Centre of Forensic Sciences
Learn what the Centre of Forensic Sciences does using the latest in forensic technology.
Overview
Ontario's Centre of Forensic Sciences (CFS) is one of the most extensive forensic science facilities in North America. We conduct scientific investigations in cases involving injury or death and crimes against people and property.
The CFS is accredited by the American National Standards Institute National Accreditation Board (ANAB). The laboratory has been accredited since 1993. Refer to certificate FT-0124.
The teams
The CFS teams are dedicated to public safety and justice by providing timely and high-quality forensic science services. They conduct highly specialized forensic examination, analysis and research in the following areas:
Biology
Examines body fluid identification (blood, semen, saliva) and DNA profiling in cases involving crimes against people and property, such as break and enters, sexual assaults and homicides.
Chemistry
Provides chemical analysis and physical comparisons of different types of materials and trace evidence.
Document analysis
Examines documents to determine whether they are authentic or altered, and how they relate to a person, thing, event or time.
Firearms
Examines firearms, ammunition, target surfaces and related evidence found at crime scenes and during search warranhttps://www.ontario.ca/page/submit-evidence-centre-forensic-sciencests.
Toxicology
Analyzes body tissues and fluids for the presence of drugs, including alcohol, in support of death investigations and criminal investigations.
Research and development
Ensures cutting edge forensic science is used to deliver services to official investigative agencies and to advance the discipline.
Information for clients
Clients can submit evidence for examination through the online system. Register in the evidence web-submission system to submit items for analysis or to request a Letter of Opinion. Learn how to submit evidence for analysis or order evidence collection supplies.
CFS provides lectures and training as part of its educational services to support law enforcement officers and major stakeholders who administer justice in Ontario.
Working at the CFS
Current job postings are advertised on Ontario Public Service careers website. When searching for jobs at the CFS, please select the “Science and Engineering” job category. This includes summer employment opportunities for students.
Due to security issues and operations, CFS is unable to accept volunteer, internship or co-op students in any of the laboratories. Students cannot be involved in casework and opportunities are limited to administrative work.
Locations and contact
Toronto Laboratory
Forensic Services and Coroners Complex
25 Morton Shulman Avenue
Driving instructions
Toronto, Ontario
M3M 0B1
Parking information
Submitters
Clients making submissions can access the Centre Receiving Office and the rear parking area through the rear entrance gate from Sir William Hearst Avenue.
Visitors
The entrance to the lobby is west of Keele Street, south of Wilson Avenue at the front of the building on Morton Shulman Avenue.
Sault Ste. Marie Laboratory
Roberta Bondar Place
70 Foster Drive, Suite 500
Driving instructions
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
P6A 6V3
Parking information
Paid parking is available in Lot A, accessed from Sir William Hearst Ave. Access to parking requires a code, available from CFS staff prior to your arrival.
Temporary parking is available (two-hour time limit) at the main entrance of Roberta Bondar Place. Parking for longer than two hours requires prior arrangement with the laboratory.
The laboratory is located on the fifth floor of the West Tower.
For general questions
Email CFS.Feedback@ontario.ca