Enforcement Collections Officer

The Alberta Securities Commission is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators, the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.

The Enforcement Division enforces Alberta securities laws by investigating, disrupting and prosecuting breaches of those laws with an eye for preventing and stopping current and future misconduct.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Support, within the Enforcement division, the Enforcement Officer is a key position that is responsible for using their investigative skills to collect on monetary orders issued by ASC panels, which arise following findings of misconduct including, but not limited to, securities fraud, Ponzi schemes, insider trading, market manipulations, and illegal distributions. This can involve investigation around locating debtors and strategizing to deliver the best result for the ASC. This position will be able to enhance and evolve processes, and procedures, and work with Enforcement Counsel to develop strategies to improve overall collections outcomes.

This exciting opportunity will appeal to individuals who are passionate about working in the public interest, while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals throughout the organization and across the country. This role is for the professional who wants to gain and develop their knowledge, to learn and apply sophisticated investigative and intelligence methods, and to locate assets and debtors.

The successful incumbent will also be able to broaden beyond their daily responsibilities and be exposed to different enforcement activities and departments by participating in working groups and committees and assisting in projects.

• Conducting open and closed source searches, with an investigative lens to gather information on debtor assets and income.
• Developing and executing plans to enforce on identified exigible assets, which could include bank accounts, houses, motor vehicles, and personal property.
• Liaising with internal counsel to develop recommendations and plans to collect debts from securities
• Providing clear instructions to external counsel, civil enforcement agencies (including bailiffs), and private investigators, among others.
• Building strong working relationships with internal partners, including securities investigators and intelligence analysts, as well as external partners, including other securities regulators, provincial regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agencies.
• Maintaining and improving processes to enhance collection
• Recording vendor invoices and other collection payments, and preparing quarterly
• Drafting and filing legal documents, including judgments, writs, affidavits, and garnishee
• Swearing affidavits in relation to court applications and service
• Opening and maintaining a large caseload of files, which tasks may include issuing demand letters; analyzing assets; corresponding and negotiating payment arrangements with debtors; maintaining writ registrations and renewals; and, planning asset seizures.
• Contributing to other projects, working groups, and enforcement activities as needed, with a view to protecting investors.

• Post secondary education in business, administration or a related field
• A minimum of five years or more of experience working in a legal or private investigations or a related capacity 
• Experience with sophisticated investigative/intelligence methods or a keen desire to learn would be an asset
• Strong writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision

NOTE:  The successful candidate will be required to provide a Police Information Check with results satisfactory to the ASC prior to commencement of employment.

Click the Apply For This Job Online button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by May 21, 2024. This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website at www.asc.ca.

We offer a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, comprehensive health and dental, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; retirement benefits; travel insurance; paid vacation time, flex and sick days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, generous flexible spending account and professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign. 

The ASC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected.