Department: Office of the Chief Medical Examiner The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service investigates deaths of persons who die from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent good health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility, or in any suspicious or unusual manner. Our service is also responsible for approving cremations.

The Medical Examiner

Service serves the people of Nova Scotia by providing impartial, professional, compassionate, and accurate medicolegal death investigation. We serve Nova Scotians by providing compassionate service that meets the highest standards of science. We are committed to educating the next generation of forensic scientists.

We collaborate with our partners in health care and health surveillance to prevent deaths. Reporting to the Director, the Forensic Evidence Specialist(s), (hereafter 'FES') are leadership positions with advanced technical skill and experience in forensic digital imaging and evidence processing for the Medical Examiner Service. The incumbent(s) will provide photographic documentation to assist specialists in the laboratory and the field.

The FES is responsible for all components of the forensic digital imaging and evidence program, including: service delivery, budgeting, contracting, quality control and standards, training, policy, site logistics and archive management. Service delivery includes project management, scheduling, evidence chain of custody, and technical preparation and processing. The incumbent(s) operates digital SLR cameras for medical-legal specimen and evidence documentation of autopsies and death scenes, anatomical structures, gross and microscopic specimens and physiological and pathological processes.

The FES will operate printing equipment, digital still and video cameras, high resolution television equipment and video editing equipment, flatbed and film scanners, studio lighting equipment,



macro and micro photography equipment, and infrared and ultraviolet documentation equipment. The incumbent will also manage, enhance and create outputs of these electronic images using computer software, in a wide variety of formats, to meet the demands of particular projects and cases. Completion of High School, plus considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, equipment, and materials of modern forensic imaging.

A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in photography is required plus technical training in forensic imaging and extensive experience with Adobe photo editing software – including Photoshop and Lightroom. Video production, filming and editing would be considered a strong asset.

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Association for Identification, Forensic Photography Certification is considered an asset; The successful incumbent will have experience managing responsibilities of planning, documenting, and implementing procedures;

experience with quality management systems; knowledge of the principles of forensic science including chain of custody, preservation of evidence, and legal practice; and the ability to lead training programs and manage personnel competency. Knowledge of high-speed photography and the application of radiographic imaging for forensic applications would be considered an asset. If selected for an interview, candidates may be required to submit a digital portfolio demonstrating their photographic abilities.

The Digital Portfolio Ideally Would Include





Forensic scene photos Alternate light and imaging techniques relevant to forensic imaging Environmental and/or studio portraits A technical competency assessment may also be used as part of the evaluation process. This roster is for casual support to provide photography for all forensic autopsies, including on-call coverage. Joining our casual roster is a outstanding opportunity for you to jumpstart your career with the Department!

Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies TE 27 Hourly 42.07 - $48.86 Hourly Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Please note: when competing for vacancies, a successful Temporary, Term or Permanent Relief Employee who is currently employed with the Province will maintain their bargaining unit status, seniority and benefit level at the new workplace. Current government employees may access this posting through the link below: If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped.

Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.

📌 Forensic Evidence Specialist (Photographer 3) (Relief Roster)
🏢 Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Dartmouth