Public Safety and Investigatons (PSI) Investigator

Job Description

Job title: Public Safety and Investigatons (PSI) Investigator

Company: Government of Yukon

Job description: This is to fill a TERM position ending March 31, 2028. A 2-year TA will be considered for YG employees with a possibility of extension.The Department of Justice is working to ensure Yukon remains a safe, secure, and healthy place to live and work. We provide supportive and dynamic work environments comprising teams of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Yukoners.The principles that guide our work are:Reconciliation with Yukon First Nations: Together as DOJ representatives we commit to embracing the spirit of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada entitled Honouring the Truth, Reconciling the Future, by conducting ourselves in our day-to-day business in a manner that embodies the purpose of reconciliation with our First Nations members in the Yukon. We recognize the importance of employee education on First Nations history and the encouragement of innovative thinking by all DOJ personnel on our ability to effect meaningful change towards true reconciliation.Working as a Team: As DOJ employees we value working together as a team within branches and within the department as a whole, while respecting our respective roles in the administration of justice, to work as one entity to meet our collective objective to serve the public. We are mindful of the impact of our actions on the people around us both in proximity and in the larger department and strive to ensure that we maintain the best interests of the department in our approach to our work.Identify and Meet our Clients’ Needs: DOJ personnel have a wide variety of responsibilities and an equally diverse clientele, internal and external to government, and we are committed to ensuring that they know we work for them and that we treat them with empathy, inclusion, integrity, respect and professionalism.Initiative and Innovation: Management will encourage DOJ staff at all levels to think innovatively and to take initiative that will improve the work we do and services that we provide to allow for positive change and creativity in the workplace. Management will encourage DOJ personnel to reconsider our approach to the services we provide and adapt to the changing environment.Communications: We are committed to improving the way we communicate internally with one another and externally to the public in order to better perform as a DOJ Team, share information and ideas with each other, dispel negative myths about the department and to ensure that the public has an appreciation for the excellent work we do.The Opportunity:Reporting to the Senior Investigator, the PSI Investigator reviews complaints under the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act (SCAN) and conducts plainclothes investigations into illegal activity involving drug trafficking, illegal activities related to prostitution, bootlegging, firearms trafficking, organized crime and sexual exploitation/abuse of children. The PSI Investigator performs covert surveillance; provides evidence and assistance to the courts for applications under the SCAN Act; testifies in Court: and liaises with police, justice & other agencies regarding implementation of the Act. The incumbent will be required to work irregular hours and to travel to rural communities.For information about this position, please contact Christina Laing, Director atFor more information about the recruitment process, please contact Tammy Vermeersch atIf you need technical support submitting your application, please contact: (867) 667-9453 orPlease do not email resumes to any of the above addresses; resumes will only be accepted through the e-recruitment application system.The Government of Yukon does not sponsor foreign workers for employment in Canada and does not participate in the federal nominee programs. Currently candidates who have the legal right to live and work in Canada in place at the time of the job posting are eligible for consideration on our employment opportunities.Essential Qualifications:Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Successful completion of comprehensive police or peace officer training from a recognized training academy or college, or related education and/or training may be considered.
• Investigative experience in relation to law enforcement, corrections and/or peace officer positions:
• Experience in gathering and analyzing evidence in accordance with the prescribed rules of evidence and in line with recognized investigative procedures;
• Experience in interpreting and applying relevant legislation, preparing court affidavits and other necessary documents to testify before various levels of court; and
• Investigative experience into illegal drug activity in a plain clothes covert capacity utilizing a variety of surveillance methodology, would be an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered, including skills relating to report writing, working within and interpreting various legislation(s) and ability to work in covert environments.Desired Knowledge, Skills and SuitabilityCandidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Ability to work in a high pressure, uncontrolled and dynamic work environment with a potential for conflict:
• Modeling interpersonal skills and personal responsibility;
• Influencing others;
• Effective communication;
• Creative problem solving;
• Reading comprehension;
• Taking action and achieving results;
• Working in a team environment;
• Demonstrating client focus; and
• Promoting common values and ethics.

Additional InformationConditions of Employment: Able to become authorized to carry firearms and be able to gain certification in firearm’s competency within 3 months of hire. Medical clearance, including vision and auditory. You will be required to undergo physical testing to demonstrate overall health and fitness. Successful completion of a Psychological Assessment. A declaration of any criminal convictions, and any convictions contrary to a Provincial or Territorial statute. A criminal record check and vulnerable security check, place(s) of employment reference check(s), personal suitability to the unit, and must possess a valid Yukon driver’s License (Class 5) or equivalent and provide a 10-year driver’s abstract. A background check will be conducted and completion of a Personal Disclosure Questionnaire.Job Requirements: Working irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel to rural communities. Position works on an averaging hours arrangement, 150 hours over 28 days.

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Job date: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:43:24 GMT