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About the role

  • Workplace Violence & Harassment Investigator conducting fair, trauma-informed investigations for the City of Ottawa. Advising management on policy application, findings, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent investigations of workplace violence and harassment complaints and breaches of the City’s Code of Conduct
  • Exercise autonomy over investigation methodology, credibility assessments and factual findings
  • Provide findings and recommendations to management on policy application and risk mitigation strategies
  • Maintain procedural fairness and follow legal precedent
  • Apply a trauma-informed approach throughout investigations
  • Provide expert advice and guidance to City management and staff on workplace violence and harassment complaint resolution processes
  • Conduct investigative interviews in person, by phone or via virtual platforms
  • Plan and execute investigations in unionized workplace environments
  • Interpret and apply policies, regulations, legislation and labour and employment standards
  • Collaborate with investigators, HR, Labour Relations, Legal and departmental staff

Requirements

  • Minimum university degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of experience conducting in-depth investigations and investigative interviews
  • Knowledge of applicable legislation, including the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Canada Labour Code, Ontario Human Rights Code, and Canadian Human Rights Act
  • Knowledge of labour and employment-related legislation pertaining to investigations
  • Expert knowledge of investigation best practices and rules of evidence
  • Knowledge of investigative methods, techniques, practices, interviewing processes and procedures
  • Knowledge of workplace violence and harassment policies
  • Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, interviewing, critical thinking and judgment skills
  • Experience planning and executing investigations while remaining impartial and neutral
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and written/verbal communication skills
  • Ability to analyze and apply legal and policy standards
  • Ability to deal with difficult individuals and situations and de-escalate effectively
  • Tact, diplomacy, sound judgment and discretion when protecting privacy, confidentiality and security of information
  • Must be able to travel to work locations as required
  • Ability and willingness to periodically work evenings and weekends as duties require
  • English oral, reading and writing
  • Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements

Benefits

  • Full-time permanent employment
  • Accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request
  • Accessible formats and communication supports available upon request

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$81,359 - CA$102,892 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteNepeanCanada

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