BAND 2 - Corporate Loss Prevention Investigator

Posting Title

BAND 2 - Corporate Loss Prevention Investigator

Position Classification

Band 2

Union

N / A

Work Options

Location

Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

75,500 - $108,100 per annum

Close Date

4 / 10 / 2025

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry / Organization

BC Public Service ->

Liquor Distribution Branch

Ministry Branch / Division

BC Liquor Distribution Branch

Job Summary

About the BCLDB :

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government's goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

Corporate Operations at the BCLDB includes our Corporate Loss Prevention, Real Estate departments and Corporate Audit. Construction and Facilities department manages all activities related to the construction, renovation, and facilities management of all new and existing LDB facilities, included head office, distribution centres, and all BC Liquor and BC Cannabis retail locations. The Leasing department manages all activities related to leasing of all new and existing LDB facilities, included head office, distribution centres, and all BC Liquor and BC Cannabis retail locations. The Corporate Loss Prevention department ensures the security of all BCLDB assets through physical security management as well as an investigative team.

About this role :

The Corporate Loss Prevention Investigator is responsible for both reactive and proactive investigations of criminal offences, civil litigations, breaches of corporate policy and alleged breaches of provincial and federal legislation affecting the LDB employees. The position is responsible for the inventory, shrink and asset investigations which negatively impact the LDB.

The LDB serves approximately 43 million customers annually, and it is within this context the Corporate Loss Prevention Investigator functions as an integral facet of Branch operations, with a high degree of visibility throughout the organization. The investigators work within a high profile, dynamic and changing environment, and have full authority to plan, organize, and conduct complex civil and criminal investigations in all areas relating to the administration / operation of the Liquor Distribution Branch. This position is one of four positions reporting to the Manager, Investigations.

A criminal record check and a valid BC Driver's license is required.

The ability to travel overnight within the Province of British Columbia and the ability to work outside of core hours and occasional weekend work may be required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements :

Education and Experience :

• Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate with a minimum of 3 years recent, related experience
• Recent, related experience must have occurred within the last 4 years and include the following :
• Experience conducting complex criminal, civil and internal investigations, including conducting investigational interviews.
• Experience in the preparation of reports to Crown Counsel.
• Experience working in a Loss Prevention Department.
• Experience in analyzing retail shrink and similar data, and in identifying points of loss.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations and facilitating group discussions addressing controversial issues.

Preference may be given to those candidates with any of the following :

Application instructions :

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered :

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Jennifer Robinson, HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation at Jennifer.robinson@bcldb.com .

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation . Applications will be accepted until 11 : 00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Working for the BC Public Service :

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers .

Job Category

Leadership and Management