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Apply By: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Investigator

Job ID:

249113

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Private Security and Investigative Services Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

03523 - Executive Officer 2

Salary:

$1,436.97 - $1,832.36 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Are you passionate about public safety, regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality public service? Do you have experience conducting investigations, inspections, audits, compliance reviews, or enforcement activities?

The Ministry of the Solicitor General's Private Security and Investigative Services Branch (PSISB) is seeking a collaborative and analytical professional to join our team as an Investigator. In this role, you will help promote compliance with Ontario's regulatory framework governing private security and investigative services by conducting inspections, investigations, compliance reviews, stakeholder outreach, and enforcement activities.

As part of a dynamic provincial team, you will work with businesses, training providers, law enforcement partners, government organizations, and members of the public to support education, compliance, and enforcement initiatives that contribute to public confidence and safety.

About the job

In this role you will :

• Conduct objective, fair, thorough, and timely inspections, investigations, and compliance reviews under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 and associated regulations.
• Assess regulatory compliance by gathering, reviewing, and analyzing evidence, records, documentation, and witness statements.
• Determine appropriate compliance and enforcement responses and make recommendations based on investigative findings and risk assessments.
• Prepare investigation reports, briefing materials, Crown briefs, correspondence, and recommendations.
• Conduct interviews with stakeholders, witnesses, business representatives, and other parties as required.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with police services, regulatory partners, government organizations, and industry stakeholders.
• Deliver outreach and education activities to support awareness and understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze trends, risks, and emerging issues to support compliance strategies and regulatory priorities.
• Provide evidence and testimony in legal or administrative proceedings when required.

Note: This position may require extended or irregular work hours and travel throughout Ontario, including occasional travel to remote locations

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have the ability to obtain and maintain Provincial Offences Officer status.
• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional on the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's license before being hired.

Investigation, inspection and compliance experience

You have:

• Experience conducting investigations, inspections, audits, compliance reviews, enforcement activities, or similar regulatory work.
• Experience gathering, evaluating, and documenting evidence and information to support findings and recommendations.
• Knowledge of investigative methodologies, interviewing techniques, and evidence management practices.
• Experience managing competing priorities and complex files in a fast-paced environment.

Legislative knowledge

You have:

• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to regulatory compliance, inspection, investigation, and enforcement activities.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislative and regulatory requirements to support decision-making and compliance outcomes.
• Knowledge of evidentiary requirements, administrative processes, and court or tribunal proceedings.

Analytical and problem-solving skills

You have:

• Demonstrated ability to assess complex information, identify risks and trends, and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience conducting research, analyzing data, and identifying emerging issues that may warrant further compliance or enforcement action.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.

Communication and relationship management skills

You have:

• Strong verbal communication skills to conduct interviews, explain legislative requirements, provide guidance, and deliver presentations.
• Strong written communication skills to prepare reports, briefing materials, correspondence, and legal documentation.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders and navigating sensitive or challenging situations.
• The ability to communicate complex information clearly and professionally while maintaining confidentiality.

Technical skills

You have:

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and other technology tools to prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and briefing materials.
• Experience using electronic systems and online resources to conduct research, gather information, and support investigations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing records, files, and documentation.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:

Apply by:

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 25 Grosvenor St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Inspections and Investigations

Posted on:

Monday, September 28, 2026

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• T-SL-249113/26

How to apply:

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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