Investigator, UBC Investigations Office

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Job Summary
The UBC Investigations Office (IO) manages formal complaint processes under UBCs Sexual Misconduct Policy Discrimination Policy Retaliation Policy Respectful Environment Statement and the Public Interest Disclosure Act Policy (collectively the Policies). The Investigator is primarily responsible for investigating complaints under the Respectful Environment Statement but may be required to investigate complaints under the other Policies from time to all investigations the Investigator is expected to proceed in accordance with relevant Policies and laws and uphold principles of procedural fairness and a trauma-informed approach.

Organizational Status

The Investigator reports to the Associate Director Investigations.
Works collaboratively with relevant stakeholders including Human Resources the Equity and Inclusion Office Student Conduct and Safety the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office Respondent Resource Specialist and the Office of University Counsel. Liaises professionally with external entities including government law enforcement legal counsel and external investigators. Operates in a complex unionized environment with various staff and faculty unions and associations.

Work Performed

Conducts investigations as assigned by the Associate Director of Investigations including:

• Identifying key issues for determination
• Ensuring a fair accessible process
• Collecting evidence including interviewing parties and relevant witnesses using a trauma-informed approach
• Assessing credibility where required to make sound findings of fact
• Applying relevant Policies and laws
• Preparing clear concise written investigation reports

Liaises and corresponds with all involved parties including complainants respondents union and association representatives legal counsel and administrative heads of unit regarding investigations.
Exercises a high degree of diplomacy and tact in responding to investigation-related inquiries from internal and external parties
Acts as a peer reviewer as part of the IOs internal investigation report review process
Collaborates with IO staff in communications education analysis and administrative support in the development and review of IO internal processes and procedures
Participates professionally constructively and collaboratively in campus-wide forums including those related to Policy review and implementation

During investigations and in consultation with the parties may consider alternative paths for more restorative outcomes including using alternative resolution processes per the Policies

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Investigator is a position of significant responsibility and trust. The matters that are investigated under the Respectful Environment Statement and other Policies are often serious and complex and can result in significant disciplinary consequences for community members. Sound judgment and sensitivity are imperative to engender confidence in the credibility and integrity of UBCs investigation processes. If investigations are not conducted properly in accordance with relevant Policies and laws and employing a trauma-informed approach there is potential for significant negative impact on the University and its community members. This includes increased individual trauma and legal reputational and financial harm to the University.

Supervision Received
Works independently under the direction of the Associate Director Investigations Office.

Supervision Given
None

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of seven years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in law social work or social sciences
Training and experience in workplace institutional and/or regulatory investigations
Demonstrated knowledge and application of trauma-informed approaches
Demonstrated knowledge and application of equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) competencies including understanding and respect for the ways in which identity shapes an individuals experience and applying an intersectional lens
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
Recent and significant experience in applying trauma-informed investigation approaches
Demonstrated ability to operate 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
Exceptional attention to detail
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