, coaches and mentor an integrated team including GoA Investigators and seconded police officers, emphasizing leadership development, strategic thinking, building effective relationships, and identifying collaborative approaches

Develop Networks – You will build relationships and persuade at the individual and group level of stakeholders by finding common ground between all parties.
Develop consensus with stakeholders (general public, police agencies, Police Review Commission, police associations/counsel, ACPS, interest groups, and other levels of government) by identifying how changes in work processes may affect each stakeholder group.

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 are (2) full time, permanent position. One available in Edmonton and one in Calgary
• Final candidates will be required to undergo and pass a federal 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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• Management Employees 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
• Leadership and mentorship programs