BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The BC Coroners Service is responsible, under the Coroners Act, for conducting thorough, independent investigations of factors contributing to the unexpected, unattended or unexplained deaths of persons in BC; and for issuing related recommendations to assist in preventing future deaths and improving community safety and quality of life for all British Columbians. The Community Coroner, under the direction of a Senior Coroner, works in a challenging environment by conducting compassionate, trauma-informed and culturally respectful initial scene investigations into sudden and unexpected deaths in the community.

The Role
As a Senior Coroner, you support the day-to-day operations of the BC Coroners Service’s provincial Field Operations Unit, working closely with a Director to ensure investigations are carried out thoroughly, independently, and with integrity. This role contributes to respectful, trauma-informed investigations of unexpected or unexplained deaths and supports recommendations that help prevent future deaths and improve community safety. The position values collaboration, cultural humility, and inclusive practices to ensure services are delivered fairly and with respect for the diverse communities across British Columbia.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A degree in a legal, health, social sciences or a related field plus 3 years of recent related experience as a coroner in British Columbia, OR
• A diploma in a legal, health, social sciences or a related field plus 5 years of recent related experience as a coroner in British Columbia, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants with: 

• Experience conducting coroners’ investigations to a timely conclusion.
• Minimum one (1) year experience conducting field/scene investigations.

Related Experience may include:

• 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 leading and/or mentoring staff.
• Experience evaluating daily work and providing guidance.
• Experience implementing quality improvement strategies.
• Experience developing and writing concise, accurate reports, issues papers, business plans, proposals and briefing documents.

Willingness Statements:

• Willingness to be available on a 24/7 basis to respond to urgent operational matters as required.
• Willingness to participate in a rotational on-call schedule with other Field Operations Unit Senior Coroners.
• Willingness to handle sensitive and confidential information, including material of a graphic nature, in accordance with established protocols and professional standards.
• Willingness and ability to travel around the province.

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

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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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 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 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.