BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a BAND 4 base position.

Job Overview
The BC Coroners Service is responsible, under the Coroners Act, for conducting thorough, independent investigations of unexpected, unattended or unexplained deaths of persons in BC; and for issuing related recommendations, where appropriate, to assist in preventing future deaths and improving community safety and quality of life for all British Columbians.  The Unit Director manages the daily operations of a BC Coroners Service investigative unit. They lead staff, ensure death investigations are timely, accurate, and follow the Coroners Act, and work with partners to support culturally safe, trauma‑informed services while maintaining public trust.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

•    A degree in legal, health, social sciences or related fields plus three (3) years recent related experience, or
•    A diploma in legal, health, social sciences or a related field plus five (5) years recent related experience, or
•    An equivalent combination of education and/or related experience may be considered. 

Related Experience may include: 
•    Experience in operations management, policy development and program delivery.
•    Experience conducting crime scene investigations.
•    Experience working effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
•    Experience gathering, synthesizing, evaluating and interpreting information from diverse sources.
•    Experience assessing risk and exercising judgement in a complex, public facing and demanding work environment.
•    Experience implementing quality improvement strategies.

Preference may be given to applicants with:
•    Experience as a Senior Coroner in British Columbia.
•    Experience working in a death investigation system as a Coroner or in a comparable role.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Alin.Florea@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There are 2 positions available. 
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to 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 Service is 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 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 you've 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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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 Assistance page of MyHR.