Requisition #: 30216
Department: Ministry of Justice AG
Ministry Branch / Division: BC Coroners Service
Posting Close Date: 2016-01-10
Location: Vancouver
The BC Coroners Service (BCCS) is responsible for determining the circumstances of all sudden, unexpected and unnatural deaths in the province. The BCCS is seeking mature, compassionate and community minded individuals to work as Coroners on an “as and when required” basis. These unique positions offer an opportunity for individuals to use various skills in serving their communities in a high profile role. In this role you will conduct a preliminary investigation into all unnatural, sudden and unexpected deaths in the designated area you serve. This will include attending scenes of sudden death, liaising with police and other emergency responders, conducting an examination of the body, providing information and guidance to families, and entering information into an electronic case management system. Upon completion of the scene and field work, the community coroner’s responsibilities are fulfilled, and follow-up investigation is performed by a full-time coroner in the regional office. Community coroners are an integral part of the investigative team, providing critical initial information that allows for timely, thorough and accurate investigations.
Terms of employment for these positions are governed by the Employment Standards Act. These are “as and when required” positions and a minimum number of hours of work is not guaranteed. There is considerable flexibility in scheduling, depending on the local staffing structure. Community Coroners generally need to be available on a 24/7 basis during their scheduled “on-call” periods and are currently remunerated at the rate of $25.00 per hour, plus vacation premium in lieu of benefits. Compensation is dependent upon the number of cases and hours worked, which may vary significantly in each community. This position in not open to current provincial government employees, current civilian employees of any police force or health authority, or anyone in a position which may create potential conflict of interest or perception of bias or interfere with the impartiality of your role.
The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of professional employment experience with demonstrated expertise in decision making, risk management, judgment, stakeholder communication and the ability to gather and synthesize information or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
For more information and how to apply, see the full job posting here.