Summary
Description
Bring your strong leadership and investigative skills to this critical role
The Ministry of Housing is responsible for administering the recently passed Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act (STRAA) and its associated regulations. The new legislation is one of government’s direct responses to BC’s housing challenges and is one of the action commitments in the Province’s April 2023 Homes for People plan. It is a high profile, priority Government initiative. The key goal of the new regulatory regime is to encourage the transfer of “entire home” accommodation properties from short-term rentals to the long-term housing market. It will do this by requiring all short-term rental (STR) offerings to be registered with a new provincial registry and post the registration number in their online listing. The legislation also limits STRs to the hosts’ principal residence, plus one secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit, except where exempt in some areas of the province.
The Senior Investigator, Short-Term Rental, leads investigative teams through complex investigations of significant regulatory breaches and criminal offenses to ensure compliance with legislation, policies and other standards.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree criminal justice, investigation and enforcement, law, administrative law, criminology, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum three (3) years experience conducting complex investigations.
• Minimum three (3) years recent (within the last five (5) years) experience managing multiple cases or projects.
• Minimum three (3) years experience preparing comprehensive reports, recommending courses of action, and working closely with legal counsel to prepare cases for enforcement proceedings.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
• Experience with conducting investigations using the principles of administrative law, including administrative fairness and natural justice in investigative techniques and procedures.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Cassandra.Finlay@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
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.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
