Private-Investigators for hire
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Communication Skills6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED31%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree26%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
Fast Track InvestigationsFreelanceLarrek InvestigationTime at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years13%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Sep. 8, 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $53,036 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,300 – $105,133 yearly
*Indeed data (CA)
Contract Private Investigator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationHazard IdentificationCustomer ServiceSalesDriving LicenceAnti-Money Laundering+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSafety and Uniformed Services ExperienceSecurityPrivate Investigator (Contract)
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationPipeline+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSensorsAnalysis SkillsPOSPrivate Investigator
London, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationResidential Property InspectionsCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipSecurityLoss PreventionSurveillanceIncident ReportingDe-Escalation TechniquesPrivate Investigator (Labour dispute)
Surrey, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingNaloxone AdministrationDriving LicenceFire Safety+9 moreSkills
LeadershipMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareMicrosoft OutlookPrivate Investigator
Brampton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceSmart ServeWHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingDrivingCCTVPrivate Investigator - oncall
Toronto, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCustomer ServiceConstruction ExperienceFacilities MaintenanceDriving Licence+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCCTVSurveillanceEnglishWritten Report WritingLeadership
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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 110 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: Driving Licence, Security and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to private-investigators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private-investigators include: contract private investigator, private investigator (labour dispute) and ASSET PROTECTION MANAGER / INVESTIGATOR.
What level of education is common for a private investigator?
High school diploma or GED 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 12 years of professional experience.
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