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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Communication Skills6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree35%Vocational or technical training28%High school diploma or GED25%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years2%3-5 years16%Current company
Aberdeen InvestigationsAFIMAC Global
Fast Track InvestigationsTime at current job
Less than a year41%1-2 years21%2-5 years21%
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Last updated: Aug. 30, 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $53,062 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,300 – $105,165 yearly
*Indeed data (CA)
Private Investigator
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
RIBO LicenseFraud DetectionFraud Prevention and DetectionFirst Aid CertificationLLQPCPR+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCase File MaintenanceFilingData CollectionTrauma-Informed CareDe-Escalation TechniquesPrivate Investigator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationSecurityIncident CommandWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCrisis Containment StrategiesLaw EnforcementDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-EscalationPrivate Investigator
Pickering, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesCPRDriving LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsDriving LicenceOrganizational SkillsCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSurveillance OperationsPrivate Investigator (Contract)
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationPipeline+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSensorsAnalysis SkillsPOSPrivate Investigator
Brampton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceSmart ServeWHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingDrivingCCTVPrivate Investigator & Security Operator
Brantford, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceSmart ServeSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard Licence+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSecurity Guard LicenceFirst Aid CertificationLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
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What's the average time to fill a private investigator role?
The average time to fill a private investigator role is 115 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do private-investigators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a private investigator include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a private investigator?
Common licenses or certifications for private-investigators include: Security, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to private-investigators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private-investigators include: private investigator & security operator and private investigator (contract).
What level of education is common for a private investigator?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a private investigator in Canada, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?
Most private-investigators have 23 years of professional experience.
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