The Team
The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is an independent civilian-led agency that is mandated to investigate police-related incidents of death or serious harm to determine whether or not there are reasonable grounds to believe that an officer may have committed an offence. The Police Act creates the IIO and defines its powers. The IIO reports to the Attorney General; however, investigations and decisions are operationally independent of the government. The IIO has jurisdiction over all police in BC, including municipal police, the RCMP, the Metro Vancouver Transit Police and the Stl’atl’imx Tribal Police Service. All officers, as defined in the Police Act, are subject to IIO investigation whether they are on- or off-duty when the incident occurred. The IIO’s jurisdiction also extends to officers appointed as special provincial constables, municipal constables, and detention guards.
The Role
The Investigator, Traffic Reconstructionist is a collaborative member of a diverse investigation team conducting complex high-profile investigations into critical incidents in BC where it appears a person may have died or suffered serious harm as a result of the actions or inactions of a police officer. This role monitors and conducts peer reviews of technical traffic collision investigations and analysis completed by Traffic Reconstructionists and Collision Analysts from the RCMP, and Municipal Police agencies, on behalf of the IIO, and may be required to attend immediately to traffic collision scenes.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Degree or technical certification in a field related to law, investigation and enforcement, science, forensics, criminology, or equivalent, plus successful completion of recognized training in the field of Traffic Reconstruction; or a combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience attending scenes as lead traffic analyst or reconstructionist.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience conducting traffic reconstructions as a qualified Traffic Reconstructionist.
- Experience as a subject matter expert providing opinion evidence in criminal, civil or coroners court related to collision investigation matters.
- Minimum 5 years' experience as lead traffic analyst or reconstructionist investigating personal injury and fatal collisions including those requiring digital evidence recovery.
Preference statement
- Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the job requirements and identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).
Provisos /Willingness statements
- Must hold a valid BC Driver’s licence or eligible to obtain a valid BC Driver’s licence.
- Must be able to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
- Must be able to respond 24/7 province-wide in a scheduled rotation.
Eligibility note:
Under the Police Act, individuals are not eligible for appointment as an IIO investigator if they are currently serving with the RCMP or another police or law‑enforcement agency, or if they have served with a British Columbia police service within the past five years.
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].
About this Position:
Amendment May 27, 2026: Posting closing date extended to June 24, 2026. Amendment June 10, 2026: Posting closing date extended to July 10, 2026.
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 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service including an enhanced security screening check, and RCMP enhanced reliability screening.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
How to Apply:
Your resume must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).
Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
