Private Investigators for hire in Ontario, ON
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 6%
- Surveillance
- 6%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 40%
- Vocational or technical training
- 30%
- Master's degree
- 21%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
The Commissionaires
Phoenix Loss Control
- Self-Employed
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
- Less than a year
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,129 profiles for Private Investigators in Ontario, ON
Last updated: Oct. 24, 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ontario, ON: $55,268 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,200 – $115,451 yearly
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Private Investigator
Mississauga, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
CoachingFitness Training or Instruction ExperienceCustomer ServiceCPR Level C and AED CertificationCertified Fitness InstructorAED Certification+7 moreSkills
LeadershipSurveillanceIncident ResponseSecurityWriting SkillsWritten Report WritingLoss Prevention Investigator
Mississauga, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceCPR Level C and AED CertificationEmergency First Aid and CPR Level C CertificateDriving LicenceSmart ServeAED Certification+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCorporate Investigator
North York, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceCPR Level C and AED CertificationEmergency First Aid and CPR Level C CertificateDriving LicenceSmart ServeAED Certification+11 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsRisk ManagementLaw EnforcementCustomer ServicePrivate Investigator
Brampton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceSmart ServeSecurityWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingDrivingCCTVInvestigator
Guelph, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCPR Level C and AED CertificationEmergency First Aid and CPR Level C CertificateDriving Licence+12 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsSurveillanceData CollectionWritten Report WritingRisk AnalysisRisk ManagementPrivate Investigator
North York, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceSmart ServeAED Certification+7 moreSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsDe-Escalation TechniquesMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord Processing
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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 145 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, surveillance and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for private investigators?
Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence 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: injunction investigator, corporate investigator and investigator.
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 Ontario, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?
Most private investigators have 21 years of professional experience.
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