Forensic Analyst

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Apply By: Wednesday, November 25, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Forensic Analyst

Job ID:

250741

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Centre of Forensic Sciences

City:

Sault Ste Marie

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Permanent

Job code:

61802 - Forensic Analyst 2

Salary:

$1,171.91 - $1,393.37 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Do you have experience working in a routine, high throughput environment? Are you systematic in your work and able to follow protocols, yet confident and capable of solving problems on your own initiative when required? If you value quality and enjoy working within a team supporting the broad objectives of a large organization, we invite you to apply for the role of Forensic Analyst with the Ontario Centre of Forensic Sciences. Do not let the title of this position deter you.

The role of Forensic Analyst at the Centre of Forensic Sciences is largely administrative in nature, requiring exceptional attention to detail, adherence to protocols, solid customer service skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. We are looking to attract people who are comfortable with the type of work conducted within a forensic science laboratory. This means that you are able to handle potentially biohazardous materials and are exceptionally resilient to information that may be graphic in nature. However, a background in science is not a prerequisite for the position. Forensic Analysts play a vital role receiving, processing, and returning evidence that has been submitted to the Centre of Forensic Sciences pursuant to the investigation of crimes against property and person and to support the Ontario Coroner's system.

This work includes discussing submissions with investigators and providing clear, accurate and timely advice. Forensic Analysts operate at the point-of-entry for all downstream forensic examinations, and they are responsible for establishing the initial chain-of-custody of evidence and items received. Failure to maintain the integrity of evidence upon receipt can result in miscarriages of justice and as such we are seeking people who are highly disciplined when working in a busy environment, who thrive doing repetitive work, can operate within an accredited and regulated workplace, and who value supporting the administration of justice and public safety programs in Ontario.

The successful candidate will be located at the regional facility in Sault Ste. Marie, a thriving northern community of 75,000 people surrounded by lakes, forests and natural beauty.

The Sault Ste. Marie laboratory has 25 full-time staff including two forensic analysts who work closely together within this group. Workplace community is therefore very important. The Centre of Forensic Sciences more broadly is a supportive and progressive organization of approximately 300 staff, with opportunities to develop personally and professionally over the course of a fulfilling career providing critical public services. If you are able to demonstrate these abilities we look forward to your application.

Note: The results of this competition may be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill current and upcoming opportunities within the next 14 months following the competition completion.

About the job

• Receive, document, and handle forensic evidence items submitted from investigating agencies across Ontario.
• Ensure that evidence items and associated documentation are submitted in accordance with CFS policies and acceptance guidelines.
• Cross reference incoming and outgoing evidence against appropriate documentation to ensure all information is complete and accurate and that all necessary documentation has been provided.
• Use a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and ancillary software to record receipt of evidence and to upload relevant case information.
• Ensure evidence items are properly packaged and uniquely identifiable.
• Initiate the chain of custody for all items and record evidence transfers.
• Follow documented evidence handling and processing procedures.
• Confer with CFS section managers and staff regarding specific requirements in non-standard cases and when processing priority cases.
• Advise investigators, coroners, and other law enforcement officials on the protocols, practices and guidelines for the acceptance, collection, handling, storage, submission, disposal and return of evidentiary items.

What you bring to the team

** MANDATORY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTION FOR ALL APPLICANTS **

Please read and respond to the following question. Your response must be 250 words or less and included with your application. Submit everything as one document (i.e, along with your cover letter and resume to Job ID 250741). Please note that if you do not include a response to the question below your application will not be considered further.

The role of Forensic Analyst 2 at the Centre of Forensic Sciences is an extremely important one, requiring acute attention to detail while working in a time-sensitive, high-volume environment. The work can often be repetitive, and incumbents are required to adhere to strict procedures while demonstrating an ability to recognize non-conforming evidence submissions and taking independent action to resolve them. The role also requires excellent interpersonal skills to work within a small team. Describe how your experiences and personal qualities match these requirements.

Administrative Skills

- You have demonstrable experience working in a routine high-volume administrative environment.
- You can adhere strictly to administrative policies, procedures and protocols.
- You have demonstrable organization skills to determine work priorities, effectively manage time and respond to client and CFS staff needs in an environment of changing administrative pressures.
- You have knowledge of administrative procedures to process invoices, order supplies, and update inventory and asset control.
- You can prepare and proofread correspondence and other documents.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

- You can accurately assess the acceptability, relevance and completeness of evidence samples on receipt, determine case priorities and, when applicable, the sequence of examinations between CFS sections.
- You can recognize non-conformances and take independent action to resolve them.

Communication Skills

- You have demonstrable written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with fellow staff, managers, clients and external vendors.
- You can maintain confidentiality when required.
- You have written communication skills to compose letters while ensuring accuracy in grammar and spelling.

Knowledge

- You have a general understanding of quality assurance practices and accreditation.
- You are able to gain and retain knowledge of quality assurance and accreditation standards specifically for forensic laboratories related to receipt, handling, storage and documentation of exhibits and evidence samples.
- You have a general understanding of health and safety practices and procedures to ensure safe handling and preservation of biological material.
- You are able to gain and retain knowledge of these practices and procedures specifically for forensic evidence samples.
- You have the ability to gain a general knowledge of the disciplines of forensic science and the scientific work of CFS sections in order to assess the acceptability and completeness of submitted evidence samples and to appropriately distribute items for analysis

Computer Skills

- You have experience using computer software programs including word-processing, spread sheets and databases (e.g. Word and Excel) to the extent that you can enter and retrieve information and produce materials such as reports, tables and correspondences.
- You possess sufficient computer literacy to learn new task-specific computer applications.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 2 English Permanent, 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3

Category:

Administrative and Support Services

Posted on:

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• T-SL-250741/26(2)

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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