Senior Computer Forensic Investigator

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service (OPS) is seeking a Senior Computer Forensics Investigator to lead complex digital investigations and forensic examinations within the Compliance Branch of the Tax Compliance and Benefits Division. The role combines advanced technical forensic expertise with investigative leadership to identify, analyze and interpret evidence.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating forensic activities, guiding examinations to be thorough and defensible, and making sound

Qualifications

• Strong background in computer forensics investigations.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel province-wide within Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring, leadership, guidance and supervision to Investigators and other staff.
• Conduct investigations of cases, including complex or sensitive cases.
• Execute search warrants and lead Investigators and other staff.
• Provide input in the preparation of position papers, notes, and other analyses.
• Lead development, planning and implementation of projects as assigned.
• Design and implement procedures for analysis of accounting and business records.

Skills

Investigative techniques

Accounting theory

Computer systems

Forensic data analysis

Tools

Forensic software

Job description

Tax Compliance & Benefits Division, Compliance Branch

Shape the Future of Digital Forensics Investigations!

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level?

Do you have a strong background in computer forensics investigations, effective communication and leadership skills?

If so, consider this opportunity with the Compliance Branch, Tax Compliance and Benefits Division of the Ministry of Finance where you will provide leadership and guidance to a team of computer forensic investigators and lead forensic investigations pertaining to offences under the Provincial Offences Act, the Criminal Code of Canada and fraud.

A Senior Computer Forensics Investigator is an experienced digital forensic professional responsible for leading complex investigations and forensic examinations. The role combines advanced technical forensic expertise with investigative leadership, using years of experience to identify, analyze, and interpret evidence.

Senior investigators provide direction on investigative strategies, mentor junior staff, coordinate forensic activities, and ensure that examinations are conducted in a thorough, accurate, and defensible manner. Their experience enables them to make sound investigative decisions, manage complex cases, and support successful investigative outcomes.

About us

The Office of Tax, Benefits and Local Finance (TBLF) develops the policy and legislative framework for Ontario's taxation and benefits systems; supports ministries to analyse and design income-testing; administers Ontario tax statutes, revenue programs and a number of benefit programs; maintains the integrity of Ontario's tax system; and manages the province's fiscal relationship with municipalities.

• Provincial Local Finance Division


• Strategy, Stewardship and Program Policy Division


• Tax Compliance and Benefits Division


• Tax Policy Division

What we do

The Compliance Branch, within the Tax Compliance and Benefits Division is responsible for:

• Providing strategic and operational leadership in a wide range of audit, review and general enforcement functions to ensure compliance with tax statutes and benefits administered by the Ministry of Finance


• Tobacco investigations and inspections, raw leaf tobacco issues, investigating leads from various sources, fuel inspections


• Forensic accounting, forensic data recovery and investigations activities for various tax statutes


• Optimizing voluntary compliance using risk assessment methods to strengthen audit and inspection enforcement activities


• Overseeing the administrative support functions in the regional offices


• Coordinating the financial planning, management tracking/reporting processes, in support of the branch's business

Information Session:

Want to learn more? Join our information session! The hiring manager will be hosting a virtual information session** on October 22. This session is a great opportunity to learn more about the role, the team, and what it's like to work as a Senior Computer Forensic Investigator.

Session Details:

• Click the following link to join: Information Session


• Date & Time: Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

**Attendance at the session is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions.

About the job

In this role you will:

• provide mentoring, leadership, guidance and supervision to Investigators and other staff in the office and in the field


• conduct investigations of cases, including complex or sensitive cases


• execute search warrants and lead Investigators and other staff


• provide input in the preparation of position papers, contentious issue notes, fact sheets and other analysis


• conducts and leads the development, planning and implementation of projects as assigned
  
• design, plan, and implement procedures for analysis of accounting and business records


• participate in the prosecution of violators

Please note: This position requires province-wide travel

What you bring to the team

Technical skills and knowledge:

You can demonstrate knowledge of:

• investigative techniques, judicial process, rules of evidence and court procedures, as well as, related legislation(e.g. Provincial Offences Act, Ontario and Canada Evidence Act, Charter of Rights, Criminal Code of Canada)


• accounting theory, practices, policies and audit standards, and procedures


• computer systems which include PC, networks, software and related equipment


• computer and mobile forensic investigative procedures, processes, methodology, forensic analysis software, and computer crime investigative techniques

Analytical skills and ability to interpret legislation:

You can demonstrate:

• analytical, problem solving and planning skills to assess the nature of contraventions and determine appropriate use of investigative methods/techniques

Interpersonal and communication skills:

You can demonstrate:

• interpersonal skills to deal with all levels of staff, executives, police, other government agencies, accounting and legal representatives


• oral and written communication skills to make recommendations, prepare investigative reports with detailed findings, draft strategies, policies, standards, templates and related technical materials


• consultation skills to act as a technical resource and provide expertise/advice

Project management and leadership skills:

You can demonstrate:

• project management and organizational skills to plan, conduct, co-ordinate and lead special projects


• leadership skills to mentor and train staff


• planning and organizational skills to develop investigative strategies

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives


• accessibility


• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions


• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs


• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

This role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)


• group health, dental, life and disability benefits


• a range of vacation and leave options


• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:

• 1 English Permanent, 33 King St W, Oshawa, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based), Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, Ontario Provincial Police Investigation/Background Interview, Social Networking Search, Special Constable

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• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.


• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad.Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirementsforthis job. We rely on the information you provide to us.


• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.


• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please ContactUs to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.