Forensic Imager

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander, Investigation and Support Bureau are seeking a qualified individual to join the Digital Forensics Unit. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will process and forensically image computer technology related evidence for examination by investigators.

About Us:
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,400 civilian employees and 830 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.

Digital Forensics (DF) provides innovative specialized investigative services to O.P.P. members, Ontario municipal police services and government ministries dealing with investigations involving digital evidence. It assists with the identification, preservation, forensic recovery, analysis and interpretation of digital data derived from an electronic device whether stored locally or in the cloud.

The OPP Values promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:

- Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
- Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
- Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.

**OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the
**OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the
**OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
**Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

**What can I expect to do in this role?**: To process and forensically image computer technology related evidence for examination by investigators. To develop processes and techniques for extracting and recovering critical investigative data from typical and non-typical electronic devices.

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:

- Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.
- Valid Ontario Driver's License.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**: Knowledge of relevant federal and provincial statutes including current case law decisions pertaining to the extraction of electronic data from computer related technology.

Knowledge of and experience with electronic devices capable of storing and transmitting data, such as hard drives, mobile devices, digital video recorders, gaming consoles.

Knowledge of and experience with various operating systems, such as Windows, MAC, Linux.

Knowledge of various file systems, such as FAT32, NTFS, AFS, and communication protocols, such as 802.11, Bluetooth, used in classic and modern electronic devices.

Knowledge of the inner workings of hard drives, components and firmware, connectivity standards, such as IDE, SATA, SCSI and USB, ESATA, FIREWIRE, and practical knowledge of electronic circuits as it applies to data storage and transmission.

Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other software, such as Adobe Acrobat, Snagit, Skype, for generating reports, meetings, presentations, and court disclosure.

Knowledge of best practices relating to security, continuity and handling of evidence as imposed by Digital Forensics, other OPP policies, best practices in the field, and case law to ensure the continuity and integrity of the evidence.

Analytical, problem-solving, organization and technical skills to conduct forensic imaging and the extraction of electronic evidentiary data for continued investigation from various computer and mobile technology related devices. Problem solving when encountering technical issues that would not fall within expected resolution options, such as encountering a non-functional hard drive and determining the best approach to resolve and extract evidence.

Advanced oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with staff and clients, provide technical support and input, and communicate complex technical information.

**Additional Information**: Ensure that you read the job description to make sure you understand this job. Even if you don't meet every requirement in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

**Application Instructions**: Resume / cover letter must be received no later than 11:59 pm on 03