Investigator (12-Month Contract)

Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional regulatory body is seeking an Investigator to join their team in Burnaby on a 1-year contract. The Investigator's role focuses on investigating complaints against engineers and geoscientists by gathering evidence and writing clear reports. Candidates should have a university degree and 3-5 years of investigative experience. This position offers a competitive salary range of $86,500 to $96,500 and includes comprehensive benefits, underscoring a commitment to an inclusive and progressive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience conducting investigations in a law firm or regulatory body.
• Knowledge of engineering or geoscience is an asset.
• Ability to build working relationships within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complaint files and set out investigation plans.
• Support subcommittees during the investigation process.
• Research issues arising during investigations.
• Interview witnesses via telephone or in-person.
• Retain and coordinate external experts for investigations.
• Act as a fair and unbiased investigator.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is currently searching for an Investigator to join our team in Burnaby on a 1-year contract!

The Investigator's primary responsibility is assisting with the investigation of complaints against engineers and geoscientists, or engineering or geoscience firms, by taking conduct of investigation files. The Investigator will gather evidence for the investigations through written correspondence, interviewing parties involved in the investigation, and any other steps deemed necessary. The Investigator has the ability to assimilate and organize large amounts of information and write clear and concise reports.

We are looking for individuals with a background in conducting investigations, who have strong communication skills, are naturally curious and inquisitive, and enjoy organizing and analyzing information.

Our organization - one of BC's Top Employers – offers a competitive salary, comprehensive and generous benefits, an inclusive culture, and a hybrid work environment. Full details on our compensation and benefits value offering can be found below.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Analyze complaint files and set out investigation plans to advance the investigation process.
• Support the subcommittees of the Investigation Committee during the investigation process and provide recommendations, based on analysis of evidence.
• Research issues that arise during the course of an investigation.
• Interview witnesses by telephone or in-person.
• Retain and coordinate external experts required for investigations.
• Possibly act as a witness at a disciplinary hearing.
• Act in a fair and unbiased manner and conduct a professional investigation.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

The successful applicant will possess the following:

• A university degree is required.
• 3-5 years experience conducting investigations, preferably working in a law firm, legal department, professional regulatory body, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of engineering or geoscience is an asset but not required. Candidates with technical engineering or geoscience or similar backgrounds will be considered.
• Advanced research and analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills and knowledge required to successfully manage complex files.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build working relationships throughout Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Each member of our team contributes to public safety in BC and helps us deliver on our vision of "modern regulation for a resilient world." We serve the public as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator. Our Strategic Plan also places priority on our role to advance climate action, foster equity, diversity and inclusion, and move towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. At Engineers and Geoscientists BC, we are committed to demonstrating our values of collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits program including a salary within our hiring range of $86,500 to $96,500. Placement within the hiring range will be based on candidate experience relative to the requirements of the role. Additional details on our generous benefit offerings are found below.

WHO WE ARE

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers.

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is the business name of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia. We regulate and govern these professions under the authority of the Professional Governance Act.

We are charged with protecting the public interest by setting and maintaining high academic, experience, and professional practice standards for over 40,000 registrants. Individuals licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC are the only persons permitted by law to undertake and assume responsibility for engineering and geoscience projects in BC.

We are a not-for-profit organization governed by a board of elected registrants, licensees, and government appointees. The board is accountable to the public through the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills under the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance, for both the governance and management of the organization.

To learn more about our work please visit us at https://www.egbc.ca.