Investigator Job in Prince George, BC

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Multiple Locations

Currently there are two (2) full-time permanent opportunities available.

Investigator
$67,728.87 – $77,012.22 annually
On-Site

The province-wide cannabis compliance and enforcement program addresses non-compliance of cannabis legislation in regard to illegal and unlicensed cannabis sales, supply, and production. The Community Safety Unit’s team of investigators conducts inspections and investigations that may result in regulatory action, including the issuance of administrative monetary penalties or recommendations for provincial or criminal charges to Crown. Investigators are responsible for ensuring that their duties are conducted in a professional manner and in accordance with the principles of administrative fairness and consistent with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, so that the objectives of the legislation are upheld, including protecting public health and safety, preventing young people from accessing cannabis, and deterring criminal activity. Investigators are familiar in the differences between regulatory and investigative aspects of the role. 

As an Investigator, you will have working knowledge interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies and procedures to determine the appropriate course of action when conducting inspections, investigations and enforcement.  You will also have expertise in conducting inspections and investigations involving violations and criminal activities. You are a highly effective communicator with conflict resolution skills. As a skilled information gatherer, you elicit and analyze information and deal with investigative issues in a calm manner and using sound judgement. If this position interests you and you meet the required criteria, we look forward to your application.

Qualifications for this role include:

• A Diploma, certificate or equivalent in a related discipline such as administrative law, investigation and enforcement, or criminology. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• Three (3) years or more of experience (within the past five years) in a compliance and enforcement environment.
• Three (3) years or more of experience (within the past five years) in conducting inspections or investigations.
• Experience producing written fact-based evidentiary reports of a complex and technical nature while maintaining confidentiality.

For more information and to apply online by June 16, 2023, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/100991

We welcome applications from foreign trained and experienced individuals currently living in Canada.

For more information and to apply online by June 16, 2023, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/100991