Director, Investigations

Posting Title

BAND 5 - Director, Investigations

Position Classification

Band 5

Union

N/A

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$126,100.02 - $161,000.20 annually

Close Date

7/10/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division

Independent Investigations Office

Job Summary

The Team

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is an independent civilian-led agency that is mandated to investigate police-related incidents of death or serious harm to determine whether or not there are reasonable grounds to believe that an officer may have committed an offence. The IIO has jurisdiction over all police in BC, including municipal police, the RCMP, the Metro Vancouver Transit Police and the Stl’atl’imx Tribal Police Service.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief of Investigations, the Director manages and leads a diverse investigation team conducting complex high-profile investigations into critical incidents in BC where it appears a person may have died or suffered serious harm as a result of the actions or inactions of a police officer. The Director ensures that the investigations are timely, unbiased, and evidence-led based on the principles of Major Case Management.

This position has statutory authority under section 38.07 of the Police Act.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Seven (7) years of experience with a recognized law, security enforcement agency or investigative body with legal adversarial processes.
• Investigative and management experience conducting complex criminal investigations, utilizing the principles of Major Case Management with proven experience in investigating and managing homicide and/or serious crime investigations.
• Experience with the Principles of Major Case Management and can demonstrate these principles in an investigative context including a working knowledge and understanding of electronic file management and current disclosure requirements related to criminal investigations.
• Extensive experience in specialized investigative techniques and procedures, and courtroom procedures including giving evidence in criminal court.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience managing staff and operations with proven success as a mentor and a leader.
• Experience in managing and implementing program or process change to achieve improvements in process, performance and efficient use of resources.
• Experience as an effective change manager, achieving performance improvements and cultural change.
• Experience successfully working in a multi-disciplinary environment in particular, with sensitive and high-profile cases.
• Must hold a valid BC Driver’s licence or eligible to obtain a valid BC Driver’s licence.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to:

• Applicants with a degree in a field related to law, investigation and enforcement, forensics, criminology or equivalent.
• Applicants with experience using a trauma-informed approach to investigations.

Provisos/Willingness statements

• Must be willing and able to work under pressure with frequent interruptions, be on call, and be available to travel anywhere in the province of BC. The position requires a commitment to a 24/7 schedule.

For questions regarding this position, please contact ***email_hidden***.

About this Position

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.

This position is excluded from union membership.

Enhanced Security Screening and RCMP enhanced reliability screening will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. 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.

Job Category

Leadership and Management