Ontario Public Service

Ontario, Canada Public Service is looking for a Forensic Investigator; temporary, irregular on-call (up to 12 months).

Your strong communication skills and knowledge of the criminal justice system are required for this opportunity with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), the civilian agency that conducts investigations into the circumstances of serious injuries/deaths involving police officers.

Job ID

54728

Location

5090 Commerce Boulevard. Mississauga, Ontario

Salary

$1,426.88 – $1,742.42 per week

Closing Date

July 26, 2013

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will collect, preserve, package and examine physical evidence associated with incident scenes in support of the Special Investigation Unit's forensic identification program.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:

• you must have a valid Class G Ontario driver's licence to travel to investigation sites across Ontario
• you must have current Ontario Police College Forensic Identification Certification

Knowledge:

• you have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation governing the response of the SIU (e.g. Criminal Code of Canada, Canada Evidence Act, Coroner's Act, Police Services Act of Ontario) to work with the investigator in planning investigations and initiatives
• you have knowledge and understanding of forensic identification theories, principles and practices
• you have proven knowledge of laboratory testing techniques and procedures and the use of chemical substances and equipment relevant to forensic identification to collect, preserve, package and examine physical evidence

Skills:

• you have excellent research skills
• you have effective oral and written communication and team leadership skills to provide direction, liaise with colleagues, make presentations and prepare reports
• you have the demonstrated ability to be sympathetic, tolerant, patient and sensitive to the needs of persons involved in the investigative process

Notes:

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory criminal reference check prior to the commencement of employment.
• Prior to the offer of employment, in accordance with the Ontario Public Service personnel screening checks policy, the top applicant(s) will be required to undergo personnel screening checks, which include a police records check.

To Apply

Please apply online, by July 26, 2013, by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers and entering Job ID 54728 in the Job ID search field. Please follow the instructions to submit your application online. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you need employment accommodation, 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 equal opportunity employer.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.