Investigator

**Posting 24-49**

**Investigator**

**Investigations Unit, Investigations and Professional Conduct Department**
- Limited term appointment - 6-months with possibility of extension_
- Category 6 - Hiring Range: $84,316 to $97,083_

As a proven investigator with experience in sensitive and sometimes complex cases, you will investigate complaints of alleged teacher professional misconduct, incompetence and incapacity.

**Responsibilities**:

- Review and analyze information from public and employer complaints identifying gaps in the information provided and determining appropriate steps to take in the investigation.
- Interview complainants, witnesses, and/or other individuals where appropriate.
- Where required, obtain information from third parties (e.g., the courts, child and family services).
- Prepare thorough, organized and accurate Investigation Plans.
- Draft allegations of professional misconduct based on the information gathered in the course of an investigation.
- Consult with the Manager, Investigations or Senior Investigator where required on the nature and the extent of an investigation, including witnesses to be interviewed, other persons to be contacted for information, substantiating documentation, and obtaining legal advice.
- Prepare correspondence re: the investigation process for parties, counsel and witnesses.
- Prepare comprehensive, organized and cogent Investigation Reports for review by panels of the Investigation Committee in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Prepare for and attend Investigation Committee panel meetings to provide background information and answer questions from the panel on assigned cases.
- Have a thorough understanding of the relevant sections of the _Ontario College of Teachers Act, 1996_ and its relevant Regulations, the _Education Act_ and the _Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017_.
- Provide support to College prosecution counsel, as necessary.
- Attend discipline, competence or fitness to practise hearings to give evidence, as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Investigations or Senior Investigator.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Excellent verbal, written and presentation communications skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical abilities
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, Investigation Committee and Roster members, external counsel, employers and members of the public
- Administrative law background is an asset
- Good working knowledge of the _Ontario College of Teachers Act _and its relevant Regulations, the _Education Act_ and the _Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017_
- Familiarity with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principles with an emphasis on barriers and marginalization experienced within institutions and legal settings.

The Ontario College of Teachers offers competitive salaries, pension, comprehensive benefits and a modern, progressive work environment.

The College’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy that requires all staff, including prospective new employees, to be fully vaccinated by a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine has been temporarily suspended. Currently, new employees will not have to show evidence of vaccination. The College reserves the right to reactivate this policy at its discretion based on Public Health recommendations. Individuals with valid medical or other human rights-based exemptions will continue to be considered for appropriate accommodation within the policy.

The Ontario College of Teachers is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.