Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Multiple Locations
Community Coroner Career Opportunities
Are you interested in a unique, challenging part-time role in your community?
Salary: $32.32 hourly
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:
- An undergraduate degree in the health care, legal, social sciences, or equivalent
- A minimum 5 years of professional employment experience in investigative decision making, risk management, working collaboratively with multiple agencies, and gathering, synthesizing, evaluating and documenting information. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be
- Experience with medical terminology or successfully complete a medical terminology course within the first 6 months of
- Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle that is maintained in good and safe working condition and with appropriate insurance at all times when on-call.
- Preference may be given to candidates who identify as
For more information and to apply online, please go to:
https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/75812