Job Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category M&P - Excluded M&P

Job Profile XMP - Administration, Level F

Job Title Investigator, UBC Investigations Office

Department Office of Investigations | Central Human Resources

Compensation Range $10,429.92 - $16,272.67 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date November 24, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
The Investigator requires experience and knowledge in investigations, including procedural fairness, interviewing, applying a trauma-informed approach, report writing, and legal and/or policy analysis. The Investigator will be responsible for investigating complaints under UBC\xe2\x80\x99s Sexual Misconduct and Sexualized Violence Policy (SC17), Discrimination Policy (SC7), Retaliation Policy (SC18) and the Respectful Environment Statement. From time to time, the Investigator may conduct consolidated investigations under UBC\xe2\x80\x99s Investigations Policy (SC8), applying other UBC policies such as the Student Code of Conduct or investigating breaches of UBC\xe2\x80\x99s expectations as an employer.

This position requires a demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse communities, including UBC students, staff and faculty, with a deep understanding and respect for the ways in which identity shapes an individual\xe2\x80\x99s experience, and applying an intersectional lens. The Investigator must also exercise a high degree of diplomacy and tact in liaising with stakeholders internal and external to UBC.
The position requires a high level of emotional intelligence and maturity and the ability to maintain calm in challenging and complicated circumstances.

Organizational Status
The Investigator reports to the Director of Investigations. The Investigator carries a high level of responsibility in the UBC Community, making difficult decisions in matters impacting students, faculty and staff. The Investigator must display diplomacy and tact at all times, including when engaging with other UBC offices and personnel, including senior leaders in the VP-Students and VP- Human Resources portfolios at both UBC-V and UBC-O.

Work Performed
- Conducts investigations as assigned by the Director of Investigations, including:

Collecting evidence, including interviewing parties and relevant witnesses using a trauma-informed approach

Making findings of fact

Applying relevant law and policy

Preparing written investigation reports

- Liaises and corresponds with all involved parties (including union and other representatives, as applicable) to gather information for investigations
- Responds to complaints and investigation-related inquiries from internal and external parties
- Conducts alternative resolution processes, where appropriate
- Collaborates with other UBC IO staff in communications, education, analysis and administrative support in development and review of IO internal processes and procedures
- Attends meetings for policy oversight and review, within the IO and with stakeholders as needed and/or requested by the Director
- Works in cooperation with law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, third parties, and federal and provincial agencies as required

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The incumbent is in a high-level position of responsibility and trust, receiving highly sensitive and confidential information. Sound judgment and sensitivity are imperative to engender confidence in the credibility and integrity of the complaint and investigation process. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound judgement and maintain strict confidentiality. The potential for negative impact on the University is significant. Error in judgement or procedure could lead to serious legal consequences and could result in the University\'s failure to comply with federal and provincial human rights legislation.

Supervision Received
Works Independently under the direction of the Director, Investigations Office.

Supervision Given
None

Minimum Qualifications
Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a relevant discipline, JD or equivalent is acceptable. Minimum of nine years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one\xe2\x80\x99s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one\xe2\x80\x99s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant degree disciplines include law, social work or social sciences.

Recent and significant experience conducting investigations, including interviewing, report writing, assessing credibility and applying policy and/or law

Familiarity with administrative law, labour and employment law, and human rights law

Competency in equity, diversity and inclusion, including applying an anti-racist lens to investigations and conflict resolution

Recent and significant experience in trauma-informed investigation approaches

Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations in complex environments

Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills

High emotional intelligence and maturity

Effective organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines

Effective evaluating, problem solving, analyzing and decision-making skills

Attention to detail to achieve accuracy

Ability to deliver results under pressure

Proven intercultural competencies and an ability to effectively communicate and interact with members from diverse communities

Ability to work well as part of a small, diverse and specialized unit

Commitment to continuous self and systems improvement

Ability to manage priorities and shift according to the needs of the Unit

Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong computer skills

University of British Columbia