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Job Title: Contract Surveillance Investigator   Date Submitted:   5 August 2026
Company Name: MDSI               Job Type:   Paid Employment
Job Location: Calgary, Alberta (with occasional travel throughout Alberta as required)   Number of Vacancies:  
Availability Requirements: Type of Employment: Part-Time
Job Description:

MDSI is a well-established Alberta private investigations firm with over 25 years in operation. MDSI has earned a strong reputation for professionalism, integrity, and quality investigative work within the insurance and civil litigation sectors.

We are seeking a licensed, contract Surveillance Investigator to join our team in Calgary.

This role is ideal for a motivated, adaptable investigator who is comfortable working independently, thrives in dynamic environments, and is committed to producing high-quality investigative results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct strategic mobile and stationary surveillance in urban and rural environments
  • Accurately observe, document, and report investigative findings
  • Produce clear, detailed, and timely written reports
  • Conduct background investigations on individuals and corporations
  • Adapt to varying schedules, including early mornings, occasional late evenings, and extended shifts
  • Travel to various locations throughout Alberta, occasionally/as required
  • Adhere strictly to MDSI’s investigative methods, standards, best practices, and code of ethics

Education Required:

  • Valid Alberta Private Investigator license
  • Own discreet, nondescript vehicle suitable for surveillance operations
  • Vehicle equipped with limo-tinted rear windows, or willingness to obtain prior to commencing surveillance
  • Own camcorder (not a cell phone) with superior optical zoom & stabilization, covert camera, and a computer, or willingness to acquire this equipment over time (can borrow equipment to start).
  • Confident, skilled driver with strong situational awareness
  • Physically fit and capable of extended periods of surveillance, both in a vehicle and on foot
  • Willing and able to work alone for prolonged periods
  • Flexible availability with the ability to start early mornings on a regular basis

  
Skills Requirements:

Preferred Attributes

  • Trainable mindset with openness to adapting to company-specific methodologies
  • Self-starter with a results-driven, accountable mindset
  • Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to blend seamlessly into a variety of environments and situations
  • Comfortable interacting with individuals from all walks of life
  • Professional, discreet, and reliable
  • Comes to work prepared each day

  
Other Requirements:

Compensation

  • Competitive hourly compensation plus mileage, disbursements, and travel expenses
  • Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility for committed, high-performing investigators

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Mileage reimbursement
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Submit cover letter and resume to emcmillan@mdsi.info.

  
Salary Requirement: $25–$40 an hour   How to Apply:   Email
Contact Name and Title:   Contact Email:   emcmillan@mdsi.info
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