The Opportunity The Risk and Investigations Specialist will provide analytical support to the Risk Management and Investigations unit by conducting violence and threat risk assessments and conducting assigned investigative tasks, and providing support to the Crime Analyst. Additionally, they will identify potential threats and safety concerns, apply structured investigative and analytical methods, prepare clear mitigation recommendations, reports, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducts violence risk assessments involving individuals, including gathering, organizing, and documenting relevant information from multiple sources.
- Conducts event risk assessments to identify potential safety, security and reputational risks that may affect the University. Collects, documents, and tracks event-related information from multiple sources.
- Conducts investigative activities related to criminal and non-criminal incidents occurring on, or in relation to, the University.
- Collaborates and liaises with community partners, as well as external partners.
Reviews and approves security reports to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to reporting standards.
QualificationsTo help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:
- Completion of a post-secondary diploma in a related field, such as Law Enforcement, etc..
- Specialized training in Violence Risk Assessment, showing comprehensive skills in assessing and managing violence risk such as Protect International's foundational and advanced risk assessment workshops, WAVR-21, and VTRA levels 1 & 2.
- A minimum of 5 years of related experience in event risk assessment, investigations, event operations, or a related field.
- Must hold and maintain a valid Ontario Security Guard Licence and Private Investigator Licence.
- Strong oral, written, and interviewing skills with a client focused approach.
- Proficient in investigation techniques, critical thinking, and risk assessment to evaluate situations effectively.
- Highly confident with a proven ability to stay calm and make sound decisions under high-stress conditions.
- Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.
Additional Information (MAC) Position Number 20005814
Reports To Associate Director, Risk Management & Investigations
Department Community Safety and Security
Employee Group MAC
Vacancy Type Term
This is a current vacancy
Work Location On Site
Start Date January 2027
End Date August 2027
Hours of Work 36.25
Grade C42
Salary Scale $70,448 - $112,535
Hiring Salary Range $70,448 - $91,492
Posting Date November 9, 2026
Application Close Date November 17, 2026
- Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University's sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
- Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
- We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.
- As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
- Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
