Ministry of the Solicitor General
Location
Orillia, ON | Canada
Job description
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.
Note: Successful candidate is required to meet mandatory training prerequisites for the CompTia A+ certification. This is a six (6) month temporary assignment with possibility for extension. OPP/OPS members considering applying to this temporary assignment, prior to submitting a resume and covering letter, please notify your manager of your intentions to apply to this competition. Regular employees are required to have manager approval. Successful candidate will return to their home position at the conclusion of the assignment. Only business related expenses will be provided. There are no provisions for relocation, accommodation or travel (including meals or vehicles) for this position. Exact dates are to be determined
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
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions
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 forensic processes, methodologies, mechanisms and techniques as they apply to current and emerging trends in 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:
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement in this job posting
Application Instructions:
Resume / cover letter must be received no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. Submit quoting WIN ID # (if applicable) and file # 24-051 showing how your qualifications, training and experience relate to the position to: D/S/Sgt. Rejean Carriere - 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, ON L3V 7V3.
Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Telephone: 705-238-2939
Email: [email protected]
The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager
Additional Information:
Address: - 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Central Region
Compensation Group: Ontario Provincial Police Association Civilians
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Schedule: 3
Category: Corrections and Enforcement
Posted on: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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