Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) is a non-profit corporation that brings together the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources to investigate serious and organized crime. ALERT is comprised of personnel from municipal police agencies, RCMP, and civilian staff that work together on elite teams throughout Alberta focusing on organized crime, human trafficking, auto crimes and child exploitation.

ALERT is looking to hire three (3) full-time Digital Forensic Examiners for our Edmonton office.

This position reports to the Forensic Supervisor and works as part of a team with investigators, other forensic technicians and Crown Counsel in gathering evidence to bolster cases specifically related to internet child exploitation investigations.

The salary range for this position, hired as a Certified Digital Forensic Examiner is $109,990.40 to $130,000.00 per annum. The salary range for this position, hired as an Understudy is $90,001.60 to 104,998.40 per annum.

The work arrangement for this position is in-person, on-site (not hybrid or remote).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Forensic Supervisor, the duties and responsibilities of the Digital Forensic Examiner include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Acquisition and verification of data from computer systems, data storage devices and mobile devices.
• Analysis of data to gather evidence in support of criminal charges identified by the investigative team.
• Categorization of child sexual abuse media (CSAM) for presentation in court.
• Presentation and detailed reporting of evidentiary findings as they relate to the forensic examinations conducted.
• Provide testimony in Criminal court relating to evidence and the results of forensic examinations.
• Conduct examinations of mobile devices and other devices that may contain digital evidence.
• Provide technical assistance and opinions to investigators and investigations where required.
• Attend search scenes throughout Province of Alberta to assist law enforcement with the seizure of devices under lawful warrant.
• Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills by possessing a degree, diploma or certificate, from a recognized educational institute. Equivalency of a combination of self-learning and higher education courses could be considered if the candidate can display the required skills and knowledge.

The following qualifications have been identified as required:

• Knowledge of computer hardware, including an above-average ability to identify and articulate the purpose of components, and the ability to disassemble and re-assemble computer systems.
• Knowledge of computer software, including an above-average ability to use, learn and explain the functionality of a wide variety of software, including but not limited to internet web browsers, word processors, picture/video viewing programs, and file sharing programs.
• Knowledge of file operating systems, including the ability to articulate and practice the storage, moving, copying and accessing of files.
• Knowledge of the usage of the internet, including the basic fundamentals of HTML, searching the internet, downloading, uploading programs, using P2P or other file sharing programs, and experience with forums or other messaging systems.
• Knowledge of networking components and fundamentals.

The following qualifications have been identified as desirable and would be considered an asset:

• Knowledge of computer forensic procedures and practice.
• Experience and training in the use of computer forensic software, including but not limited to Encase, Access Data, or X-Ways Forensic.
• Recognized training in mobile device evidence recovery.
• Familiarity and experience conducting forensic examinations in a law enforcement setting.
• Experience in court proceedings and giving evidence relating to computer forensic examinations.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH ALERT:

• Employer Paid Group Life and Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid Extended Health & Dental Benefits
• Virtual Health Care, Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs (including access to on-site gym)
• Annual Employer Contributions to Health Care Spending Account &/or Lifestyle Spending Account (coverage for family recreational activities, pet health care & boarding, cosmetic procedures, alternative health services, general interest education, and more)
• Employer Matching Contributions to a Group RSP Program
• Educational Assistance and Training Opportunities
• Paid Vacation starting at Three (3) Weeks
• ALERT observes 13 provincial and national holidays.

APPLICATIONS:

The competition will close on April 24, 2025.

The successful candidates will be required to submit to and pass an RCMP enhanced security screening process and undergo psychological screening (pre-employment and throughout tenure). Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ALERT is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all candidates that meet above qualifications to submit their applications.

Application question(s):

1. Do you understand that the work arrangement for this position. It is in-person, on site (not remote, nor hybrid)?
2. The required RCMP enhanced security clearance requires that the successful applicant hold Canadian Citizenship or are a Canadian Permanent Resident. Please confirm that you hold one of these.
3. Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant may be exposed to traumatic files and/or disturbing images (may include child sexual abuse material), ALERT requires the successful candidates to undergo a pre-hire psychological screening, plus ongoing confidential wellness assessments. Do you agree to this process?
4. This successful candidate will be required to work in-person, on-site at our ALERT Edmonton Office. There is no relocation package offered for this position. Please confirm that you are able to commute to and from the office daily for work.