ADMN O 18R - Investigator

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Public Service Careers seeks an Investigator for the Public Guardian and Trustee in Kelowna. This hybrid role focuses on securing assets and safeguarding clients' interests across the province, including travel to communities as required.

The position is a temporary opportunity until 03/31/2027, with potential extension or permanency. Requires education in forensic investigation or related field and a valid BC Driver’s License with travel willingness.

Qualifications

• Education in forensic investigation, law enforcement studies, criminology or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and investigative experience may be considered.
• Must have a restricted and non-restricted possession-acquisition license (or obtain one within six months).
• Must maintain a valid BC Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving abstract.

Responsibilities

• The Investigator protects clients' financial, legal and personal interests by securing assets and examining premises across the province.
• Appraises and recommends storage and disposition of client assets to maximize return while respecting client wishes.

Education

Diploma or degree in Forensic Investigation, Law Enforcement Studies, Criminology or related degree

Job description

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Posting Title

Position Classification

Administrative Officer R18

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$68,028.89 - $77,100.40 annually

Close Date

10/7/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

3/31/2027

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division

Public Guardian and Trustee

The Team

The Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia is a corporation sole, created under the Public Guardian and Trustee Act which operates independently under provincial legislation to protect the legal and financial interests of minors; manage the legal, financial, health and personal care interests of adults under mental disability; and administer the estates of deceased and missing persons.

The Role

The Investigator is responsible for securing the assets of the Public Guardian and Trustee Clients. Some key duties include; protecting clients' financial, legal and personal interests by investigating, assessing and securing client’s premises, assets, and effects in communities throughout the Province. Appraising and making recommendations with respect to the storage and disposition of client assets and effects in a manner that respects the wishes of the client and family and maximizes the return for the client

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Forensic Investigation, Law Enforcement Studies, Criminology or related degree plus three years related experience in the last ten years; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered. An equivalent combination of education and investigative experience, within the last 10 years may be considered (i.e. experience that includes investigative report writing, search and investigative procedures and law).
• Must have a restricted and non-restricted possession-acquisition license (or obtain one within six months of acceptance of position).
• Must maintain a valid BC Driver’s License, with a satisfactory driving abstract.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience conducting investigations, writing investigative reports or who have a certification in Investigative Report Writing.

Proviso/Willingness Statements:

• Must maintain a valid B.C. Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving abstract.
• Must have a vehicle licensed and insured for work-related activities.
• Must be able to travel for work purposes throughout the province. Travel is a requirement with use of own vehicle on expenses.
• Exposure to a high-stress work environment, often dealing with stressful, complex and emotionally charged situations.
• Exposure to neglectful environmental conditions, which includes hoarding, squalor, pests, human and/or animal waste, chemicals, drug paraphernalia, etc.
• Exposure to hospital and care facility settings that have a high propensity for contagions.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [e-mail].

About this Position:

This is a temporary opportunity until 03/31/2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.

Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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Resume needs to include:

• in detail how you obtained your investigative education level of credential, name of program and a description of the area of focus.
• In detail when (start date and end date(mm/yy)) and where you obtained your investigation experience.
• cite related investigative experience within the last 10 years including dates. Investigative experience such as focus of the work is investigation, such as child welfare investigator, corrections, police work, coroner, private investigator, security officer, child welfare social work, etc.
• experience that includes investigative report writing, search and investigative procedures and law
• describe when, where, and how you obtained your experience supervising or directing the work of others

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.