Police Investigators and Other Investigative Professionals perform some or all of the following duties:

• Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects to gather evidence
• Conduct criminal investigations and prepare detailed reports
• Collect, preserve, and analyze physical and digital evidence
• Conduct surveillance using investigative tools and technologies
• Obtain search warrants and execute arrests where authorized
• Testify in court proceedings as expert witnesses
• Coordinate with law enforcement agencies and forensic units
• Investigate cybercrime, financial crimes, and organized crime activities
• Supervise and coordinate junior officers and investigative teams
• Conduct death investigations (coroners and medical examiners)
• Determine cause, manner, and circumstances of death
• Order or perform autopsies and forensic examinations
• Issue official death certificates and reports
• Provide public safety education and consultation services

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Several years of experience as a police officer are required for investigative roles.
• Specialized training in areas such as forensics, cybercrime, or narcotics may be required.
• In Quebec, a university degree in police investigation is required.
• Coroners and medical examiners must meet province-specific requirements.
• In several provinces, medical examiners must be licensed physicians.
• In Quebec, coroners may require professional membership in legal or medical bodies.
• Education in law, medicine, or investigative sciences is often preferred.
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency is typically required for police employment.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills are essential.