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Most popular skills

Surveillance 5%
Writing Skills 5%
Communication Skills 4%

Education level

Master's degree 39%
Bachelor's degree 35%
Vocational or technical training 22%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 12%

Current company

Aberdeen Investigations Inc
Larrek Investigations
Walmart

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 25%
1-2 years 16%
2-5 years 44%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,707 profiles for Private Investigators in Markham, ON

Last updated: Jul. 6, 2026

Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Markham, ON: $54,708 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $42,272$70,803 yearly

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LECTURER/TEACHER/TUTOR/INSTRUCTOR/TRAINER

Toronto, ON

Licenses & certifications

Writing SkillsPublic RelationsWHMIS CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceIncident Management

Skills

Communication SkillsSurveillanceLoss PreventionLaw EnforcementSecurityCustomer Service

Tactical Mobile Guard

Toronto, ON

Licenses & certifications

SecurityAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationEmergency ManagementSecurity Guard Licence

Skills

ManagementWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCCTVMicrosoft Office

Security Investigator

Stouffville, ON

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeSecurityFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationDrivingCPR Certification

Skills

Microsoft OfficeCustomer ServiceServingSalesSales ManagementCooking

Shelter and Housing Manager

Richmond Hill, ON

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationDrivingCPR CertificationDriving LicenceBLS Certification

Skills

MultilingualArabicFarsiInterpretationPresentation SkillsEnglish

Private Investigator

Markham, ON

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeClass G LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCPR Certification

Skills

Writing SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCustomer ServiceComputer SkillsMicrosoft Word

Investigative Specialist

North York, ON

Licenses & certifications

CantoneseMandarinEnglish

Skills

Writing SkillsLaw EnforcementSecurityLoss PreventionCCTVMicrosoft Office

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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 79 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: surveillance, writing skills and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a private investigator?

Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: First Aid Certification, Security and CPR Certification.

What are some job titles related to private investigators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private investigators include: auto sales agent, senior health and safety manager and manager, private banking operations.

What level of education is common for a private investigator?

Master's degree is the most common level of education for a private investigator in Markham, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?

Most private investigators have 12 years of professional experience.

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