Team Lead/Senior Investigator – Government of Alberta

Title of the Job: Team Lead/Senior Investigator

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: Job Information
Job Title: Team Lead, Senior Investigator
Job Requisition ID: 62817
Ministry: Seniors, Community and Social Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 21, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: ​$2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967- $94,068/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:The Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services lead income, employment, disabilities and community-based supports, family violence prevention and family and community support services. We’re collaborating to improve the social inclusion of Albertans.For more information on the work of our Ministry, please visit:Role ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Manager of the Investigation Unit and working in collaboration with the Manager of Program Integrity and Fraud Awareness, the Team Lead/Senior Investigator manages and participates in the work of the province wide investigative group.In this role, the Team Lead has the opportunity to supervise staff that have been assigned investigations, related to alleged misuse of abuse of program benefits, and review evidence to evaluate and decide on a criminal prosecution. You may yourself carry a caseload and perform complex investigations, including internal investigations on Seniors, Community and Social Services staff.As a member of the unit ‘s leadership team, you will provide direction on the implementation of goals and strategies and the help build an effective team. You will also translate broad organizational need into meaningful, functional actions taken by staff.This role provides the opportunity to consult, collaborate, and build relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally. This will improve the exchange on information on trends and process improvements. Due to the nature of investigations, interactions with suspects, witnesses, and program clients can be challenging. At times it can be adversarial, therefore well-developed skills in communication, problem solving, and professional conduct are very important for success in the role.As a team lead senior investigator, you will be playing a significant role in establishing and maintaining a work environment that is conductive to employee satisfaction and productivity. The ability to de-escalate confrontational situations will be a key attribute of the role.To be successful in this role, the candidate must possess the following:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and decision-making experience.
• Experience and training with structured interviews and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to respond to priorities under short timelines and contribute to constructive leadership outcomes.

Please click on this to view the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Agility
• Drive for Results
• Develop Self and Others
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Develop Networks
• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:QualificationsA University degree in a related field and at least four years of recent, related experience is required; or equivalent as described below.Equivalencies:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience mentoring individuals is required.You must be eligible and able to obtain Commissioner of Oaths and Alberta Peace Officer appointments.Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a reliable vehicle as travel is required.Assets:

• Law Enforcement Experience
• Preparing Judicial Authorizations
• Completing Disclosure
• Testifying in Court
• Income Employment Supports and/or AISH Program Experience.
• Knowledge of the following legislation
• Income Employment Supports Act and Regulations (IS)
• Assured Income for the Severely Handicap and Regulations (AISH)
• Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)
• Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)
• Emergency Management Act
• Criminal Code of Canada

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.Refer toNotesA cover letter outlining your experience in relation to the specified qualifications for this role is required.This competition will be used to fill one full-time permanent position.Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:15 am -4:30 pm (36.25/week)In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.Your cover letter and resume will be used as a screening tool to assess your written communication. An additional written assignment may be used as part of the screening process.Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted will be the responsibility of the candidate.What We Offer
Besides being a great place to work and one where you can make a difference, we can offer you:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Milissa Gray at .

Company Name: Government of Alberta

Salary: $71967 – 94068 per year

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