Inquiries Officer – Ministers’ and Public Sector Ethics

Inquiries Officer – Ministers’ Staff and Public Sector Ethics

• Competition Number: LA-2026-78
• Division:
  Office of the Integrity Commissioner

The Office of the Integrity Commissioner is looking to fill the key position of Inquiries Officer – Ministers’ Staff and Public Sector Ethics . In this role y ou must be tactful and non-partisan, demonstrating an attention to detail , and an ability to work under tight deadlines with confidential material. The Inquiries Officer will be expected to work on cross-mandate matters as required .

This is a new vacancy.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Ministers’ Staff and Public Sector Ethics, you will be:

• receiving and reviewing inquiries from ministers’ staff about their obligations under the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006 and the Conflict of Interest Rules;
• receiving and reviewing inquiries from Ontario agencies, boards and commissions;
• carefully assessing each request against the relevant legislation and/or regulation, and drafting appropriate responses regarding conflict of interest, gifts, political activity, and post-employment;
• meeting with stakeholders to gather relevant information;
• analysing issues against legislation;
• analysing financial declarations and preparing briefing notes for the Integrity Commissioner; and
• assisting with training and education initiatives.

• completion of a university degree or 3-5 years’ equivalent work experience
• strong verbal communication and superior writing skills
• the ability to gather relevant facts and analyse them against legislation or regulation
• comfort working with high volumes of work under tight deadlines
• an abiding interest in provincial current affairs
• the ability to work independently, and with a team
• superior problem-solving skills, excellent judgment and a ‘can do’ attitude
• an unflappable and inquisitive nature, and a desire to take initiative

Applicants are encouraged to review the Office of the Integrity Commissioner website:

The Office of the Integrity Commissioner embraces diversity and as an equal opportunity employer is committed to creating an inclusive workplace while establishing a diversified qualified workforce. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email your contact information to hr for follow-up.

While we appreciate your interest in obtaining employment with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.