Loss Prevention Investigator – Walmart, Gatineau, QC
Walmart Canada is hiring a Loss Prevention Investigator at its store at 640 Blvd Maloney W in Gatineau, QC. This is a regular, permanent hourly position in loss prevention, the area of the store that deals with theft and other losses, whether they come from customers or from inside the company.
ABOUT THE JOB
According to Walmart’s posting, the Loss Prevention Investigator conducts internal investigations (involving associates) and external investigations (involving customers) related to financial and physical loss, and supports the wider Loss Prevention team and its strategy. It is more specialized than most store jobs: it combines investigation work, report writing, training and contact with the police, and it requires an investigator licence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Internal investigations: investigate cases involving associates, such as malicious behaviour or policy violations, under the direction of the Regional Corporate Security Investigator.
- Large-scale theft: investigate large-scale theft, such as organized retail crime.
- Interviews and apprehensions: conduct internal interviews and external apprehensions as required.
- Reports: prepare thorough investigation reports, keep accurate case file notes and share the findings with leadership.
- Prevention: find gaps in company processes and policies, and carry out root cause analysis to prevent future breakdowns.
- Training: give in-person or online training sessions, take part in communication forums, help onboard new associates and pass on knowledge to current associates.
- Relationships: build and maintain strategic relationships with store management, local law enforcement and industry partners.
- Teamwork: stay in regular contact with the Asset Protection Investigative Analyst (APIA), the Total Loss Manager (TLM) and the Asset Protection Associate (APA), and act as their strategic partner in the day-to-day management of investigations to reduce loss and risk.
SCHEDULE, PAY AND REQUIREMENTS
- Job type: regular, permanent hourly position.
- Schedule: the posting lists morning, afternoon, evening and night shifts.
- Pay: the minimum rate of pay for this position starts from $20.35 per hour, as stated in Walmart’s posting.
- Minimum qualification: an investigator licence.
- Location: 640 Blvd Maloney W, Gatineau, QC J8T 8K7.
WHY WORK HERE?
Walmart Canada’s posting lists the following benefits, noting that some of them depend on the hours worked or on full-time or part-time status:
- Stock options
- Comprehensive benefits
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Live Better U (education program)
- Store discount
- EQ Health
- Deferred profit sharing
GOOD TO KNOW
- Walmart Canada says it may use AI-powered tools to support resume screening, interviews and other candidate evaluations.
- Walmart says it will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.
- If you already work at Walmart, the posting asks you to apply through your Workday account using the Find Jobs report.
- In Quebec, licences for private investigation work are issued by the Bureau de la sécurité privée (BSP). Preparing your application? Our guide explains how to write a resume for jobs in Canada.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
Applications are made on Walmart Canada’s official careers site. Use the button below to open the original posting, check the details and apply. Jobifox is not affiliated with Walmart and does not receive applications.
Posting reference: R-2559956. Posted by Walmart Canada on June 30, 2026, and checked on the employer’s website on October 23, 2026.