Private Investigators for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
Leadership5%Communication Skills4%Time Management4%Education level
Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree29%Master's degree29%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
City of Ottawa By-Law Services
RCMP
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Time at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 642 profiles for Private Investigators in Ottawa, ON
Last updated: Oct. 21, 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $55,950 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,200 – $115,490 yearly
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Security & Investigative Services
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPRFirst Aid ProtocolsSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSecuritySurveillanceLoss PreventionSecurity
Gatineau, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationAED CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDriving+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementWriting SkillsComputer OperationSecurity & Investigations Officer
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipInformation ManagementData CollectionSurveillanceRisk AnalysisSecurity Analyst
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceFirst Aid CertificationPhysical InterventionCPRCPR CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningRecruitingHuman ResourcesManagementBilingual Security Officer
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceAED CertificationCPR Level C and AED CertificationCPRDriving LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementMarketingCoachingCPR CertificationCPR Level C and AED CertificationAsset Protection
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationContraband DetectionFirst Aid CertificationCPROxygen TherapyCPR CertificationSkills
Loss PreventionCCTVSurveillanceSecurityStore ManagementRetail Management
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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 143 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for private investigators?
Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: First Aid Certification, CPR 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: security & investigative services, founder & principal investigator and security analyst.
What level of education is common for a private investigator?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a private investigator in Ottawa, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?
Most private investigators have 25 years of professional experience.
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