Coroner Investigator

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An exciting opportunity exists for compassionate health care professionals (Nursing) who will make an impact in the death investigation process for Ontarians.

As part of the death investigation system, Coroner Investigators are delegated under authority of the Coroners Act to perform death investigations. As a member of the death investigation team, the Coroner Investigator reviews the circumstances and health history of a deceased person following notification of the death to the Office of the Chief Coroner/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Note:
•This position will be required to work, day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.

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OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

•Provide broad-based health care expertise to support and oversee the review and evaluation of deaths as they are reported to the Provincial Dispatch Unit of the Office of the Chief Coroner/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OCC/OFPS).
•Interact with Police and Emergency Services at the scene to collect relevant information about the death.
•Interact with the next of kin (NOK) of the deceased person to provide timely support, guidance regarding the process and collect relevant information.
•Connect with the family/treating physician(s) (MDs) or nurse practitioner (NP) or health records to ensure a complete understanding of the medical health history of the deceased person.
•Participate in the ongoing collection and management of data for tracking and trend analysis.
•Liaise with the funeral service provider, MD/NP and first responders to ensure all involved parties are aware of each other's role and responsibilities and that all documentation and investigation requirements have been met and communicated.
•Assist the Chief Coroner and/or delegates in defining, developing and overseeing the implementation and evaluation of innovative approaches to service delivery related to the review and triaging of deaths.
•Develop and maintain working relationships with a variety of participants in the death investigation system, including families, dispatchers, coroners, forensic pathologists, law enforcement personnel and other agencies.
•Perform other duties as assigned, in an evolving death investigation system.

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How do I qualify?

Voluntary Online Info Session

***Note: Two voluntary, online information session will be conducted on January 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST and January 22, 2025, at 12:00PM. EST to share information about these opportunities and the role. This is voluntary and will not impact the screening process. You are encouraged to attend one of the sessions if you are interested, through the following session details:***

Session #1
Topic: Coroner Investigator Information Session
Time: Jan 15, 2025 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
MEETING LINK

Meeting ID: 847 8209 4331
Passcode: 358717

Session #2
Topic: Coroner Investigator Information Session
Time: Jan 22, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
MEETING LINK

Meeting ID: 853 0359 0382
Passcode: 587224

Mandatory

BSc in Nursing and/or current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in order to provide professional nursing expertise as a member of the OCC health professional team.

Technical Knowledge

You have:
•Knowledge of pathophysiology, toxicology, and disease processes are required in order to assess the health history of a deceased person in relation to the circumstances of their death.
•Knowledge of medical causes of death in order to support in the completion of Medical Certificates Of Death.
•Knowledge of death investigation protocols as they relate to the review and evaluation of deaths.
•Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Coroners Act, Anatomy Act, Vital Statistics Act, Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act and OCC Code of Ethics, to understand their application to death investigations.
•Knowledge of the assessment, triage and transfer of cases between health care professionals including required documentation.
•Ability to acquire and apply the role, activities and mandate of the OCC/OFPS.

Empathy, Communication and Interpersonal Skills

•You can compassionately correspond with grieving families and first responders at the scene of death.
•You can communicate and liaise with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external to ensure all requirements of the evaluative review have been met.
•You possess demonstrated written communication and presentation skills to lead training programs, and to prepare and present analysis and research findings, reports and briefing papers.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

•You can support the development and implementation of new/revised processes, requirements, guidelines, policies, procedures, standards and protocols for the conduct of death investigations across the province.
•You are able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment, while ensuring a thorough review and evaluation of information provided about the deceased person, their health history and circumstances of death.
•You are able to work autonomously and in a team environment

Research, Consultation and Advisory Skills

•You have research techniques and tools to identify and assess issues and trends with potential impact on the death investigation system or that require the involvement of the Chief Coroner and/or delegates.
•You have consultative and advisory skills to recommend new/revised approaches, policies and procedures to the Chief Coroner, Deputy Chief Coroners and Senior Management Team, and make presentations.

Computer Skills

•You have computer proficiency skills to input assessment, research information, prepare briefings, presentations, proposals, and enable analytics/data analysis.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-SL-224264/24(11)

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

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The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .