Workplace Investigation Services in Ottawa, Ontario. Tribunal-tested. Defensible. Locally delivered.
Ottawa employers navigate a unique dual-jurisdiction landscape. Whether your investigation falls under Ontario's OHSA or the federal Canada Labour Code, you need an investigator who understands both frameworks and can deliver findings that satisfy whichever regulatory body has oversight.
Built for Ontario's legal framework. Not bolted on.
OHSA Bill 168 compliant
Every investigation meets Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act workplace harassment requirements — the standard your Ministry of Labour inspector and HRTO adjudicator already expect.
Ontario Human Rights Code fluency
Discrimination complaints across all protected grounds — race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation. Findings reports written to the evidentiary standard the Tribunal uses.
Tribunal-tested methodology
Our process has been examined under cross-examination at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and at arbitration — and held up. We document the way adjudicators read.
40–60% less than law firms
Bay Street firms bill $500–$700/hour for the same investigation work. Our investigators deliver identical evidentiary standards at $200–$350/hour — savings Ottawa CFOs notice.
2–6 week turnaround
Most investigations close in two to six weeks. Law firm investigations often run two to six months — their billing model favours hours, not speed. Yours doesn't.
Eastern Ontario on-the-ground
Ottawa's federal employers (government, Crown corporations, federally regulated industries) are governed by the Canada Labour Code Part II and Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations, which have different investigation requirements than Ontario's OHSA. Private-sector Ottawa employers follow Ontario provincial law. Bilingual investigation capacity may be required for complaints involving francophone employees.
Ottawa employers don't need a national firm. They need someone here.
Ottawa's employment landscape is unique in Ontario — the federal government and its agencies are the largest employer, but the city also hosts a significant private-sector technology corridor (Kanata North) and major healthcare institutions (The Ottawa Hospital, CHEO). Federal government workplace investigations fall under the Canada Labour Code and Treasury Board policies, while private-sector Ottawa employers follow Ontario's OHSA and Human Rights Code. This dual-jurisdiction reality means many Ottawa HR leaders need investigators who understand both frameworks. Ottawa's bilingual workforce adds an additional layer — investigations may require French-language capacity.
Nearest enforcement office
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario — Ottawa hearing location
Industries we investigate in Ottawa
- ·Federal Government
- ·Technology
- ·Defence & Aerospace
- ·Healthcare
- ·Education
Four steps. No surprises.
The same protocol whether you're a 25-person Ottawa startup or a 2,500-person Eastern Ontario employer.
- Step 01
Intake & scope
Same-business-day response. Confidential consultation, scope definition, conflict check, engagement letter.
- Step 02
Plan & interview
Investigation plan, document review, witness identification, structured interviews with complainant, respondent, and witnesses.
- Step 03
Analysis & findings
Credibility assessment, evidence weighing, application of the legal test, draft findings on the balance of probabilities.
- Step 04
Report & recommendations
Tribunal-ready written report, debrief with HR / legal, remediation recommendations and policy gap notes.
Do you need a workplace investigation? Find out in 5 minutes.
Free Ontario workplace investigation quiz — know your OHSA duty, matter complexity, realistic cost range, and the next three steps in 5 minutes. Built specifically for Ontario employers navigating OHSA Bill 168 and the Human Rights Code.
“The findings report held up under external legal review without a single revision. Half the cost of the law firm we used last time — and finished in three weeks instead of three months.”
Cases we've closed. Anonymized for confidentiality.
Workplace Investigation in a Recreation Organization
Independent investigation and systematic culture remediation transformed a recreation organization facing multiple harassment allegations into a model of workplace accountability.
Read case →Workplace InvestigationsWorkplace Investigation in the Public Sector
Tribunal-tested investigation methodology applied to a sensitive public-sector matter.
Read case →Workplace InvestigationsWorkplace Investigation at a Canadian Tech Company
Independent investigation plus remediation program that transformed team culture in six months.
Read case →Workplace investigation FAQ for Ottawa employers.
Can you investigate workplace complaints at federal government agencies in Ottawa?
We investigate complaints for private-sector and provincial employers under Ontario law. Federal government investigations fall under the Canada Labour Code and typically require investigators approved under Treasury Board frameworks. We can advise on whether your situation falls under provincial or federal jurisdiction and recommend the appropriate path.
Do you offer bilingual workplace investigation services?
We can arrange French-language interpretation for witness interviews and complainant communications. For fully bilingual investigations where all documentation must be produced in both languages, we assess requirements during intake and staff accordingly.
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Dealing with an active complaint? We respond same business day. Questions about your obligations under OHSA or the Human Rights Code? One confidential call clears them up.