(EXTERNAL)
2026JUNE12
Forensic Digital Examiner
Full-Time Term Position
Only complete applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link below will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third-party job sites, will NOT be considered**
https://lethbridgepolice.bamboohr.com/careers/563
“The City of Lethbridge acknowledges that we are gathered on the lands of the Blackfoot people of the Canadian Plains and pays respect to the Blackfoot people past, present and future while recognizing and respecting their cultural heritage, beliefs, and relationship to land. The City of Lethbridge offers respect to the Metis and all who have lived on this land and made Lethbridge their home. Lethbridge is southwestern Alberta’s largest community, close to the Rocky Mountains and strategically located two hours south of Calgary. We are home to just over 111,000 residents and two major post-secondary institutions - the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic. The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.
The Lethbridge Police Service is currently accepting applications for a full-time fixed-term position of Forensic Digital Examiner within the Criminal Investigation Section. The anticipated term end date is December 31, 2027 with the possibility of an extension beyond that date.
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional who demonstrates strong analytical ability, sound judgement, and a commitment to supporting complex criminal investigations through specialized technical expertise.
The Digital Forensic Unit plays a critical role in modern investigations, supporting investigators through the collection, analysis, and interpretation of digital evidence from a wide range of devices and systems. As digital evidence continues to be central to policing, this position ensures evidence is examined in a manner that is forensically sound, legally compliant, and suitable for court proceedings.
Reporting to the Sergeant in charge of the Forensic Identification Unit, the Digital Forensic Examiner functions as a subject matter expert conducting advanced forensic examinations, providing technical advice to investigators, and preparing clear, defensible reports for judicial processes. The role requires independent judgment, precision, and the ability to adapt rapidly evolving technology and investigative demands.
This position offers a unique opportunity to apply advanced technical skills in a highly specialized field while directly contributing to investigative outcomes and public safety. The work you do in this role will have a direct and lasting impact on the successful resolution of investigations and the administration of justice in our community.
This temporary full-time position falls under the protection of a collective agreement associated to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 70 contract. CUPE Local 70 represents employees who are employed in number of civic departments within the City of Lethbridge.
Wage: $53.91 per hour (2026 Interim Job Rate)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week/75 hours bi-weekly (Flexible/Compressed Work Week is available)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift - plus Overtime & Weekend Work when required
The Digital Forensic Examiner will:
The successful candidate will:
The following skills are considered assets:
The successful candidate is required to consent to a police security clearance, which includes the voluntary completion and submission of a personal disclosure form (lifestyle questionnaire), criminal and police records check, reference checks and truth verification through polygraph examination.
STEPS OF HIRING PROCESS
1. Application Review - All applications (cover letter and resume) will be reviewed for relevant qualifications, education, experience, training, and skills.
2. Interview, Personal Disclosure Form (PDF), and (for external applicants) Security Clearance Declaration - Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule a Behavioral Descriptive Interview. As part of this stage:
• External applicants/non LPS employees will be required to complete a Personal Disclosure Form (PDF) and a Security Clearance Declaration.
• Internal LPS employees will be required to complete a Personal Disclosure Form (PDF) if they have not previously completed a Polygraph Examination with LPS and are applying to a position requiring a higher level of access than their current role.
3. Police Fingerprinting Check - Completion of a satisfactory police fingerprinting check.
• Applicable to external applicants/non LPS employees.
4. Polygraph Examination Procedure - Successful applicants will be required to complete a Polygraph Examination Procedure.
• Applicable to external applicants/non LPS employees.
• Applicable to internal LPS employees who have not previously completed a Polygraph Examination with LPS and who are applying to a position requiring a higher level of access than their current role.
5. Security Clearance Check - A Security Clearance Check will be conducted.
• Applicable to external applicants/non LPS employees.
6. Reference Verification - A minimum of three professional references will be conducted
• Applicable to external applicants/non LPS employees.
7. Selection and Offer - Successful candidate(s) will be selected and offered the position.
8. Fair and Uniform Process - All components of the selection process will be administered, scored, evaluated, and interpreted in a fair and uniform manner.
9. Estimated Timeline - The hiring process may take approximately two to three months.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online at:
https://lethbridgepolice.bamboohr.com/careers/563
Submissions will be accepted until Friday July 3, 2026 at 4:00PM MST
For further information on this opportunity, please contact: Sergeant Darren Birrell by email at darren.birrell@lethbridgepolice.ca
**Please note only applications submitted through the above Bamboo HR link will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third-party sites, will not be considered**
Facility Dogs
As a prospective employee it is important for you to know that LPS has two facility dogs in the workplace. LPS facility dogs are here to support our employees in positive, constructive manner. Further, LPS facility dogs support the emotional needs of victim’s and or witnesses through the Criminal Justice Process. A Facility Dog is directed by a professional with specialized expertise. Facility dogs frequent many areas of our building. In addition, we have police service dogs. Our police service dogs have minimal interaction with employees on site under the supervision of a trained handler.
Landed Immigrant/Citizenship Status Canada
The Lethbridge Police Service welcomes employment applications from those who are Canadian Citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents. As an employer, we are unable to sponsor Canadian Work Permits/Visas or Permanent Residence applications at this time.
Work Location
LPS employees are required to carry-out their assigned duties in-person at a Lethbridge Police Service facility. Our Lethbridge Police Service Headquarters are located at 135 1st Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0A1**
“THE CITY OF LETHBRIDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest.
We will only contact individuals selected for interviews.
Work Location: In person
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