Bring your investigative, critical thinking and problem solving skills to this opportunity within the Program Integrity Unit of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development.

You will ensure the integrity of Ontario's/Canada's immigration program by performing regular audits of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program's (OINP) to assess adherence with federal and provincial regulatory requirements. You will conduct investigations aimed at detecting and deterring fraud, misrepresentation and program abuse.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this position, you will:

• review and analyze applicant records to identify suspected cases of fraudulent or illegal use of documents;
• conduct on-site inspections of businesses and hold interviews to obtain evidence and establish if violations exist;
• draft comprehensive reports and make recommendations on quality assurance and program integrity best practices;
• prepare cases and testify/present evidence in court;
• work collaboratively with law enforcement agencies, other provincial governments and regulators to attain program objectives.

Please note the successful candidate will undergo prescribed training as required by the Ontario Immigration Act (Part V, Section 21 (5).

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Valid driver's license for extensive travel within the province

Legislative Knowledge:

You have:

• knowledge of the mandate and role of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP);
• the ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to OINP's mandate;
• an understanding of the judicial process, court procedures, rules of evidence and related legislative requirements, and crown disclosure obligations;
• knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act, the Ontario and Canada Evidence Act, the Criminal Code of Canada and relevant case law.

Investigative Knowledge and Skills:

You have knowledge of:

• investigation principles, theories, practices, and tools; research and interviewing techniques;
• compliance and inspection protocols as described in the Ontario Immigration Act in order to conduct inspections and ascertain the validity of evidence/documents obtained; when an inspection becomes an investigation and are able to respond appropriately;
• risk assessment methodologies for detecting, validating and assessing the potential for fraud and recognizing potential immigration fraudulent situations (e.g. misrepresentation, fradulent documents; collusion between parties);
• court protocols/procedures in order to prepare for testimony and present evidence in a judicial environment;
• the role and mandate of other law enforcement agencies and regulators, in order to liaise and exchange information.

Strategic Communication Skills:

You can:

• diffuse difficult situations when required, adjust communication style to accommodate different audiences or situations;
• identify sensitive case files, and respond in a manner that does not compromise the situation and/or problem resolution;
• conduct interviews and ask probing questions in order to obtain information;
• communicate findings and make recommendations in detailed, comprehensive reports; prepare court briefs;
• develop training and educational tools and resources; effectively present training material and information sessions;
• liaise with law enforcement agencies and legal counsel.

Analytical, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills:

You can:

• assess program integrity and compliance with federal and provincial legislation;
• identify patterns of fraud, misrepresentation and systemic program abuse;
• identify and assess politically contentious issues that may impact the program.

Organization and Planning Skills:

• You can manage concurrent investigations and balance the competing priorities of complex issues, high risk/high profile cases.

Computer Skills:

• You can operate computers and software/applications such as Microsoft Office and internal case management programs and the Internet to access information and update databases; prepare correspondence and reports; conduct research.

Additional Information:

Note:

• The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities within the next eighteen months following the closing date of the job ad posting.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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