Lead Investigator

BC Ferries; Victoria; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BC Ferries as a Lead Investigator, where you'll play a key role in supporting safety and security while leading investigations into various concerns. This pivotal position requires strong communication and analytical skills alongside a degree or certification in related disciplines. If you're ready to make a difference within a collaborative team, we want to hear from you by June 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Corporate Security role.
• Administrative experience managing multiple projects.
• Experience in investigations support and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into security concerns and fraud.
• Conduct compliance investigations and liaise with law enforcement.
• Support policy updates and security procedure developments.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Detail Oriented

Education

Degree in administrative law, investigation, enforcement, or criminology

B.C. Security Workers Licence with Private Investigator designation

Job description

Job Description

LEAD INVESTIGATOR

Corporate Security Services

Victoria

The Opportunity

Join BC Ferries as a Lead Investigator and play a key role in supporting our commitment to safety, service excellence, and the protection of people and property. In this pivotal position, you will lead investigations into security concerns, identify potential vulnerabilities, and recommend proactive solutions to enhance our security posture across the organization.

Working alongside the Director, Corporate Security in all aspects of security investigations, your primary accountabilities include leading and supporting confidential and privileged investigations on a variety of subjects including fraud, misrepresentation, compliance issues, and other matters as assigned.

The Role

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Security, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:

• Providing proactive strategies related to incident trending such as internal and external theft, fraud and other acts of unlawful behaviour;
• Conducting thorough routine to complex investigations primarily focused on suspected theft, fraud and other unlawful acts committed against the Company across multiple lines of business that includes reviewing, interpreting and analysing information to identify potential areas of fraudulent abuse;
• Informing and discussing the possibility of civil or criminal action with law enforcement agencies and other judicial authorities;
• Participating in preparation of file documentation for forwarding to regulatory bodies and/or law enforcement;
• Maintaining liaison with regulatory bodies, law enforcement and others to obtain assistance in conducting investigations;
• Providing confidential administrative support to the Corporate Security department including issues of a highly sensitive nature;
• Supporting the Security ID Card Program which includes printing new hire, contractor and replacement cards for damaged/lost/expired cards as well as removing access and travel to cards and trouble shooting card issues;
• Assisting in the development, implementation and communication of policy and procedure updates related to security roles and responsibilities;
• Providing support to internal departments in relation to fraud and data tracking/reporting as well as fraud risk management;

What you bring to the team

• Degree, diploma, or certification or equivalent, in a related discipline such as but not limited to administrative law, investigation and enforcement, or criminology
• B.C. Security Workers Licence with Private Investigator designation
• Minimum 2 years’ directly related experience in a Corporate Security role with strong demonstrated facilitation and communication skills
• Administrative experience in a corporate office environment managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Experience in investigations support, investigations and general compliance and enforcement activities
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work independently or in a team in a fast paced, dynamic and changing environment
• Excellent organizational skills achieved through flexibility, multitasking and time management
• Detail oriented and a high level of accuracy, excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by June 15, 2025.

Additional information

The target salary range: $64,300 - $80,400 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity.

"We connect communities and customers to people and places important in their lives”

At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.