Criminal Investigator

Criminal Investigator

Enforcement

Competition 26:40

Centrally located in downtown Vancouver, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) strives to make the investment markets benefit the public – enabling people to achieve their financial goals, enterprises to grow, and British Columbia to thrive. Through smart rules, diligent oversight, strong enforcement and reliable guidance, we act as guardians of the province’s investment marketplace, striving to make B.C. a place where people can invest with confidence and companies can flourish. We are an independent agency accountable to the provincial legislature and the public through the Minister of Finance.

Position Overview

The Criminal Investigator is responsible for investigating allegations of criminal and quasi-criminal misconduct by conducting research, obtaining and analyzing evidence, including interviewing witnesses and working with financial records and other documents, and liaising with external regulatory and police agencies. The Criminal Investigator provides general advice and information related to the enforcement of federal and provincial legislation and may review and respond to complaints and information received from the public, the industry and other agencies.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Investigate potential offences under the Securities Act and Criminal Code related to trading in securities
• Handle case referrals from internal and external sources, including law enforcement and members of the public
• Liaise with and collect evidence from witnesses, suspects, financial institutions, government agencies, and law enforcement locally, throughout Canada and internationally
• Obtain and execute production orders, search warrants, and other judicial authorizations domestically, and use information-sharing and treaty agreements to obtain evidence from international sources
• Work with technical and subject matter experts to obtain and analyze evidence
• Conduct impartial and integrated analysis of evidence to identify additional investigative requirements or recommend charges to Crown Counsel
• Prepare comprehensive reports to Crown Counsel outlining alleged offences and the evidence gathered during investigations
• Support prosecutions by coordinating with Crown Counsel for the purposes of testifying and providing other evidence for use in trials.

Qualifications

• The role requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in any field relevant to the role, a minimum of three years of experience conducting investigations related to financial misconduct, whether criminal or administrative, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional qualifications considered strong assets include:

• A law degree, with or without experience as a practicing lawyer
• An accounting degree, with or without experience as a practicing accountant
• Experience working at a stock exchange, brokerage or financial institution
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course
• Prior designation as a Special Provincial Constable (or Peace Officer) in BC.

What We Offer

We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment which includes:

• Extensive benefit package including a defined benefit pension plan, medical and dental coverage, Wellness and Health Spending Account benefits, and four weeks of annual vacation
• Hybrid work model
• Beautiful downtown office
• Work life balance
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, progressive, and professionally diverse team to work with!

Salary Range

The salary range for Investigator is $86,097 (minimum) - $111,814 (midpoint) - $137,531 (maximum).

The starting salary for this position will be determined considering the successful candidate’s relevant experience and education, salaries of other employees in the same salary range, market conditions, and other relevant factors. Starting salaries are normally below the salary band midpoint.

Application Details

Please visit our Careers page to submit your cover letter and resume for this position, quoting competition 26:40 by November 25, 2026.

The BC Securities Commission embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We aim to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect and encourage applications from all candidates, including those with diverse abilities. We welcome you to inform us in confidence by emailing HumanResources@bcsc.bc.ca if you may require any support or accommodations during the application process, including disability accommodation, in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada. Investment restrictions apply.