Digital Forensic Specialist

City of Brandon Posted:
December 18, 2025 Expires:
January 11, 2026

This full-time, permanent position of 40 hours per week will be offered in accordance with conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the City of Brandon and the Brandon Police Association. This opportunity is open to all applicants; however, first consideration may be given to current BPA members. The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this position.

NOTE: Successful applicants must obtain satisfactory results from a criminal background investigation.

$85,440.26 – $93,470.36 per year (2025 Rates)

11:59pm on January 11, 2025

This competition will include testing and an interview.

The successful candidate can expect a dynamic environment, which requires the use of specialized software and hardware to examine various digital devices to support investigations. The Digital Forensics Specialist conducts forensic examinations of computer systems, mobile devices, cellular phones, gaming consoles, GPS, and other data storage devices and will work in conjunction and as part of a team with investigators and Crown Counsel in gathering evidence to support criminal investigations.

The Digital Forensics Specialist will be required to prepare reports detailing the findings of those examinations in accordance with policy and will be required to provide testimony relating to those reports and evidence gathered.

In addition, the Digital Forensics Specialist shall in the performance of duties, respect and protect human dignity and maintain and uphold the human rights of all persons, ensure that health and safety programs are applied in accordance with City of Brandon policy and shall be responsible for adherence to generally accepted safe work practices within the Police Service.

• Conduct forensic examinations of seized computer systems, data storage devices, mobile devices, and any other portable devices which store electronic data.
• Remove, identify, and replace computer hardware components from seized devices to facilitate forensic examination.
• Ensure that seized digital media devices which store electronic data are properly handled to facilitate a forensic examination, including proper storage and preservation of data and forensic images.
• Responsible for concise reporting and court preparation on any digital forensic examinations.
• Assist in the execution of search warrants as required to preview and seize computers, data storage devices and other electronic storage media, including systems in a network configuration and preparing complete and accurate documents for the court and other hearings.
• Provide evidence related to any investigative assistance in regards to digital forensic examination.
• Communicate with members of the public, members of this and other law enforcement agencies including the crown attorney’s office to ensure a close and effective working relationship.
• Maintain all network and computer equipment and software assigned to the unit.
• Provide assistance to Police members investigating computer and internet related crimes.
• Research and purchase hardware and software tools to improve the function of the unit.
• Provide support, education, assistance, leadership, and training to the team and to other members within the service and community.
• Attend meetings, sit on boards/committees, and attend speaking engagements as required.
• Remain current with mobile and computer operating systems, software applications, tools and techniques. Provide recommendations for available training opportunities to supervisors.
• Develop and modify software scripts to analyze unsupported applications or file types when required.
• Maintain databases regarding the categorization of explicit child sexual exploitation and abuse materials.
• Maintain data integrity as well as the backup and restoration of all investigative data.
• Participate in the hiring process of new members.
• Work with confidential information in order to preserve, collect and present technological evidence as it relates to Criminal Code offences before the courts, including updating of reports…