Medical Examiner Investigator - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 37422

Ministry:
Justice

Location:
Edmonton

two (2) temporary salaried positions - expected end date of November 2024
- (This competition could be used to fill all current or future vacancies within the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in both locations Edmonton or Calgary)_

Full or Part-Time:
Full-time

Hours of Work: 38.75 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Scope:
Open

Closing Date:
January 16, 2023

Classification:
Subsidiary 06B1 3875 Medical and Health 2

About Us:

The Ministry of Alberta Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system.

Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta.

To follow this link find out more about our department

The staff members of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are committed to the provision of high quality services to Albertans.

Activities performed enable the Office to certify the cause and manner of death in accordance with the Fatalities Inquiries Act; provide forensic service, assist in educating Albertans in time of grief; and develop and maintain a center of excellence in forensic pathology and toxicology.

Information regarding the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner can be found by visiting our website at:

Role:

This would be your opportunity to use your excellent investigative and interpersonal skills.

The role is responsible for conducting investigations into sudden and/or unexplained deaths to assist in the determination of cause and manner of death.

Investigator teams are required to be available on a 24/7/365 basis to serve the needs of the province. Shift work is mandatory in this setting.

Responsibilities include:

Conducting investigations into sudden or unexplained deaths to assist determining cause and manner of death by providing accurate information to OCME medical examiners and acting as an information relay for next of kin and interested parties.
Assisting medical doctors across the province in completion of death certificates, triaging case work and potentially refusing case referrals independently in accordance with the Fatality Inquiries Act.
Case management of files; which includes, researching, collecting and documenting medical, circumstantial and death scene information regarding the deceased and providing it to the attending Medical Examiner.
Coordinating death scene processing through guidance of police officers and arranging for body removal and transportation services as required.
Attending the scene of death if required; this involves examining and photographing the body and scene and coordinating with police and emergency services, along with speaking to next of kin (NOK).
Assisting OCME medical examiners with the process of identification of decedents through liaising with stakeholders accordingly.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong team player with high emotional intelligence
Exceptional analysis and problem solving skills
Strong attention to detail, time management, and with the ability to prioritize the workload appropriately.
Process driven with an ability to embrace change in a dynamic and fast paced environment
Strong medical knowledge and terminology
Knowledge of Fatality Inquiries Act, Vital Statistics Act, and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
An ability to interact with a diverse group of stakeholders
Ability to successfully work and thrive in a high impact environment with daily exposure to emotionally taxing situations of sudden violent death e.g. suicides, accidents, homicides and unexpected child deaths. Regular interaction with bodies in varying states of decay is commonplace and the applicant needs to be comfortable and functional in these settings.

Qualifications:

University degree or diploma in a related field (e.g. Nursing, Bio-Medical Sciences, Anatomy, etc.) supplemented by a minimum of one (1) year of related experience (for example in emergency, critical care medicine or investigative work)

Required

Cover letter
Please outline how your experience as it relates to the qualifications in detail in your cover letter. Your written ability will be assessed through your cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Valid Class 5 Driver's License
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook and Excel)

Assets

Previous death investigation
Investigative experience
Case management experience
Biological/medical occupation experience
Experience interpreting applicable legislations: Fatality Inquiries Act, Vital Statistic's Act, and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP)

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