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As a Forensic Identification Specialist, you will provide timely and high-quality forensic services for the Calgary Police Service (CPS) as well as assisting Office of the Medical Examiner, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) and Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT). Primary duties include:

• Conduct forensic examination of vehicles used in crime for all types of evidence including fingerprint examination of vehicle and contents, footwear impressions, DNA samples, and hair/ fibre recovery.
• Assist Forensic Crime Scene Unit (FCSU) members in office and field assignments completing crime scene photographs, injury photographs, fingerprint and DNA collection, 3D Scanning and Rapid DNA analysis.
• Conduct forensic examination of exhibits collected by police investigator and forensics at crime scenes that are submitted to the CPS Forensic Centre.
• Obtain fingerprint impressions from and identify deceased individuals by attending city mortuary and obtaining fingerprints from human remains.
• Complete reports for the Crown and Prosecutor to be presented in court.
• Assist with training and mentorship of new FCSU members, CPS recruits, internal courses and community engagement activities.

Working Conditions: Attendance at crime scenes is required. Exposure to biohazards on a regular basis. This position will be required to bend, kneel, carry, climb, stand, walk, lift up to 50lbs, push and pull awkward objects. This position will be involved in activities requiring coordination of movements and may involve working in confined spaces. This position will be required to do shift work, including weekends and overtime.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Science, Forensics, Criminal justice or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year experience in a laboratory related environment or policing environment.

• The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain designation as a Community Peace Officer Level 2 and expected to attend and pass the following:

• Understudy program (4 months); an in-house program designed to be incorporated into onsite training. Designed to provide the fundamentals of policy, process and techniques of Calgary Police Forensic Identification Specialists.

• 9 week Forensic Identification Course (FIC) at either the Canadian Police College or an equivalent. Travel is required for this course.

• Canadian Firearms Safety course.

• Annual and ongoing training and assessments related to the forensic discipline.

• Basic knowledge of the legal system including specific knowledge of case law, policy and legislation related to disclosure and legal requirements.

• Success in this role requires: coaching and development, communication, efficiency and thoroughness, planning and prioritizing/visionary; relationship building, self-confidence, and service orientation.

Pre-employment Requirements

• An enhanced security clearance and pre-employment polygraph will be conducted.
• Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Education obtained from out of country must have or be able to obtain, an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for confirmation of equivalent credentials.

Position and Pay Information

Business Unit: Calgary Police Services

Union: CUPE Local 38

Position Type: 1 Permanent

Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $48.54 - 64.88 per hour

Hours of work: Non-Standard 40 hour work week.

Days of work: This position works four on - four off shift rotation

Location: 1010 - 26 Avenue S.E.

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: June 2, 2026

Job ID: 314314