Senior Piracy Investigator

Rogers Communications, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A major telecommunications company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Piracy Investigator to contribute to content protection strategies by investigating unauthorized media distribution. The role involves conducting detailed investigations, delivering reports, analyzing piracy trends, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in online investigations, particularly in anti-piracy, and a solid technical background.

Benefits

Health & well-being benefits

Donation matching

Paid time off for volunteering

Pension plan & Employee stock options

Generous employee discounts

Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience conducting online investigations, preferably in anti-piracy.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP, Internet routing, and HTTP(S).
• Experience working with cross-functional departments is a plus.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed investigations into individuals and organizations involved in copyright infringement.
• Deliver investigative reports for civil and criminal actions.
• Analyze data and generate reports on piracy trends.
• Manage external vendors for deliverables.

Skills

Online investigating

Technical understanding of TCP/IP

Knowledge of copyright infringement investigations

Social media investigation

Job description

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We are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network and content Canadians love—and our innovative team is growing. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and the communities where we live and work. We have a variety of business units with exciting and meaningful work waiting for you, including Communications, HR, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Real Estate. If you are considering your next step, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Come build a rewarding career at Rogers and be a driving force behind our success story!

Reporting to the Director of Copyright and Broadband, the Senior Piracy Investigator will contribute to Rogers Content Protection Strategy by investigating, analyzing, and drafting forensic reports on individuals and organizations engaged in the unauthorized distribution of Rogers live TV channels and media assets.

The successful candidate must be a self-starter with experience running online forensic investigations from start to finish. These reports will be a core part of the Content Protection Team’s strategy to impact piracy. The ability to think outside the box and create creative solutions to complex and difficult problems is a must.

What you will do:

• Conduct detailed investigations into individuals, organizations, and technical infrastructures involved in copyright infringement.
• Deliver investigative reports adapted to the intended audience that can be relied upon as the basis for civil and criminal actions.
• Provide testimony, serve as an expert witness for civil or criminal matters, and attend legal/court proceedings as needed.
• Make covert purchases through suspect stores in-person and online.
• Analyze data and generate ongoing reports to identify trends in piracy that can be used to impact our strategy.
• Manage external vendors to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Demonetize piracy sites in collaboration with payment processors and ad networks.
• Determine enforcement options and recommend the next steps for addressing piracy threats.
• Work closely with internal and external partners involved the anti-piracy work stream.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on emerging trends and technologies in online piracy.
• Proactively identify new potential piracy targets.
• Provide internal monthly case reports and update investigation tracking log.
• Contribute to internal training and knowledge-sharing initiatives to build investigative capacity across the organization.

What you bring:

• 5+ years of experience conducting online investigating, preferably in anti-piracy, digital forensics, security incident response, threat intelligence, or similar.
• Good technical understanding of TCP/IP, Internet routing, HTTP(S), and DNS is strongly preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of Internet governance and the relationships between ISPs, domain names, Whois, IP addresses, and hosting providers.
• Knowledge of steps involved in building and operating a website, including the ability to understand source code.
• Experience in the identification of collection and handling of evidence for litigation purposes.
• Ability to integrate intelligence data from various platforms to identify piracy networks.
• Knowledge of legal and illegal online content distribution methods, including streaming video, online file hosting, and peer-to-peer file sharing.
• Experience in the identification, collection and handling of evidence.
• Knowledge of social media platforms (discord, telegram, 4chan, TikTok, etc.) and how to investigate them.
• Knowledge of online marketplaces and app stores.
• Experience in copyright infringement investigations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience building relationships with cross-functional departments.
• Experience working with an Internet Service Provider or content distribution company is a bonus.
• Knowledge of copyright law or litigation is a bonus.
• Strong interviewing skills a requirement.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license.

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 1 Mount Pleasant (083), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
Background Check(s) Required: Canadian Criminal Record Check, Credit Check, and Driver's Abstract
Posting Category/Function: Finance & Accounting & Corporate Security
Requisition ID: 330115

To support career growth, collaboration, and high-performing teams, all Corporate Employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of four (4) days per week starting October 6, 2025, increasing to five (5) days per week effective February 2, 2026. We believe that in-person connection strengthens our culture and drives industry-leading performance.

At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ.

Posting Notes: Corporate

Location: Toronto, ON, CA Vancouver, BC, CA Calgary, AB, CA Montreal, QC, CA Winnipeg, MB, CA Ottawa, ON, CA

Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including:

• Health & well-being benefits
• Donation matching
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Wealth Accumulation including: Pension plan & Employee stock options
• Generous employee discounts
• Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs

*available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply