Senior Investigator

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$82,168 - CA$107,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Consumer Investigations Unit (CIU) of Service Alberta & Red Tape Reduction administers the Consumer Protection Act (Act) and its related regulations, as well as other legislation designed to promote a fair marketplace by establishing a minimum standard of conduct in respect of the marketing and sale of goods and services in Alberta. The CIU Senior Investigator is an advanced-level professional responsible for ensuring a fair marketplace by conducting investigations, enforcing consumer protection legislation, and addressing Criminal Code offences like theft, fraud, and forgery. This role focuses on complex, high-priority, and politically sensitive cases, often involving collaboration with provincial, national, and international law enforcement. Key responsibilities include using advanced investigation techniques, executing search warrants, and employing enforcement tools such as administrative actions, civil actions, injunctions, and prosecutions. The Senior Investigator operates with minimal supervision, leads critical investigations, trains junior staff, and provides guidance to colleagues.

Requirements

University degree in Criminology, Policing, Investigations, or related field.
Minimum of 4 years experience with law enforcement, regulatory or protection background.
Ability to be appointed as a Peace Officer under the Peace Officer Act for the purpose of enforcing the provincial statues.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Criminal Code of Canada policies and procedures pertaining to investigation of violations of the Criminal Code of Canada, the Statues of Province of Alberta, and other related policies.
Experience with investigative techniques, including interviewing and interrogation skills, statement analysis and evidence gathering and handling techniques.
Experience in giving evidence in judicial procedures.
Experience with various forms of enforcement actions- including formal criminal & regulatory charges, search warrants, production orders, direction or reprimand, undertakings, prosecutions and civil contempt.
Experience writing reports, briefings, and/or delivering training presentations.

Responsibilities

Investigate diverse and complex complaints associated with actual or suspected breaches of legislations, regulations and policies with the potential to impact the security, integrity and/or reputation of the ministry, government or the Registry Agent Network (RAN) in accordance with legislation, the Criminal Code of Canada and ministry policies and procedures.
Ensure policies, programs and initiatives associated with the investigation program are implemented, evaluated and enhanced to ensure compliance with legislation, regulation and relevant business plan goals.
Enhance and develop relationships with external enforcement agencies and stakeholders through comprehensive consultation and providing information services.
Promote consumer awareness and ensuring compliance with statutes through engagement with the public, business community, and external agencies.
Oversee complex investigations involving teams of investigators and partner representatives.