Are you an experienced inspector or investigator who is ready to join a dynamic team to ensure the highest quality of care for societies most vulnerable? The Ministry of Long-Term Care, Long-Term Care (LTC) Inspections Branch is an exciting and high-volume team responsible for enforcing applicable legislation, regulation, and ministry policy within the Long-Term Care sector. The LTC Inspections Branch oversees the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021, developed to improve the residents' experience and quality of life in long-term care homes in Ontario. It sets clear and detailed requirements for residents' rights, care and services, and for the operation of long-term care homes.

At the Ministry of Long-Term Care, we are a team of modern regulators who are focused on ensuring licensees are providing high quality, compassionate care to our communities and foster an inclusive and accessible environment for residents to enjoy.

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated to improve the health of the community, committed to excellence, quality and resident safety we would like you to join our Investigations Unit.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As an Investigator, you will:

• Plan, conduct and participate in investigations.
• Prepare, review and edit reports, affidavits, search warrants and crown briefs.
• Participate in the judicial process by providing testimony in court and safekeeping of seized evidence and records.
• Participate in joint forces operations with other enforcement and government agencies.
• Support management in program planning.

NOTE: These positions require frequent travel out of town and overnight throughout Ontario. On-call duties may be required as needed.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You have a valid G driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario.

Investigation Experience:

You have:

• Knowledge of investigative techniques to carry out inspections/investigations, interviews and gather all relevant information and evidence.
• Knowledge of court/inquest procedures, practices, and processes to prepare and submit information on possible prosecutions and assist the crown counsel as required.
• Experience conducting physical inspections of workplaces, equipment and machinery.

Communication Skills:

You have the:

• Ability to apply effective written communication skills to prepare a variety of reports, planning documents, legal documents, and training materials.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations, provide clear, concise and credible testimony.
• Ability to operate case management systems, word processing and spreadsheet software to record case notes, produce program reports/materials/templates, and develop and maintain tracking systems.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Applied knowledge on Fixing Long-Term Care Act, pertinent regulations, standards and codes, Public Hospitals Act, Nursing Homes Act and other relevant legislation as well as relevant ministry/Division and program policies and procedures to conduct inspections and investigations, determine compliance, identify contraventions issue reports and orders, apply and explain the intent of legislation.

Analytical and Research Skills:

• You have analytical and evaluation skills to interpret information collected and determine compliance with legislation, regulations, policies and standards, and determine strategies/actions required.

Additional Information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• W-LC-192690/22(3)
  
  Effective, January 1st, 2023 the correct salary range for this position will be $1,313.34 to $1,492.80 per week in compliance with OPSEU collective agreement provisions.