BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 24 base position

Job Overview
To provide leadership and guidance to investigators located in four regional offices across the province involved in compliance and enforcement of illegal and unlicensed cannabis sales, supply and production to the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act. The Senior Investigator leads inspections and investigations, key projects and initiatives while ensuring they are completed to unit standards and policies. The Senior Investigator develops and establishes project teams in order to carry out inspections and investigations including determining available resources and subject matter expertise as appropriate to ensure operational objectives are met. The Senior Investigator will ensure that the activities of all investigators are conducted in a professional manner and in accordance with the principles of administrative fairness and natural justice, 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. The Senior Investigator is a team lead for projects through all phases of inspection or investigation.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in administrative law, investigation and enforcement, or criminology, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience in a related discipline.
• Five years or more experience in a compliance and enforcement environment.
• Five years or more experience in leading and conducting inspections/investigations.
• Experience producing written fact-based evidentiary reports of a complex and technical nature while maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience in setting up and managing multi-agency task forces.
• Experience supervising, mentoring and coaching staff.
• Experience leading, developing and executing operational plans.
• Experience handling and processing seized property and exhibits.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence required.
• Five years or more (within the past eight years) experience in a compliance and enforcement environment.
• Five years or more (within the past eight years) experience in leading and conducting inspections/investigations.
• Experience writing, preparing and obtaining Judicial Authorizations (Search Warrants, Production Orders, Sealing Orders etc.).
  
  Preference may be given to candidates with:
  • Experience with covert operations and surveillance;
  • Experience in policing (within the last three years);
  • Experience utilizing Major Case File Management;
  • Experience conducting criminal drug investigations; and
  • Experience writing, preparing and organizing search warrants, sometimes involving multiple agencies.

PROVISOS

• Satisfactory background and security screening to qualify as a Special Provincial Constable. (Must have competed the basic Special Provincial Constable training requirements or equivalent (Canadian Police or Law Enforcement Basic Training).
• Drive a truck or U-Haul, up to and including 5 tonne.
• May be required to travel alone, late at night in remote areas of the province, under a variety of weather conditions.
• Required to work weekends, evenings, on a flexible, as needed, schedule. 
• Must be able to respond to provocation, threats and intimidation tactics in a professional manner.
• Must have the ability to sit for long periods in poor conditions (e.g.: weather, outdoor environments) while carrying out observations or surveillance.
• Required to work in locations that may pose a variety of risks/hazards (e.g. weapons, drug use, clandestine labs, prostitution, organized crime, remote locations, poor weather, etc.).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Neelam.Safavian@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (June 17): Posting closing date extended to (July 1).
This is a temporary opportunity until January 2, 2027. This position may be extended.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.