Investigator in Surrey

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is an independent civilian-led agency that is mandated to investigate police-related incidents of death or serious harm to determine whether or not there are reasonable grounds to believe that an officer may have committed an offence. The Police Act creates the IIO and defines its powers. The IIO reports to the Attorney General; however, investigations and decisions are operationally independent of the government. The IIO has jurisdiction over all police in BC, including municipal police, the RCMP, the Metro Vancouver Transit Police and the Stl’atl’imx Tribal Police Service.

All officers, as defined in the Police Act, are subject to IIO investigation whether they are on- or off-duty when the incident occurred. The IIO’s jurisdiction also extends to officers appointed as special provincial constables, municipal constables, and detention guards.

The IIO Investigator is a collaborative member of a diverse investigation team conducting complex high-profile investigations into critical incidents in BC where it appears a person may have died or suffered serious harm as a result of the actions or inactions of a police officer. The investigator considers and acts on advice and direction received from the Team Director, Chief of Investigations, and Chief Civilian Director, understanding that the IIO is a civilian led organization where the Chief Civilian Director is required to oversee all investigations. All IIO Investigators are required to complete the mandatory Investigator Certification program.

Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in investigation and enforcement, law, psychology, sociology, criminology, or related and 2 or more years of investigative experience either in a criminal, legislative, regulatory, or other context using influence and authority; OR
• A Diploma in investigation, compliance and enforcement, law, psychology, sociology, criminology, or related and 4 or more years of investigative experience either in a criminal, legislative, regulatory, or other context using influence and authority; OR
• A Certificate in investigation and enforcement, law, psychology, sociology, criminology, or related and 5 or more years of investigative experience either in a criminal, legislative, regulatory, or other context using influence and authority; OR
• 6 or more years of investigative experience either in a criminal, legislative, regulatory, or other context using influence and authority.

Preference may be given to applicants with 1 or more years of recent experience (within the last 10 years) in the following:

• Experience as lead or primary investigator on investigative files as part of an investigative team on complex events.
• Experience applying Major Case Management principles, to complex investigations.
• Experience writing and submitting complex and detailed reports outlining investigative and evidentiary content to decision makers in support of charges or administrative sanctions.
• Experience testifying in court, tribunal hearing, arbitration or similar processes.
• Experience identifying, collecting, assessing and documenting evidence for use in a trial, a hearing or adjudication or other formal decision-making process.
• Experience writing judicial authorization applications such as information to obtain production orders or search warrants.
• Experience physically attending scenes and locations where evidence has been identified, documented and secured.
• Experience in a regulatory or investigative process that included interviewing persons in both voluntary and compelled environments where interviewees are witnesses or participants who may be facing jeopardy.
• Experience working respectfully and effectively with Indigenous Peoples or communities in an investigative, justice, regulatory or public-service context.
• Experience using trauma-informed practices when interviewing or engaging with affected persons, families or vulnerable persons.

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements established under the Police Act, including not being a current member of the RCMP or any police service or law enforcement agency outside British Columbia, and not having served as a member of a police service in British Columbia within the previous five years.

Must hold a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s licence or eligible to obtain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s licence.

Must be able to respond 24/7 province-wide in a scheduled rotation (e.g., every four weeks) as part of an on-call team.

If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, it may be assessed for equivalency through the international credential evaluation service (ICES).

There are multiple positions available. Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement. An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies. Enhanced Security Screening will be required. RCMP enhanced reliability screening will be required. Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.