Investigator

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit Services, the Investigator is a specialist role with extensive expertise in post-secondary and unionized workplace investigations. They will conduct independent investigations on behalf of Human Rights & Equity Services (HRES) in matters involving reports under the university’s Statement on Prohibited Discrimination, Sexualized Violence Policy and Personal Harassment Policy (employees).

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate Reports submitted under the university’s Statement on Prohibited Discrimination, Sexualized Violence Policy and Personal Harassment Policy, that are referred for investigation, which may be complex, sensitive and highly visible, in accordance with legal requirements and administrative principles and processes, using a survivor-centric and trauma-informed approach.
• Perform duties as related to a timely, and fair process of investigation, including but not limited to developing an investigation plan to guide the steps of the process; determine what allegations or relevant facts are in dispute; identify potential sources of evidence; collect evidence from all appropriate sources digital evidence, documentation]; conduct party and witness interviews.
• Prepare a final investigation report, setting out the allegations, evidence, assessments of credibility where applicable, relevant procedural matters, findings, consistent with current legislative requirements, policy provisions, and best practice. Forward findings to the appropriate university personnel as required by policy.
• Investigate and / or support concerns received via ConfidenceLine.
• Maintain complete records of all investigation activities and compile an annual report on investigation activities.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

Assets

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies in particular :

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black / African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.