CareerPlan

Senior Investigation Specialist

Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaFull-time$80k–$100k2026-08-05 → 2026-11-15
Based in Canada

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 (human rights & conflict management)

Builds

Defensible investigation reports and risk mitigation strategies for the University

Domain

Higher education + human rights law + conflict resolution

Required skills

Advanced investigative expertise, trauma-informed practice, procedural fairness, risk assessment, evidence analysis, report writing, legal compliance, stakeholder management, impartiality

Preferred skills

Experience with OHSA, Human Rights Code, FIPPA, Criminal Code, collective agreements, arbitration/grievance processes

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Assess jurisdictional complexity and determine appropriate institutional response pathways; Conduct formal prima facie and case assessments; Lead complex, high-risk, multi-party investigations; Obtain, analyze, and security manage evidence; Prepare comprehensive, defensible final investigation reports; Provide advisory guidance on interim measures and risk mitigation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC