The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Grande Prairie Police Service is looking for a dedicated Digital Forensic Investigator to join the team.
Position Responsibilities

Collecting, preserving, documenting, and processing digital evidence in accordance with legislation, forensic standards, policies, and best practices.

Conducting forensic examinations of computers, mobile devices, tablets, gaming consoles, GPS devices, cloud-based data, removable media, and other digital storage systems.

Using industry-standard forensic tools and applications to recover, analyze, and interpret digital evidence, including deleted, encrypted, hidden, damaged, or partially recoverable data.

Assessing investigative requests, determining examination priorities, recommending forensic approaches, and providing technical support and expertise throughout criminal investigations.

Preparing comprehensive technical reports, notes, disclosure packages, timelines, evidentiary summaries, and expert opinions for investigators and Crown Counsel.

Collaborating with investigators, prosecutors, and legal experts to explain digital evidence findings and recommend investigative strategies.

Attending criminal court proceedings and providing expert witness testimony regarding forensic examination methodologies, findings, and evidentiary integrity.

Attending crime scenes when required to identify, preserve, collect, and assess digital evidence, devices, and networks.

Providing technical direction to investigators regarding the seizure,



transportation, preservation, and handling of digital evidence to minimize the risk of data alteration or loss.

Maintaining and administering specialized forensic hardware, software, databases, workstations, storage systems, virtual environments, secure networks, and evidence management systems.

Developing and maintaining forensic procedures, workflows, and operational guidelines.

Providing training and technical guidance to police personnel regarding digital evidence handling, cybercrime awareness, investigative technologies, and forensic preservation procedures.

Researching emerging technologies, forensic methodologies, and industry trends to continuously enhance investigative capabilities.

Acting as a subject matter expert in digital forensics and cyber investigations and liaising with law enforcement agencies, Crown Counsel, information technology professionals, and community partners.

Participating in specialized projects and providing recommendations regarding forensic technologies, information security, digital evidence preservation, and investigative processes.

Qualifications
Education:

A two-year diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Experience

Five (5)



years of progressively responsible experience in digital forensic investigations, digital evidence analysis, cyber investigations, or a related forensic technology setting.

Experience conducting forensic acquisition, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence.

Experience using forensic software and hardware to conduct triage and comprehensive forensic examinations.

Experience preparing disclosure materials, technical reports, and evidentiary documentation.

Experience working with confidential, sensitive, graphic, and disturbing materials.

Experience with network technologies, operating systems, and digital evidence management.

Experience providing testimony or presenting technical findings would be considered an asset.

Experience working within policing, public safety, or criminal justice environments would be considered an asset.

Please Note

An equivalent combination of education, certifications, and directly related experience may be considered.

A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence is preferred.

Ability to obtain and maintain Enhanced Security Clearance is preferred.

Hours
The standard workweek consists of an average of 37.5 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation
Starting Salary $45.21 - $58.43 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion
The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

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📌 Digital Forensic Investigator (Alberta)
🏢 Grande Prairie Police Service
📍 Alberta