Detective Sergeant - Major Crime Unit - Investigative Services Division (Internal Only) 2026/27

This Job Posting is for one Detective Sergeant Positions within the Investigational Services Division - the successful applicant will be assigned to the Major Crime Unit (MCU).  

MCU Sergeants lead teams of a specialized detectives to conduct risk-based and evidence-focused investigations. Detective Sergeants supervise, assign, review work, and manage team members. Detective Sergeants are proven leaders with advanced skills conducting major crime investigations including serious assaults, sexual assaults, financial crimes, robberies, homicides and other major crimes. Detective Sergeants work collaboratively with VIIMCU and the IIO as required.

Job Description:

• Primarily a plain clothes position working 10 hour shifts


• Included in the regular ISD on-call rotation


• Willing to work overtime when there is an investigational or operational need


• Supervise and lead investigative teams to conduct complex investigations


• Conduct file review and maintain work queues


• Audit files as required


• Apply ISD Business Rules


• Build and maintain relationships with victims, witnesses and accused persons


• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and work collaboratively with partners and external agencies


• Oversee specialized portfolios within the Division


• Work proficiently in the Major Case Management environment, including the Primary Investigator, File Coordinator and Team Commander roles


• Coordinate the appropriate release of investigative information through the Community Engagement Division  


• Perform acting Staff Sergeant duties as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise complex investigations


• Demonstrated ability to mentor others in complex investigations, and effectively manage teams


• Demonstrated experience supervising Major Case investigations


• Demonstrated ability to proactively drive investigations forward, even when progress has slowed or obstacles arise


• Supervisory level knowledge of MCM principles with demonstrated FC, PI and TC experience


• Supervisory level affiant and interview skills


• Knowledge and experience with Non-conventional Investigative Techniques


• Fundamental understanding of the Crown/Police Disclosure MOU and Electronic Disclosure processes
  


• Ability to multi-task and work effectively under compressed timelines


• Advanced risk management and threat assessment skills

This posting is for one (1) position with anticipated start date in January 2027. 

How to Apply

Please upload the following documents:

1. One page cover letter

2. "Application for Position or Supplemental Duty" form signed by by current supervisor and manager

       Link here: Application for Position or Supplemental Duty

3. Up to four (4) pages supporting materials to support how you meet the preferred qualifications 

4. Interviews to take place May 19-27, 2026

• Applicants can anticipate a thirty (30) minute interview consisting of three (3) to four (4) behavioral/situational questions

Applications must be submitted before Friday, May 15, 2026 at 09:00 hours