Report Writing for Investigators

Central Time (CT) Online	May 08, 2025	$595.00 + tax
Central Time (CT) Online	November 05, 2025	$595.00 + tax

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“The chances of me enjoying writing an investigative report? About the same as me becoming the New Face of L’Oreal.”

This report writing course is designed for investigators, human resources professionals, inspectors, regulators, auditors, complaint-handlers and anyone else who has to put pen to appear at the end of – or during – any kind of fact-finding process, including an investigation.

If you find writing reports somewhat challenging – and are looking for ways to make them less so – you are not alone. For some of us, writing a report can be a real chore. How do I structure my report? How long should it be? What should I include? What should I leave out?  What format should I use?  How do I ensure that the report is objective, accurate and thorough?

Worry not. This course is focused on making the entire report writing process as simple and as painless as possible.

The course will cover:

• a strategic approach to report writing
• how to write effectively and convincingly
• presenting information logically and coherently
• an effective and easy to use report writing framework
• style and formatting tips
• making the writing process less scary

There are exercises and examples throughout the day. No role plays – we promise.

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This course has been accredited by the LS of Ontario

10 minutes Professionalism,

30 minutes Equality and Inclusion Professionalism

and LSBC for 6.50 hours of continuing professional development.

The program is accredited by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) for 6 hours.

Testimonials

Great course! Thanks for sharing your real-life experiences to illustrate key points.
Manager, Employers’ Advisers Office

Case study exercise and review of pertinent case law were very helpful.
Manager, Employers’ Advisers Office

Excellent!
Law Society of BC

Instructor was really amazing. Spent the time ensuring we understood it all.
Compliance Coordinator, College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia

Good emphasis of important pieces.
HR Business Partner, Tolko Industries Ltd.

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Instructor

Soussana S Karas

Soussanna is currently the Associate General Counsel with Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, leading teams responsible for litigation, policy and compliance functions at the MPAC.

Soussanna was most recently the Director, Licensing and Training at the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). As part of her role, Soussanna assigned investigations and reviewed investigation reports with respect to illegal activity by electrical contractors in Ontario.

Prior to her Director, Licensing role, Soussanna was responsible for ESA’s prosecution and administrative appeals programs and provided advice with respect to ESA’s enforcement and administrative litigation, including case management, investigation, tribunal hearings and prosecution.

Soussanna’s close to 20 years of litigation practice covers a broad range of administrative, civil and quasi-criminal matters, with the particular focus on administrative tribunal litigation and prosecutions before the Ontario Court of Justice, under the Ontario Provincial Offences Act. Soussanna appeared before all levels of the court in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Appeal.

Soussanna has presented on the subject of effective writing on a number of occasions, the latest example – presenter and workshop facilitator at the Osgoode Certificate for Provincial Offences Court Practice course.

Soussanna has a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School and is a Part Time Professor of Information and Privacy Law at Ontario Tech University.