Investigations Manager - Level 1 Investigations

Government of Alberta•Calgary, AB

1d•CA$102,329 - CA$137,705•Onsite

About The Position

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is responsible for investigating serious and sensitive incidents (Level 1) and allegations of statutory offences (Level 2) under the Police Act. The investigations conducted by ASIRT’s Level 1 team involve police and peace officer interactions which result in death or serious injury, or sensitive investigations, including corruption or integrity issues. The Investigations Manager (Level 1) is instrumental in the continued development of ASIRT and the Police Review Commission, including liaising with police agencies, medical examiners, and numerous other stakeholders on investigations which fall within ASIRT’s mandate. This position will be responsible for the supervision of an integrated team of experienced police officers and civilian investigators, ensuring that the principles of Major Case Management and ASIRT's investigative best practices are followed. The Investigations Manager, reporting to the Director of Level 1 Investigations, will guide and oversee ASIRT's Level 1 investigative team, utilizing their extensive expertise in criminal investigations and Major Case Management to ensure ASIRT’s investigations are thorough, impartial, transparent, legally compliant, and aligned with the broader public security environment. As part of ASIRT and the Police Review Commission's leadership team, the candidate will develop and maintain ASIRT's credibility and working relationships with various external bodies such as police services, police commissions, law enforcement organizations, police associations and community groups. The candidate must foster and maintain the investigative excellence and reputation of the organization.

Requirements

A university graduate degree in a field related, plus six years of progressively responsible investigative experience.
Advanced knowledge of the Police Act, Criminal Code, Canada Evidence Act and other applicable legislation is mandatory.
Candidates must be prepared to travel anywhere within Alberta, to the Yukon, and other Provinces and Territories as required.
A valid class 5 Drivers license is required.
The successful candidate must be eligible for a Peace Officer appointment in Alberta.

Nice To Haves

Formal training and experience in the application of major case management principles and practices in relation to criminal investigations.
Experience developing successful working relationships across a wide variety of stakeholders.
Practical working knowledge of effective change management.
Experience with human and financial resource management.
Senior management experience in a policing environment.
Significant leadership experience in serious persons crimes and project-based investigations, utilizing advanced/covert investigative techniques within a Major Case Management framework.

Responsibilities

Providing daily direction, guidance and oversight on complex criminal investigations utilizing the principles of Major Case Management, including project-based investigations using advanced investigative techniques.
Leading the development of investigative policies and procedures, and providing quality control of the investigative process, disclosure, case management and administrative functions that support ASIRT's investigative process.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communicating with them effectively to resolve conflict and reach optimal solutions.
Providing recommendations to ASIRT's Director of Investigations/ Executive Director concerning the quality and thoroughness of Level 1 (allegations of statutory offences) investigations.
Oversight, management and review of ASIRT’s investigations to ensure they are fulsome, impartial, and compliant with ASIRT’s Business Rules.
Ensuring disclosure of investigative files meets the highest standards of the Alberta Crown Prosecutor Service and the Courts.
Supervise an investigative team, including evaluating daily work, completing performance assessments and ensuring effective day to day operations of the team.
Managing unit financial resources in accordance with government procedures, and raising emerging issues concerning unit finances to senior/executive leadership.
Seeking and documenting appropriate approvals for business activities such as operational budget, travel, training and procurement.