Job Title: Medical Examiner Investigator Ministry: Justice Full or Part-Time: Full time Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent Classification: Medical and Health 2

Salary:
$3,361.54 to $4,280.62 bi-weekly ($87,736 to $111,724/year) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. 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. 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; and develop and maintain a center of excellence in forensic pathology and toxicology. Do you have strong communication skills, are comfortable working with grieving families, stakeholders including medical professionals, police, and first responders in a challenging and demanding environment. Are you looking for an opportunity to join the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) investigations team and utilize these skills? 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. 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. 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. Strong team player with high emotional intelligence Exceptional analysis and problem-solving skills. Strong medical knowledge and terminology 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. Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. Creative Problem Solving
- to assess options and implications that will reach the best solutions. Develop Networks
- to proactively build networks, connect and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders. University degree or diploma in a related field such as Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Anatomy, etc., supplemented by a minimum of one (1) year of related experience in emergency or critical care medicine, or investigative work. Valid Class 5 driver's license. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel). Assets Biological/medical occupation experience (preference RN/LPN, Paramedic etc.). Weekly hours total 38.75 and this position is required to work shift work and be on call. Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC). Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate.

📌 Coroner's Investigator (Edmonton)
🏢 Government-of-Albert
📍 Edmonton