Bilingual Investigation Committee Officer

**Posting 25-30**

**Bilingual Investigation Committee Officer**

**Investigations Unit, Investigations and Hearings Department**

Permanent Position, Category 7 - Hiring Range $83,291 - $94,290

The Investigations Unit responds to inquiries from the public and employers about teaching professional concerns, investigates the conduct of teachers and administrators, and supports the Ontario College of Teacher's Investigation Committee in its decision-making role.

The College is seeking a self-starting, highly organized professional who works well independently, with extensive experience in administration and committee support; you will bring strong communication and planning skills to the College’s Investigation Committee. The position will also include decision-writing support. You will report to the Investigations Unit Manager or their designate and will play a key role in protecting students.

French language proficiency testing will be administered as part of the recruitment process for this position.

**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate Investigation Committee panel meetings, including: conducting conflict of interest checks on a regular basis, establishing and scheduling panels, preparing agendas, ensuring timely delivery of panel materials, preparing draft shell Investigation Committee decisions, liaising with the Chair of the Investigation Committee and panel members, providing support at panel meetings and co-ordinating post-panel meeting tasks, including scheduling independent medical assessment appointments in the Investigation Committee’s medical inquiry process.
- Support Investigation Committee panels by clearly and promptly formulating their written reasons for decision in a high volume of matters.
- Communicate and collaborate with the Unit’s supervisors, investigators, investigation assistant and Tribunals staff.
- Support the Unit’s supervisors in preparing Investigation Committee reports to Council.
- Maintain and update all Investigation Committee panel meeting materials (e.g., Investigation Committee templates for draft decisions and reasons), and the case management system with all relevant dates and dispositions.
- Maintain Investigation Committee decisions and reasons and and co-ordinate with investigators regarding the closure of Investigation and Complaint Resolution files.
- Maintain databases, statistical information, tracking systems, reports and Investigation Committee resource materials and guidelines.
- Liaise with Independent Legal Counsel as required.
- Prepare one-off confidential document packages for the Adjudicative Body of Chairs as required.
- Other duties as assigned by the Unit Manager or their designate.

**Qualifications**
- Completion of post-secondary studies and several years of position-related experience with an emphasis on experience in a regulatory or legal setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Sharefile (or equivalent electronic document sharing systems) and Zoom and/or MS Teams (or equivalent electronic meeting format).
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated tact, professionalism and dependability in the workplace.
- Ability to collaborate in a dynamic team environment.
- Ability to exercise good judgment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English.
- Strong interpersonal skills.

The Ontario College of Teachers offers competitive salaries, pension, comprehensive benefits and a modern, progressive work environment. This position operates with a mix of remote and in-office workdays.

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.

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