Lead Investigator

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 63053
Ministry: Jobs, Economy and Trade
Location: Grande Prairie, Peace River
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are found
Classification: Standards, Safety and Compliance 6
Salary: $3,390.37 to $4,259.44 bi-weekly ($88,488 - $111,171/year)
The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade is responsible for leading efforts to grow Alberta’s economy by supporting Alberta’s entrepreneurs and employers, promoting trade and investment, helping recruit and retain workers, and promoting safe, fair and healthy workplaces by:
Jobs: helping attract skilled workers and establishing and enforcing Alberta’s employment standards and laws governing the health and safety of Alberta’s workplaces
Economy: supporting Alberta entrepreneurs, businesses and communities to drive growth and job creation
Regional development: supporting the unique economic development needs of Alberta’s various regions
Trade and investment:attracting investment: promoting trade and supporting Alberta businesses’ abilities to access new markets
Occupational health and safety is crucial for safeguarding workers’ well-being. It encompasses preventive measures, regulations and training to minimize workplace hazards, injuries and illnesses. Effective occupational health and safety programs prioritize risk assessment, hazard control, and employee engagement, fostering a culture of safety. Ensuring workers’ physical and mental well-being not only protects them but also supports jobs and Alberta’s economy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Related degree plus related industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires at least 4 years of directly related investigation experience. Successful completion of OHS peace officer training and appointment as an Alberta peace officer, Level 2. Thorough knowledge of a discipline contributing to health and safety of departmental, divisional and branch goals and objectives, as well as investigation and inspection procedures.

Technical requirements include:

• Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures and knowledge of major industries, their practices, procedures and occupations
• Working knowledge of other jurisdictional programs and trends and may require a thorough knowledge of specific industries
• Requires excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making abilities to identify hazards or potential hazards to determine compliance to the legislation and to find feasible solutions

Has specific knowledge of:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code
• Provincial Offenses Procedures Act and Procedures Regulation
• Occupational Health and Safety Operational Procedures
• Public Security Peace Officer Program Policy and Procedures Manual
• Safety hazards and engineering controls
• Chemical and biological hazards and their controls
• Radiation hazards and controls
• Noise exposure and controls

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

As a member of a multi-disciplinary Occupational Health and Safety Team, the incumbent leads fatal and serious incident investigations. Is responsible for all facets of investigations from onset of being assigned and responding to an incident, to reviewing the incident with injured workers and family or next of kin. Fatality and serious incident investigations are complex and require forensic type investigations. Prepare cases for prosecution and provides evidence in court regarding the investigation. Directs accompanying Occupational Health and safety Officer in processing the incident investigation. Where site conditions are not within regulatory standards, the officer works with the employer to upgrade worker protection at the work site. When conditions are such that an imminent danger exists, the officer will ensure that the imminent danger is immediately controlled. Where employers, contractors, owners and suppliers do not agree to meet the legislative standards, the officer will issue a compliance order. Incumbent to ensure employers institute controls to address non-compliance situations. If there is persistent contravention(s) at the work site, the officer will pursue a prosecution initiative to enact compliance with the legislation. The officer also performs inspections of work sites to promote compliance with health and safety regulations. The incumbent reports to the Manager, OHS Programs.
Responsibilities include:

1. Leads fatal and serious incident investigations as well as directs accompanying Occupational Health and Safety Officer in processing the incident investigations

• Responding to an incident
• Information gathering
• Review of incident
• Prepares fatality or serious incident investigation findings for court (where prosecutions are warranted)
• Prepares investigation summary upon conclusion of all fatality investigations

1. Legislative/Regulatory Programs

• Identifies deficiencies in current legislation and recommend legislative amendments/changes in keeping with the industrial technology
• Provides advice and interpretation on legislation in both daily and controversial situations
• Interfaces and liaise with other officers to ensure uniformity of the application of regulations

1. Relationships

• Work with other investigations staff as well as regional staff and external stakeholders related to worksite incidents
• Work with crown prosecutors where prosecution/trials result from investigations
• Communicate with other Occupational Health and Safety Regions, other divisions of Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces as well as other government departments

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