Investigate it: Forensics at BCIT
Aimee Falkenberg, Course Director for BCIT Forensics’ Nurse Examiner Education course, was recently profiled by Fraser Health about what her day is like as a Forensic Nurse Examiner. It starts when:
“10:28: My pager goes off. The Triage nurse reports there’s a young woman in the Emergency Department asking to see the sexual assault nurse examiner.”
And continues on from there. You can read her full profile here.
Forensic Health Science instructor, Colin Harris, has recently achieved board certification as an Advanced Forensic Nurse from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The International Association of Forensic Nurses Commission for Forensic Nurse Certification in collaboration with ANCC’s Certification Program enables nurses to demonstrate their specialty expertise and validate their knowledge that incorporates the latest nursing-practice standards. Advanced Forensic Nursing board certification is achieved through special education, demonstrated clinical competency and a rigorous peer review.
Colin Harris is a Masters prepared nurse, and a former coroner and currently works as an Investigations Officer and Forensic Nurse Specialist in WorkSafeBC’s Fatal and Serious Injury Investigation section. Colin uses his forensic nursing skills and the forensic evaluation of injuries to take investigations to a new level at WorkSafeBC by helping to establish new best practices in the investigation of occupational accidents. Colin takes great pleasure in sharing his expertise with aspiring students in the Forensic Health Science program.
Sheila Early, Program Coordinator for Forensic Health Sciences at BCIT and President of the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN), gave an interview to the Australian website IIR Healthcare about the evolving role of the forensic nurse, challenges in gaining proper international recognition for the specialized profession and managing the balancing act between work and personal lives in a demanding role. When asked about the future of forensic nursing, Sheila responded:
“Forensic nursing is greatly affected by developments such as rapid DNA testing, targeted toxicology testing, refinement of techniques for analyzing samples such as swabs and clothing. Photography and videography have also enhanced the skills of the forensic nurse. The key is to always remember the patient – living or deceased. It is the primary concern of the forensic nurse and consent is the vital issue that enables the forensic nurse to perform the specialized skills needed in the care of the forensic patient population. That is why procedures and protocols are constantly being evaluated by research and then moved into best practice.”
Job Title: Forensic Video Technician
Competition #: 14-U045
Job Status: Regular Part-time
Division: Protective Services – RCMP
Department: Information Technology
Competition Closing Date: 3/31/2014
Position Overview
The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular, part-time Forensic Video Technician to join our team of professionals in the Protective Services – RCMP Division, Information Technology section.
Summary of Duties
Reporting to the Technical Supervisor, you will be responsible in this unionized position for receiving and reviewing video evidence from various sources, preparing materials and reports to support criminal investigations; appearing in Court to present testimony on any work performed; act as a resource person and provide guidance to Detachment members and other agencies in the field of forensic video analysis. You will also prepare and maintain related files and documentation, perform a variety of clerical tasks, as well as prepare and maintain various documents and files for staff.
There is currently a Community Coroner position available in Burnaby:
Fill a vital role in the province
We are seeking an individual who is interested in an opportunity to serve the community in this unique position. Under the Direction of the Regional Coroner, you will work as an “as-and-when-required with no designated term date” medico-legal investigator. You must have a degree or diploma in a health, legal or social sciences field and have five years experience in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. We are seeking individuals who have experience in working effectively with community stakeholders, conducting investigative inquiries, who possess sound judgment and excellent communication skills.
This position functions on a rotating on-call basis, and the successful applicant must reside in the Lower Mainland and be available to respond to calls on a 24/7 basis while on-call. The majority of the work will entail attendance at scenes of death and gathering preliminary information, assessing the circumstances, liaising with police and other emergency responders, and providing information and assistance to family.
This position is 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. This is not a salaried position and is not an appointment under the Public Service Act. Compensation is dependent upon the number of cases and hours worked, which may vary significantly in each community. If you have the necessary skills to serve in this interesting and challenging role, then we look forward to your application.
Visit the BC Public Service website to find out more about this position and how to apply. The application deadline is March 14, 2014.
Have you ever thought about a career with CSIS? Wonder what it would be like to work on national security and public safety issues? CSIS is coming to BCIT. This is your opportunity to meet them discuss what it takes to be a successful candidate with CSIS.
DATE: March 24, 2014
EVENT: Career Fair 2014 – British Columbia Institute of Technology
LOCATION: Student Association Building, SE2 at Burnaby Campus
TIME: 10 am – 3:30 pm
There are three Search Technologist (Biology) positions available with the RCMP in Vancouver, Edmonton, and Ottawa.
Organization Name: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Civilian Member)
Locations: Vancouver (British Columbia) , Edmonton (Alberta) , Ottawa (Ontario)
Salary: $55,840 to $67,936
Closing Date: March 3, 2014 – 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference Number: RCM14J-012655-000125
Selection Process Number: 3-13-72-588 & 3-13-72-589 & 3-13-72-590
Vacancies: 3
Employment Tenure: Permanent positions
Responsibilities:
For more information, and to apply before March 3, 2014, visit their website.
It’s -4 C in Burnaby right now and I bet you all don’t even mind me mentioning the upcoming Spring/Summer term because you’re happy to imagine studying in the warm sunshine…
I recently uploaded our Spring/Summer term 2014 course schedule to our website, so you can use it to plan your course load for April-August 2014. BCIT has recently updated the way it displays courses online, hopefully making it easier for you guys to find and enroll in them.
Some important dates to remember:
So go ahead and plan for your next semester and get ready to register before important courses fill up!
Title: Forensic Video Technician
Job ID: 2014-002
Department: Police Services, Maple Ridge, BC
Employment Type: Part-time
Salary: $ 25.83 – $ 30.41 /hour
Closing Date: 1/26/2014
Position Overview
This is technical work in utilizing video technology and techniques in support of the Forensic Identification Section at the RCMP detachment. An incumbent reviews, performs technical level forensic video analyses and processes a variety of video evidence for investigation and court purposes. An incumbent also provides a variety of clerical support to staff in the Section. The video analysis work requires considerable concentration and attention to detail. Some independent judgment and action is exercised in the technical aspects of the work, while problems and unfamiliar situations are discussed with a functional expert or a superior who also assigns work priorities. Work performance is reviewed in terms of quality and adherence to established procedures and policies.
The Crime Prevention Programs Facilitator performs public education work of moderate complexity related to delivering and promoting community crime prevention programs in support of the RCMP Crime Reduction Strategy (CRS) for the City of Burnaby. An incumbent in this position facilitates workshops, provides presentations, and liaises with a variety of community partners, the public, as well as RCMP and city employees. The Crime Prevention Programs Facilitator is also responsible for conducting security assessments of properties, drafting detailed reports for review by a supervisor.