Investigations and Training Consultant

Centennial College; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Centennial College’s People and Equity team is seeking an Investigations Consultant to conduct sensitive investigations involving employees and students within a diverse, student-centered environment. The role coordinates with staff, witnesses, and external agencies, preparing reports and presenting recommendations under the college's policies.

The successful candidate will develop and facilitate educational workshops and training, ensuring compliance with the Harassment, Discrimination and

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Human Resources, Law, Paralegal, or Investigations (or equivalent).
• Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience conducting complex investigations.
• Experience in a large institutional environment.
• Knowledge of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) theory and practice, including awareness of racism and discrimination.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation and policies related to human rights and OHRC OHSA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and conducting investigations pursuant to HVPP, HR and Student Conduct policies.
• Developing and delivering training on sexual violence, human rights and workplace safety.
• Liaising with external agencies including police authorities.
• Collaborating with College departments in investigations and resolution.
• Responding to crisis situations in a timely and effective manner.
• Preparing investigative reports and outcome letters for sanctions and processes.
• Inputting and updating case data in Case IQ.
• Updating statistics for reporting to management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cultural competency

EDI knowledge

Education

Four-year degree in HR, Law, Paralegal, or Investigations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary

Centennial College’s People and Equity team is recruiting for an experienced Investigations Consultant with a strong understanding of investigative processes within a diverse, student centred working and learning environment. The Consultant will be accountable for conducting sensitive and/or specialized investigations involving employees and students. The incumbent will coordinate and liaise with key stakeholders including staff, witnesses, and external agencies, as necessary. The incumbent will prepare investigative reports and present recommendations in support of the College’s Harassment, Discrimination and Violence Prevention Policy and Sexual Violence Policy. In addition, the Consultant will be responsible for developing and facilitating various educational workshops and training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and conducting investigations pursuant to the Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy [“HVPP”], the Human Rights Policy, Student Code of Conduct and the Sexual Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy [“SVSMP”]
• Developing and conducting training College-wide related to sexual violence, human rights and workplace violence and bullying under the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Liaising with external agencies related to investigations including police authorities
• Collaborating with other College departments in the investigation and resolution of matters
• Responding to crisis situations in a timely and effective manner
• Preparing investigative reports, outcome letters used for determination of appropriate administrative sanctions and disciplinary processes
• Inputs and regularly updates case data in Case IQ
• Updates investigation statistics for the Manager’s review to incorporate into required statistical reports

Qualifications/Experience

• Four-year degree in a field relevant to Human Resources, Law, Paralegal, and/or Investigations. A combination of education, experience and relevant designation/certification will be considered
• Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience conducting complex investigations related to harassment, discrimination, violence prevention, and sexual violence
• Previous investigative experience in a large institutional environment
• Demonstrated experience operating in a legal type environment where caseloads and workload can fluctuate
• Demonstrates a high-level of attention to detail
• Experience developing and delivering training modules
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation and policies and procedures related to human rights
• Knowledge of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) theory and practice, including awareness of racism, sexism, ableism and other forms of discrimination, unconscious bias and intersectional and systemic discrimination, or lived experience in identifying and addressing anti-Black racism and anti-Indigenous racism and all other forms of discrimination and harassment.
• Cultural competency working with diverse and racialized individuals
• Advanced knowledge and application of the Ontario Human Rights Code and relevant sections of OHSA
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).