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CORONER IN Community CoronerThe Team The BC Coroners Service • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
CORONER IN Community Coroner

CORONER IN Community Coroner

The Team The BC Coroners Service • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$49.77 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Description

The Team
The BC Coroners Service is a dedicated and diverse team working across British Columbia to ensure public safety by investigating sudden unnatural and unexpected deaths. With a commitment to transparency and impartiality this team makes meaningful recommendations to enhance community safety and reduce future harm. They value the diverse perspectives of all team members and work collaboratively to make a positive impact on the lives of British Columbians. Additional details may be found at: Role
As a Community Coroner you play a crucial role in your community by conducting compassionate and trauma-informed investigations into sudden and unexpected deaths. You are an integral part of the investigative team providing critical initial information that supports timely thorough and accurate investigations. Working closely with law enforcement medical professionals and families you gather vital details at the scene. This role requires flexibility cultural sensitivity and a commitment to serving your community with respect and integrity.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

  • Completion of an undergraduate degree in a health legal or social sciences or a related field plus five (5) years experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience may be considered.
  • Minimum five (5) years experience working collaboratively with multiple agencies.
  • Minimum five (5) years experience producing a variety of documents such as case notes briefing materials and reports.
  • Minimum five (5) years experience gathering synthesizing evaluating and interpreting information from diverse sources.
  • Minimum five (5) years experience in effectively communicating with individuals in sensitive or emotional circumstances.
  • Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

  • Investigative case management and/or field experience.
  • Who self-identify as having Indigenous heritage (First Nations Métis or Inuit).

Provisos /Willingness statements:

  • Must reside in the service area specific to the position location applied to.
  • Must have a valid class 5 drivers licence 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.
  • Must be willing and able to accurately document scene events through head-to-toe examinations case notes and photographic evidence.
  • Must be physically able to attend a variety of scenes and work in challenging environments including attending scenes on foot (e.g. wilderness elevated terrain driving long distances).
  • Must be willing and able to travel at all times of the day in differing weather conditions within the designated geographic area when on-call.
  • Must be willing and able to routinely deal with traumatic death scenes including deceased with catastrophic injuries and/or decomposition.
  • Must be willing and available 24 hours/day for the assigned on-call period and for consultation with a Senior Coroner and/or the Unit Director following the on-call shift.
  • Must be willing and able to effectively communicate with individuals in sensitive and emotional circumstances.
  • Must be willing and able to demonstrate cultural humility supporting a culturally safe environment for families of the deceased stakeholders and colleagues.
  • Must be willing and able to manage sensitive graphic and confidential information.
  • Must have internet access as a condition of employment and a strong working knowledge of computer technologies with the ability to enter data into the BCCS database.
  • May be required to attend autopsies.
  • Must have an acceptable working knowledge of medical terminology or successfully complete a medical terminology course within the first 6 months of employment.

IMPORTANT: Please see the attached Job Profile for the complete list of provisos / willingness statements related to this position.

For questions regarding this position please contact.

About this Position:
Effective June 1 the hourly wage is $49.77.
Vacancies are available in the following communities:Prince George South Okanagan (Summerland Penticton Oliver) Williams Lake Prince Rupert Terrace Hazelton Smither North Okanagan (Vernon and Salmon Arm) Kamloops Lower Mainland (Vancouver North Vancouver West Vancouver Richmond Delta Burnaby New West Tsawwassen Delta Surrey Langley Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows New Westminster Port Moody and Coquitlam) North Island (Courtenay and Comox) Powell River Sunshine Coast (Sechelt Gibsons and surrounding areas Roberts Creek Halfmoon Bay Madeira Park Garden Bay and Earls Cove) West Kootenays (Trail Castlegar and Rossland) Quesnel Ucluelet Valemount Sea-to-Sky (Garibaldi Whistler and Pemberton).
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
This position has on-scene requirements throughout the assigned service area.
An Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Terms of employment for this position is governed by the Employment Standards Act.
This is an as and when required position 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 $49.77 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 anyone in a position which may create potential conflict of interest or perception of bias or interfere with the impartiality of your role.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a
diverse workplaceto represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The
Indigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples such as your responsibilities projects youve worked on or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit the
Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES- Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES- You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge skills abilities competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying visit the
Technical Assistancepageof MyHR.




Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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