Digital Forensics Specialist

Effective April 1, 2024 the salary range for this position is $82,217 to $121,155 per year. The new rates, effective retroactive to April 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

About Us
The Ontario Internal Audit Division is dedicated to the provision of modern internal audit services. Modern internal auditing is an independent and objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Information management and information technology services include specialized audit, risk assessment and advisory services in information management and information technology projects including new systems under development, systems and information technology project management, information and infrastructure security and information technology operations.

The Ontario Public Service is also proud to offer:
• comprehensive group insurance plan covering basic life insurance, health, dental, vision care/hearing, and long term income protection
• defined benefit pension plan
• and flexible work arrangements

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?

The Opportunity
Do you have a passion for digital forensics? Are you looking for a great career and rewarding future where you can make a difference in the lives of Ontarians? If so, then consider this exciting opportunity to join the Forensic Investigation Team where you will apply your skills in digital forensics to lead and participate in the conduct of digital forensic investigations including intake, planning, acquisition, analysis and reporting. In addition to providing digital forensics expertise and consultative advice to colleagues and clients.

How do I qualify?

Technical Expertise

• you have demonstrated skills in conducting digital forensic investigations
• you have experience with digital forensic software, tools and techniques to acquire and analyze electronic data from computers, external media, networks, mobile data devices, and cloud environments
• you have knowledge of relevant law, rules of evidence and chain of custody best practices and processes
• you have the ability to use spreadsheet and database management software to consolidate, manage and analyze data
• you have knowledge and experience interpreting Internet browser cache, history data, and different operation systems' artifacts
• you have a sound understanding of related professional standards and security methodologies, tools and techniques
• you have knowledge of emerging I&IT trends, best practices and developments to provide input into the selection and use of forensic methodologies, techniques, products and tools
• you have knowledge of data analytics, data analytics tools, methodologies and techniques

Investigative, Analytical and Judgment Skills

• you demonstrate professional skills and knowledge of investigative procedures and methodologies
• you have analytical and research skills to assess relevance of information
• you have the ability to exercise good judgment in order to identify, solve and escalate problems as required
• you can identify and take necessary, appropriate and timely action in response to complex and/or critical issues
• you possess excellent time management skills to independently develop, plan and complete work
• you are able to work both independently and as part of a team while under pressure to meet conflicting and changing deadlines

Relationship Management and Communication Skills

• you have strong written and oral communication skills to prepare and clearly articulate technically detailed investigative reports to senior management and non-technical audiences
• you have effective relationship building, communication, influencing, mediation and facilitation skills to nurture strong working relationships, work cooperatively with stakeholders, and provide technical advice and consultation