Nick

Workplace Investigator

Nick is a seasoned workplace investigator with extensive experience in public sector environments, including post-secondary institutions and municipalities.

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He also has experience with private sector employers in manufacturing, financial services, and other industries. An investigator since 2006, Nick has completed more than 150 workplace investigations.

Expertise

Nick excels at complex, multi-dimensional investigations involving bullying, human rights violations, Indigenous rights issues, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. He is recognized for building rapport with interviewees, creating a safe and comfortable interview environment, and producing accessible reports with actionable recommendations.

Background

Nick held senior HR leadership positions before becoming a full-time workplace investigator. From 2010–2019, he served as HR Consultant and Human Rights Officer at Fleming College, managing harassment and human rights issues and conducting investigations involving faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. Prior to that, he served as Assistant Director of HR for Canada at a multinational service organization (2003–2010) and has worked in HR leadership since 1998. He was drawn to investigations by his natural curiosity about interpersonal issues and his commitment to supporting people through conflict.

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Experience

Complex Investigations

Harassment

Post-Secondary & Public Sector

Violence

Human Rights

Indigenous Rights

Education

Honours BSc in Psychology, York University

Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL)

Member, Human Resources Professionals Association

Member, Canadian Chapter of the Association of Workplace Investigators

Certified in Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Commission of Canada

Federal Secret Security Clearance

Additional training: Workplace Assessments, Assessing Credibility, Investigating Complex Cases

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Our Process

01 Discovery

Typically within 24 hours of your inquiry, our intake specialist will connect with you to understand the circumstances, allegations, relevant policies or legislation, timelines, and any special considerations.

02 Investigator Selection

Based on your needs, we recommend a Lead Investigator and provide their bio and hourly rate. Once approved, we conduct a conflict check to ensure neutrality.

03 Engagement

We prepare a Terms of Reference and Agreement outlining our mutual roles and commitments. After approval, we schedule a kickoff meeting to confirm details and coordinate communications to the parties and relevant stakeholders.

04 Investigation

With everything in place, the investigation begins. You’ll receive regular status updates throughout the process. At conclusion, we deliver a clear, peer reviewed, comprehensive report including findings, analysis, and—when appropriate—recommendations.

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Why work with Certitude?

At Certitude, we bring clarity and confidence to even the most complex workplace matters. Our investigators are selected for their expertise, neutrality, and professionalism—and we’ve built a process that ensures fairness, consistency, and quality.

Expertise with Complex and Sensitive Allegations
Consistent, Defensible Process and Reporting
Truly Neutral and Fair Approach
Deep Bench of Skilled Investigators

Certitude conducts investigations at the request of employers. We do not engage directly with employees. We do not provide legal advice.