Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Multiple locations
Community Coroner Career Opportunities
Salary: $32.32 hourly
Are you interested in a unique, challenging part-time role in your community?
In this role, you will be trained to be a Community Coroner – a death investigator appointed under section 55 of the Coroners Act by the Chief Coroner, and responsible within a specific geographic area to attend the scene of a death in order to establish the identity of the deceased and gather information to help determine when, where, how and by what means the person died. For additional information about the role of Coroner, please visit the Community Coroners Webpage.
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. Community Coroners are an integral part of the investigative team, providing critical initial information that allows for timely, thorough and accurate investigations.
Successful Community Coroners are individuals with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; are highly effective communicators; are organized; able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and good judgement; work respectfully, knowledgeably and collaboratively with Indigenous peoples; and work effectively under pressure. Consider joining our dedicated team in this important role!
Qualifications for this role include:
- A minimum 5 years of professional employment experience in decision making, risk management, communication with stakeholders and gathering and synthesizing information.
OR
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
For more information and to apply online by July 21, 2019, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/62168
Attention: only applications submitted through the BC Public Service’s employment website (see link above) will be accepted.