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Systemic Investigation/Research Representative at Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

Date Posted: November 29, 2023
Application Deadline: December 15, 2023
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Category:

  • Community and Social Services
Job Start Date: February 01, 2024
Job Location: On-site Position (Charlottetown, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $77,357 - $96,701 per year
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Description

Reporting to the Deputy Child and Youth Advocate, the Systemic Investigation/ Research Representative is responsible to:

  • Develop strategic directions, policies and procedures for conducting systemic reviews and investigations;
  • Develop policies and processes for the identification and prioritizing of systemic issues impacting the rights of children and youth;
  • Develop systemic review/investigation plans to include identification of issues, methodologies and techniques required to conduct thorough and comprehensive reviews and investigations;
  • Lead systemic reviews and investigations;
  • Prepare systemic review/investigation plans to include: drafting letters of notification and preparing additional notifications for the Child and Youth Advocate’s consideration; identifying issues, methodologies and techniques required to conduct a thorough and comprehensive systemic review/investigation; and participating directly in systemic reviews and investigations;
  • Draft a detailed, concise, evidence-informed and factual written analysis of findings resulting from a systemic review/investigation, within a child rights framework, as demonstrated with a well-reasoned critical analysis and objective assessment of the evidence;
  • Ensure and promote administrative fairness;
  • Ensure responsibility for due diligence, validation and credibility of all systemic review/investigation findings;
  • Draft/edit internal and external communications to include: annual and special reports; other written reports, position papers, briefing notes, media releases, position statements, op eds, forwards/introductions to written reports; presentations and other materials, as required;
  • Conduct research to inform mandated functions of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate;
  • Conduct relevant research and literature reviews to inform a child rights analysis in response to presentation and consultation requests received by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate;
  • Identify and assess evidence-informed academic articles relevant to inform recommendations made by the Child and Youth Advocate;
  • Provide support to child and youth serious injury and death reviews and investigations;
  • Participate in sensitive interviews with family members, reviewable service providers, professionals, and community representatives;
  • Participate, as required, in inter-jurisdictional initiatives and liaise with other appropriate authorities;
  • Provide professional development and public education on the role and functions of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate, as required;
  • Work respectfully and efficiently, both independently and collaboratively, within a child rights-based team environment; and
  • Such other duties as required.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s or graduate degree in social sciences or a related discipline (e.g. Social Work, Health Sciences, Psychology, Law, or Criminology) from a recognized university or a relevant undergraduate diploma combined with extensive professional development and experience in investigations and research;
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in conducting research, reviews/investigations, including systems issues and evidence-based practices;
  • Experience in interviewing children, youth, family members and/or service providers.


How to Apply

Submit your application by email to the company contact listed below.
Documents to be included:

Cover LetterResume


Company Information

Company Name: Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

Address: 119 Kent Street, BDC Place - Suite 500

City/Town: Charlottetown

Postal/Zip Code: C1A 1N3

Province/State: PEI

Country: Canada

Website: www.officeofthechildandyouthadvocatepei.ca


Company Contact

Contact Person: Penny Woodgate

Contact Person Job Title: Office Manager

Telephone: 902-368-5630

Email: spwoodgate@ocyapei.ca