Digital Forensic Investigator

Forensic Focus Limited; Grande Prairie; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grande Prairie Police Service in Grande Prairie, Alberta, is seeking a Digital Forensic Investigator. The role is onsite, full-time, and mid-level.

You will collect, preserve, and forensically examine digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, gaming consoles, GPS units, cloud platforms, and removable media. You must have a two-year diploma in relevant field and at least five years of progressive digital forensics experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with industry-standard forensic hardware and software.
• Knowledge of evidentiary legislation applicable to digital evidence.
• Experience recovering encrypted or deleted data in investigations.

Responsibilities

• Collect, preserve, and forensically examine digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, gaming consoles, GPS units, cloud platforms, and removable media.
• Prepare expert reports and disclosure packages.
• Attend crime scenes and provide court testimony.
• Advise investigators on evidence-handling best practices.

Skills

Forensic hardware & software

Evidentiary legislation

Encrypted data recovery

Education

Two-year diploma in Computer Science/IT/DF/Cybersecurity

Job description

# Digital Forensic Investigator*Grande Prairie Police Service***Grande Prairie, Alberta**Onsite · Mid · Full-time### The RoleWorking within the Criminal Investigation Section, the investigator collects, preserves, and forensically examines digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, gaming consoles, GPS units, cloud platforms, and removable media. Day-to-day duties include preparing expert reports and disclosure packages, attending crime scenes, providing court testimony, and advising investigators on evidence-handling best practices.### Skills & ExperienceA two-year diploma in Computer Science, IT, Digital Forensics, or Cybersecurity is required, alongside a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in digital forensic investigations or a closely related field. Proficiency with industry-standard forensic hardware and software, knowledge of evidentiary legislation, and experience with encrypted or deleted data recovery are expected.### Who It SuitsThis role suits an experienced forensic practitioner comfortable operating within a law-enforcement environment, liaising with Crown Counsel and prosecutors, and delivering expert witness testimony. Those with a methodical approach to evidence integrity, a commitment to continuous professional development, and an interest in emerging forensic technologies will thrive here.Typical advertised salary forDigital Forensics roles in Canada:**C$98,000–C$120,000**(median C$107,000 — from22 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Digital Forensics salaries in Canada →Learn More/Apply