Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• May be required to appear in court as witness
• Produce reports
• Conduct investigations to locate missing persons
• Take statements

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 5 / 5F / G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Private Investigator (PI) provincial / territorial Licence

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word

Investigative expertise

• Asset searches / financial checks
• Background checks (pre-marital, pre-employments etc.)
• Child custody evidence
• Criminal harassment (stalking)
• Executive protection
• Fraud investigation
• Insurance investigations
• Intellectual property
• Missing persons / runaways
• Personal protection
• Spousal infidelity / divorce evidence
• Theft investigations
• Undercover work

Type of experience

• Audio-video surveillance
• Corporate building security
• Interviews / statement taking
• Mobile surveillance / stakeouts
• Mystery shopping
• Preparation of information (evidence) reports
• Present evidence in court
• Private investigation
• Process serving
• Security consulting (commercial / industrial)

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Bondable
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Confidential security clearance
• Secret clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Sitting
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Computer
• Internet access
• Printer
• Safety equipment / gear

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Workplace information

• On the road job

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Variable or compressed work week