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Senior Investigation Specialist

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada💼 Full-time💰 $80,248–$80,248🗓 2026-08-05 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior subject-matter expert leading complex, institutionally sensitive investigations into sexual violence, human rights violations, harassment, and discrimination within the University community.

Role type

Senior IC investigation specialist (conflict management)

Builds

Defensible investigation reports and risk mitigation strategies for the University

Domain

Higher education + conflict management + human rights law

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

advanced investigative expertise, trauma-informed practice, procedural fairness assessment, risk management, evidence analysis, report writing for tribunals/litigation, legal compliance knowledge

Preferred skills

experience with OHSA, Human Rights Code, FIPPA, Criminal Code, collective agreements

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Assess jurisdictional complexity and determine appropriate response pathways; conduct formal prima facie and case assessments; lead complex, high-risk multi-party investigations; obtain and analyze evidence from diverse sources; prepare comprehensive final investigation reports suitable for arbitration and litigation; advise leaders on interim protective measures and risk mitigation.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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