Lead Investigator, Member of Investigation Panel

Location: Montreal

Contract Opportunity (Hourly)   Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC)

Location:

British Columbia (Remote)  Term:  Contractor Appointment, As Required

Help Protect the Public Interest in Professional Forestry
Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) is seeking experienced and highly qualified contractors to provide regulatory investigation services for our organization.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the regulation of professional forestry in British Columbia and support FPBC's mandate to protect the public interest.

Investigation Panel Members play an important role in ensuring complaints and compliance matters involving registered forest professionals are addressed fairly, objectively, and transparently.

We are interested in hearing from individuals with expertise in professional regulation, investigations, administrative decision-making, forestry, natural resource management, compliance, law, governance, auditing, or related fields.

Opportunity Overview
Lead Investigators appointed to the Investigation Panel are independent contractors retained by FPBC to investigate complaints involving FPBC registrants. The role requires sound judgment, strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to procedural fairness and public protection. Lead Investigators work independently while contributing to a consistent and effective regulatory process that supports confidence in the forestry profession. Lead Investigators are supported by one or more volunteer investigators who have deep experience in professional forestry, and have access to subject matter experts where required.

Services provided

Conduct investigations in accordance with principles of procedural fairness and natural justice.

Obtain and examine documentary evidence including professional work products and correspondence.

Conduct interviews with complainants, registrants and other relevant parties.

Assess the credibility, reliability, and relevance of evidence.

Analyze matters against applicable legislation, bylaws, professional standards, practice requirements, and codes of conduct.

Prepare comprehensive investigation reports, including objective findings and recommendations supported by evidence.

Lead Investigator Qualifications
Education

A degree or diploma in forestry, natural resource management, environmental science, law, public administration, investigations, compliance, or a related field; or

An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Registered Professional Forester (RPF)

Registered Forest Technologist (RFT)

Legal or investigative certifications

Experience

The successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:

Conducting investigations in support of compliance in professional regulation

Forestry or natural resources auditing, investigations and enforcement

Time Commitment and Compensation

Successful contractors will be appointed to the Investigation Panel, and members are engaged on an as-needed basis with hourly compensation. Approved travel and related expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Additional Requirements

Ability to participate in virtual meetings and occasional in-person meetings.

Ability to travel within British Columbia when required.

Evaluation Criteria
Applicants will be assessed using the following criteria, weighted by points for each: professional regulatory investigation experience (40 points); relevant education and professional designation (20); professional forestry or natural resources audit, investigation or enforcement experience (20); hourly rate/fee (20). The Final date to receive applications is  November 8 ,  2026 .