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The Government of Nova Scotia•Fredericton, NB

2d•CA$3,929 - CA$4,912•Onsite

About The Position

The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is a police oversight agency that is responsible for conducting investigations into incidents that involve death, serious injury, sexual assault, intimate partner violence or any matter of public interest that may have resulted from the actions of a police officer, on or off duty, in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick. SiRT has offices in both Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and Fredericton, New Brunswick. SiRT is independent of government and police. To ensure transparency and independence the team is led by a civilian Director who decides whether a file meets SiRT’s mandate and whether charges are laid. Reporting to the Director and Assistant Director, the Indigenous Liaison Officer (Investigator) will be part of a team responsible for investigating incidents under the Nova Scotia Police Act and the New Brunswick Police Act. This includes incidents involving serious injury, death, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or matters in the public interest, that may have resulted from the actions of a police officer, on or off duty. The Indigenous Liaison Officer (Investigator) will be responsible for supporting the service delivery requirements of SiRT, with a focus on providing services to Indigenous affected persons, their families and communities.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess a minimum of 5 years of law enforcement investigative experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the current methods and techniques involved in criminal investigations, including major case management.
Excellent knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada and other relevant federal or provincial statutes.
Experience in preparing and presenting cases for the Court system, and knowledge of the rules of evidence as they relate to the collection and preservation of evidence.
Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories and challenges, including cultural practices, languages and traditions.
Ability to provide culturally competent crisis support and management to Indigenous affected persons, families, and communities.
Experience in outreach, engagement, and relationship building with Indigenous communities.
Must demonstrate good judgement, integrity, objectivity, tact, and strong ethical values.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to the needs of all people involved in the investigative process and to the public and its communities.
Must be available on-call.
Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Must pass all appropriate background clearance checks.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with a knowledge of and a connection to the Indigenous cultures of New Brunswick First Nation communities.

Responsibilities

Provide support services to Indigenous affected persons, their families and communities to facilitate investigative issues.
Engage with Indigenous communities across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Foster strong relationships with service providers, organizations and Indigenous leaders and elders.
Coordinate the Indigenous community liaison program, facilitating the selection and guidance of community liaisons to ensure effective support in an investigation.
Support Indigenous affected persons and families in navigating the criminal justice system, ensuring they are aware of appropriate resources and are kept informed of the SiRT investigation.
Develop and implement outreach plans to engage with Indigenous communities, raising awareness of SiRT, addressing community concerns, and ensuring transparency in SiRT’s work and investigations.
Receives assignments and direction from the Director and/or Assistant Director to respond to serious incidents and conduct investigations.
Supports the lead investigator and/or command triangle in serious incident investigations.
Gathers and analyses evidence in accordance with the prescribed rules of evidence and the law, with respect to recognized investigative procedures, and, as directed by the operating procedures of SIRT.
Prepares comprehensive reports of investigations and makes recommendations to the Director regarding actions taken relative to investigations.
Organizes and produces disclosure information packages in accordance with standardized procedures and policies for court purposes, and provides all information obtained during the investigation to the Director.
Appears as a witness and gives evidence during criminal trials, fatality inquiries/coroner’s inquests, or any other form of hearings (if required).
Applies a trauma-informed approach to investigations.
Advises the investigative teams on culturally relevant considerations during investigations, offering guidance on protocols and best practices when interacting with Indigenous communities.
Facilitates the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives and knowledge in the investigative process.
Provides strategic advice, direction and operational guidance to the Director and Assistant Director on engagement and consultations with Indigenous persons and communities.
Provides advice and recommendations to management on the development of policies, procedures and operations to ensure the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives.
Attend courses, seminars, and related training related to the duties of SiRT.
Travels when required throughout New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.