Victim Specialist

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander, Investigation and Support Bureau are seeking a qualified individual to join our Victim Centered Approach Team. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will assist and understand the needs of victims/witnesses/survivors and provide a full range of services from an investigative lens, in a manner which is respectful, compassionate, trauma informed, bias-free and impartial.

**This position may also require travel throughout the Province of Ontario.**

**About Us**:
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,400 civilian employees and 830 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.

The OPP Victim-Centered Approach Team aims to implement the building blocks of the Framework for an OPP Victim-Centered Approach by engaging with our members, our community partners, victim support organizations and other stakeholders to assist and understand the needs of victims/survivors in accordance with victims legislative rights and our obligations including the Canadian Victim Bill of Rights and Ontario Victim Bill of Rights.

The OPP Values promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:

- Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
- Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
- Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.

**OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the
**OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the
**OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
**Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

**What can I expect to do in this role?**: To assist and understand the needs of victims/witnesses/survivors and provide a full range of services during the investigative process, in a manner which is respectful, compassionate, trauma informed, bias-free and impartial. Services include but are not limited to needs assessment(s), crisis intervention, provision of information, support and/or referrals to victim services, during a victim/witness/survivors engagement with the OPP, including during the criminal justice process/inquests and inquiries.

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:

- Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.
- Valid G Driver's license.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the rights of victims as defined by Federal/Provincial Legislation. Knowledge of the criminal justice system/law enforcement, mental health laws, working knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statutes. Knowledge of Victim Quick Response Program to support referrals to victim services.

Knowledge and understanding of the diversity of Indigenous culture. Community focus to maintain regular contact with and show genuine respect for the Indigenous community and the community at large by initiative involvement with community organizations, or agencies, including a knowledge of Indigenous Culture and Traditions.

Strong understanding on the guidelines of victim confidentiality and privacy. Strong understanding of trauma and its impact on victims (i.e. trauma informed response).

Demonstrated understanding and commitment to be culturally responsive, in keeping with MMIWG Calls to Justice.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Excellent navigational skills and resource identification to ensure needs of victims are met during the investigative process. Empathetic listener with the ability to understand and respond appropriately and to treat all people with respect, understanding and compassion.

Ability to liaise with and maintain relationships with local, provincial, and federal agencies, human service systems, non-profit organizations and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth transition of and/or adequate and appropriate resources/referrals to victims.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with different persons of different cultures, ethnicities, and socio-economic status and variety of personnel in varying posit