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Senior Investigator

Salary Range: $1,568.10 - $2,045.83 Per Week

Are you an experienced inspector or investigator who is ready to join a dynamic team to ensure the highest quality of care for society’s most vulnerable? The Ministry of Long-Term Care, Long-Term Care (LTC) Inspections Branch, is an exciting and high-volume team responsible for enforcing applicable legislation, regulations, and ministry policy within the Long-Term Care sector. The LTC Inspections Branch oversees the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, developed to improve the residents' experience

and quality of life in long-term care homes in Ontario. It sets clear and detailed requirements for residents' rights, care and services, and for the operation of long-term care homes.

At the Ministry of Long-Term Care, we are a team of modern regulators who are focused on ensuring licensees are providing high-quality, compassionate care to our communities and fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for residents to enjoy. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated to improve the health of the community, and committed to excellence, quality and resident safety, we would like you to join our Investigations Unit. The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan

• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits, which include adoptive parents

• comprehensive health plan

• life and disability insurance

• flexible work arrangements

• collegial and professional work culture

• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas

• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti- Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful, and equitable workplace. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities,

Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy < https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-public-service-anti-racism- policy > and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint < https://www.ontario.ca/page/ops-inclusion-

diversity-blueprint > pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code

< http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/ontario-human-rights-code >. Refer to the application instructions below

if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Senior Investigator, you will:

• Provide mentoring, leadership, guidance, training and supervision to compliance staff in the office

and on-site/in the field.

• Lead complex and case-sensitive investigations.

• Review work assignments, perform quality assurance reviews and provide feedback and technical

guidance to staff.

• Identify staffing training needs and deliver training sessions.

• Research, analyze and interpret provincial and federal legislation, eldercare legislation, and case

law/summaries and decisions.

• Prepare, review and edit reports, affidavits, search warrants and Crown briefs.

• Participate in the judicial process by providing testimony in courts and safekeeping of seized

evidence and records.

• Participate in joint forces operations with other enforcement and government agencies.

• Support management in program planning.

NOTE: These positions require frequent travel out of town and overnight throughout Ontario. On-call

duties may be required, as needed.

Location(s): Hamilton, London, Oshawa, Ottawa, Sudbury, Toronto, Waterloo

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.

Investigation Skills: 

You have the:

• Demonstrated ability to lead/conduct investigations of the most complex or sensitive cases,

including search and seizure actions, securing evidence collection, custody, control and identification.

• Proven ability to apply knowledge of judicial process, rules of evidence and court procedures, and

related legislation (e.g. Provincial Offences Act, Ontario and Canada Evidence Act, Charter of Rights,

Criminal Code of Canada).

• Demonstrated ability to obtain and evaluate information on alleged violators and ensure that

sufficient evidence has been accumulated to meet a successful prosecution.

Leadership and Oversight Skills:

You have the:

• Demonstrated skills to provide mentoring, leadership, guidance and supervision to Investigators and

staff in the office and on-site/in the field.

• Ability to identify staff training needs, recommend training modules and deliver, and participate in,

training sessions.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct, lead, and provide guidance to staff during surveillance and search

operations.

Specialized Knowledge and Experience:

• You have applied knowledge of Fixing Long-Term Care Act, pertinent regulations, standards and

codes, Public Hospitals Act, Nursing Homes Act and other relevant legislation as well as relevant

ministry/Division and program policies and procedures, to conduct inspections and investigations,

determine compliance, identify contraventions, issue reports and orders, and apply and explain the

intent of legislation.

Analytical and Research Skills:

You have the:

• Ability to conduct, and lead staff in, examining and analyzing evidence, including licensee

documents, medical records, critical incident reports, and third-party investigation reports.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct research to obtain information and evidence to facilitate

investigations.

Communication Skills:

You have the:

• Ability to apply effective written communication skills to prepare a variety of reports, planning

documents, legal documents, and training materials.

• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations, provide clear, concise, credible testimony and provide

technical guidance to staff.

• Ability to operate case management systems, and word-processing and spreadsheet software to

record case notes, produce program reports/materials/templates, and develop and maintain tracking

systems.

Salary Range: $1,568.10 - $2,045.83 Per Week

Additional Information:

 7 Permanent, 130 Dufferin Ave, London, West Region or 119 King St W, Hamilton, West

Region or 609 Kumpf Dr, 1st Flr, Suite 105, Waterloo, West Region or 33 King St W, Oshawa,

Central Region or 5700 Yonge St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 159 Cedar St, Sudbury, North Region or 347 Preston St, Ottawa, East Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check

Note:

 In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position. Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the

Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not

automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in

specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

 Effective January 1st, 2023, the correct salary range for this position will be $1,583.78 to $2,066.29 per week in compliance with OPSEU collective agreement provisions.

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 187361, by Monday, January 16, 2023. Please follow the instructions to submit your application. Faxes are not being

accepted at this time. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at

www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance

with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

www.ontario.ca/careers

Deputy Fire Centre Manager

$77,700.20 - $110,000.05 annually

Closing date: November 1st , 2022

This position is in Prince George, BC. However, other BCWS office locations within the Prince George Fire Centre including Fort Nelson, Fort St John, Dawson Creek, Mackenzie, Valemount, and

Vanderhoof may be considered based on operational needs and space availability.

Deputy Fire Centre Manager

$77,700.20 - $110,000.05 annually

(plus $47.84 Bi-weekly Isolation Allowance for Fort Nelson, $38.87 Bi-weekly Isolation Allowance for

Mackenzie, $44.85 Bi-weekly Isolation Allowance for Valemount)

Combine your client service, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning skills in this

challenging role A new business emphasis is directed to wildfire management planning, not only suppression. This

emphasis is focused on planning to mitigate potential interface and wildfires, using fire to support ecosystem restoration, and using modeling/decision support tools for managing risk to the

province’s resource values. To meet this objective there is a renewed commitment on interaction with numerous local government authorities, First Nations communities and other partner interests.

The Deputy supports the Fire Centre Manager in the direction, management, and administration of all Fire Centre regional operations. This position supports the business and operational cycles (planning, preparedness, prevention, detection, emergency response, compliance and enforcement, aviation, budget management and cost recoveries) for the regional Fire Centre office and its Fire Zone bases. Supports and assists with all aspects of the administration of regional Fire Centre human resources and supports risk management practices for the deployment of fire fighting operations and capital resources.

Qualifications for this role include:

• University degree or technical diploma in a field related to forestry, resource

management/public administration or equivalent knowledge.

• Demonstrated experience in wildfire management or an equivalent natural resources management program.

• Experience in management and supervision of diverse working groups/teams.

• Experience dealing with stakeholder interests and issues management.

• Experience leading and coaching diverse teams.

• Experience in business planning, procurement and financial management.

For more information, and to apply online by November 1, 2022, please go to:

https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/92637

Closing date: October 14th, , 2022

Ministry of Forests

This position is in Castlegar. However, locations such as Cranbrook, Revelstoke, Invermere and Grand Forks where BCWS has offices may be considered based on operational needs and space availability.

Deputy Fire Centre Manager

$77,700.20 - $110,000.05 annually

Combine your client service, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning skills in this challenging role

A new business emphasis is directed to wildfire management planning, not only suppression. This emphasis is focused on planning to mitigate potential interface and wildfires, using fire to support ecosystem restoration, and using modeling/decision support tools for managing risk to the

province’s resource values. To meet this objective there is a renewed commitment on interaction with numerous local government authorities, First Nations communities and other stakeholder interests.

This role supports the Fire Centre Manager in the direction, management, and administration of all Fire Centre regional operations. The Deputy Fire Centre Manager supports the business and operational cycles (planning, preparedness, prevention, detection, emergency response, compliance and enforcement, aviation, budget  management and cost recoveries) for the regional Fire Centre office and its Fire Zone bases. Supports and assists with all aspects of the administration of regional Fire Centre human resources and supports risk management practices for the deployment of fire fighting operations and capital resources.

Qualifications for this role include:

• University degree or technical diploma in a field related to forestry, resource management/public administration or equivalent  knowledge.

• Demonstrated experience in wildfire management or an equivalent natural resources management program.

• Experience in management and supervision of diverse working groups/teams.

• Experience dealing with stakeholder interests and issues management.

• Experience leading and coaching diverse teams.

• Experience in business planning, procurement and financial management.

For more information, and to apply online by October 14, 2022, please go to:

https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/91833

Posting Date: September 20, 2022

Closing date: October 14th, , 2022

  Assistant Fire Marshal / Commissaire adjoint des incendies
 

Assistant Fire Marshal / Commissaire adjoint des incendies

Department of Community and Government Services

Join the Government of Nunavut (GN) in a key role that directly and indirectly impacts all Nunavummiut.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2021. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut

is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance – one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. The successful applicant will enjoy a competitive salary,

medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges, and opportunities for training and career advancement. Based in Iqaluit, NU, and reporting to the Deputy Fire Marshal, you will be responsible for the effective

implementation of fire safety and fire prevention, including providing  information, advice and guidance to

owners, occupants, employers, employees, contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public

(clients), as to the requirements of the Nunavut Fire Safety Act and Regulations. In this position, you will act as a regional consultant, advisor and resource person for public and commercial buildings, fire and life safety requirements and decisions that will directly impact Government of Nunavut departments and agencies, and the public and private sectors. The life safety issues that you enforce provide for a safe environment, and may increase project cost, thereby affecting budgeting.

As Assistant Fire Marshal, you may deliver, or assist with the delivery of, Nunavut’s Fire Marshal’s Office activities, including fire fighter training, inspections, fire investigations, code enforcement and public fire safety education, along with providing technical information to the GN, private organizations, architects, and engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Your profile as a qualified Assistant Fire Marshal will include the following highlights:

 A diploma from a recognized Fire Training college.

 Three (3) years of related experience.

 A class 3 driver’s licence with Air Brake Certification.

 The following IFSAC certifications or equivalent:

o NFPA 1001 – Level 2, Fire Fighter 

Professional Qualification

o NFPA 1031 – Level 2, Fire Inspector

o NFPA 1033 – Level 1, Fire Investigator or NFPA 921 – Fire and Explosion Investigator

o NFPA 1041 – Level 1, Fire Service Instructor.

 Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

ASSETS:

 Working towards or having successfully achieved the following IFSAC certifications or equivalent:

o NFPA 1041 – Level 2, Fire Service Instructor

o NFPA 1035 – Level 1, Fire and Life Safety Educator

o NFPA 1021 – Level 1, Fire Officer.

 Experience in fire investigations and conducing training programs.

 Fluency in two or more of Nunavut’s official languages (i.e., Inuktut, English and French).

 Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, and Inuktut.

 Experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment.

NOTE:

 This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Compensation & amp; benefits: This indeterminate position is included in the Nunavut Employees Union and offers a salary range of $101,265 to $114,917 per year (for 37.5 hours/week), plus a Northern Allowance of $16,008 per year. Note: Subsidized staff housing is available.

For more information and to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity as Assistant Fire Marshal (Reference #14-507459), please

contact us or send your resume, by 11:59 p.m. eastern time, October 14, 2022, using one of the

following methods: Department of Human Resources, Government of Nunavut, P.O. Box 1000,

Station 430, Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0. Tel: 867-975-6222. Toll Free: 1-888-668-9993. Fax: 867-975-

6220. E-mail: gnhr@gov.nu.ca . Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your e-mail.

Job descriptions may be obtained by fax or e-mail, or online. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Note: An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across the Department of Community and Government Services in all communities. Applicants may submit their resume in the Official Language of their choice (i.e., Inuktut, English or French). The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit. Candidates must

clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy. Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

For position details, please visit the Government of Nunavut website at www.gov.nu.ca/public-

jobs.

Ministère des Services communautaires et gouvernementaux Joignez-vous au gouvernement du Nunavut (GN) dans un rôle clé ayant des effets directs et indirects sur tous les Nunavummiut.

En 2021, le gouvernement du Nunavut a été sélectionné comme étant l’un des employeurs canadiens de choix pour les jeunes et les personnes nouvellement diplômées. Le Nunavut a l’une des populations les plus jeunes, et la croissance de cette population est parmi les plus fortes au Canada. Territoire

dynamique et vivant, le Nunavut se surpasse pour demeurer un endroit de prédilection pour les générations à venir. Comme gouvernement territorial, nous consolidons notre modèle unique de

gouvernance; ce modèle intègre les valeurs sociétales inuites, favorise l’utilisation de l’inuktut, prend des

mesures pour que la fonction publique soit représentative de la population et instaure une collaboration partenariale pour honorer la promesse du Nunavut. La personne retenue profitera d’un salaire

concurrentiel, d’assurances médicales et dentaires, d’un régime de retraite à prestations définies, d’une aide financière en cas de mutation et de possibilités de formation et d’avancement professionnel.

Basé à Iqaluit, NU, et relevant du sous-commissaire aux incendies, vous serez responsable de la mise en œuvre efficace de la sécurité-incendie et de la prévention des incendies, y compris fournir des

renseignements, des conseils et des directives aux propriétaires, aux occupants, aux employeurs, aux

employés, aux sous-traitants, aux entrepreneurs, aux architectes, aux ingénieurs et au grand public (clients) relativement aux exigences de la Loi du Nunavut sur la prévention des incendies et ses règlements connexes. Dans ce poste, vous agirez comme consultant régional, conseiller et personne-

ressource en matière d’édifices publics et commerciaux, d’exigences en sécurité-incendie et en sécurité personnelle et de décisions qui auront des effets directs sur les ministères et organismes du

gouvernement du Nunavut et sur les secteurs privé et public. Les enjeux de sécurité personnelle dont vous serez responsable assurent un environnement sécuritaire et pourraient accroître les coûts d’un projet et donc affecter son budget. En tant que commissaire adjoint des incendies, vous pourrez assurer la prestation des activités du bureau du commissaire des incendies du Nunavut ou contribuer à celles-ci, notamment la formation des pompiers, les inspections, les enquêtes sur incendie, l’application du code et la sensibilisation du public à 

la sécurité-incendie, en plus de fournir de l’information technique au GN, ainsi qu’à des organismes privés, des architectes et des ingénieurs. 

EXIGENCES

Votre profil, en tant que commissaire adjoint des incendies compétent, comprendra notamment :

 Un diplôme d’une école reconnue de formation des pompiers.

 Trois (3) années d’expérience de travail dans le domaine.

 Un permis de conduire de classe 3 avec certification sur système de freins à air.

 Les agréments suivants de l’IFSAC ou des certifications équivalentes :

o NFPA 1001 – Niveau 2, qualification professionnelle des pompiers

o NFPA 1031 – Niveau 2, inspecteur de sécurité-incendie

o NFPA 1033 – Niveau 1, inspecteur de sécurité-incendie ou NFPA 921 – investigations incendie et explosion

o NFPA 1041 – Niveau 1, agent de formation des pompiers.

 Une combinaison acceptable d’études et d’expérience pourrait être prise en compte pour ce poste. Nous vous encourageons à postuler si vous possédez un bagage d’études ou

d’expérience équivalent à la qualification ci-dessus décrite.

ATOUTS :

 Les agréments suivants de l’IFSAC ou des certifications équivalentes (obtenus ou en voie d’être

obtenus) :

o NFPA 1041 – Niveau 2, agent de formation des pompiers

o NFPA 1035 – Niveau 1, éducateur en sécurité-incendie et en protection des individus

o NFPA 1021 – Niveau 1, officier pompier

 De l’expérience dans les enquêtes sur incendie et la prestation de programmes de formation.

 La maitrise d’au moins deux des langues officielles du Nunavut (soit l’inuktut, l’anglais et le

français).

 La connaissance des collectivités, de la culture et du territoire inuits, de l’Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit

et de l’inuktut.

 Une expérience de travail en milieu interculturel nordique.

NOTA :

 Il s’agit d’un poste de nature très délicate. Ainsi, une vérification satisfaisante du casier judiciaire

et de l’habilitation à travailler auprès de personnes vulnérables est requise.

Rémunération et avantages : Ce poste permanent est régi par la convention du Syndicat des employés

du Nunavut et offre une échelle salariale allant de 101 265 $ jusqu’à 114 917 $ par année (pour

37,5 heures/semaine), en plus d’une indemnité de vie dans le Nord de 16 008 $ par année. Nota : Un

logement du personnel subventionné est prévu pour ce poste.

Pour plus d'information et pour postuler

Si ce poste de commissaire adjoint des incendies vous intéresse (n o  de référence 14-507459), veuillez

communiquer avec nous ou nous faire parvenir votre curriculum vitæ, avant le 14 octobre 2022 à

23 h 59, heure de l’Est, via l’une des méthodes suivantes : Ministère des Ressources humaines,

Gouvernement du Nunavut, C. P. 1000, Succursale 430, Iqaluit (Nunavut) X0A 0H0. Téléphone :

867 975-6222. Sans frais : 1 888 668-9993. Télécopieur : 867 975-6220. Courriel :  gnhr@gov.nu.ca .

Veuillez indiquer le NUMÉRO DE RÉFÉRENCE dans l’objet de votre courriel. Les descriptions de

poste peuvent être obtenues par télécopieur, par courriel ou en ligne. Seuls les candidats sélectionnés

pour une entrevue seront contactés. Nota : Une liste d’admissibilité pourrait être établie afin de pourvoir

de futurs postes vacants pour le ministère des Services communautaires et gouvernementaux dans

toutes les localités. Les candidats peuvent envoyer leur CV dans la langue officielle de leur choix (soit

l’inuktut, l’anglais ou le français).

Le gouvernement du Nunavut s'est engagé à établir une main-d'œuvre plus représentative afin de mieux

comprendre et satisfaire les besoins des Nunavummiut. Les Inuits du Nunavut ont priorité d’embauche.

Les candidats qui désirent profiter de la politique de priorité d’embauche du Nunavut doivent clairement

indiquer qu’ils y sont admissibles. Une vérification du casier judiciaire pourrait être exigée pour certains

emplois. Un dossier judiciaire n’entraîne pas nécessairement le refus d’une candidature. L’utilisation du

masculin n’a d’autre fin que celle d’alléger le texte.

Pour voir les détails de ce poste, rendez-vous sur le site du gouvernement du Nunavut au

The following is an extract from Chapter 10 of the Lawyer’s Guide to the Forensic Sciences , written by Vladimir Chlistovsky (Past President CAFI), edited by Caitlin Pakosh, and published by Irwin Law.

The Lawyer’s Guide to the Forensic Sciences has been selected by the Foundation for Legal Research as the winner of the Walter Owen book prize,  to recognize excellent legal writing and to reward outstanding new contributions to Canadian legal doctrine that enhance the quality of legal research in this country.

The chapter on Fire Investigation provides a technical introduction of the fire investigation profession and to provide an understanding of the different aspects of the profession, methodology and its’ complexities. 

The text is provided with the permission of the author and should not be reproduced without the author’s consent.