CORONER - Community Coroner

The Team The BC Coroners Service; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The BC Coroners Service seeks a Community Coroner to perform compassionate investigations into unexpected deaths. This role requires significant experience in communication and documentation, with a strong commitment to community safety. The position offers flexibility in hours while ensuring public safety across British Columbia.

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate degree plus five years of relevant experience.
• Minimum five years experience in collaborative work with agencies.
• Experience in sensitive communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trauma-informed investigations into sudden deaths.
• Gather vital details at scenes and support thorough investigations.
• Work closely with law enforcement and medical professionals.

Skills

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Compassion

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in health, legal or social sciences

Job description

The BC Coroners Service is a dedicated and diverse team working across British Columbia to ensure public safety by investigating sudden unnatural and unexpected deaths. With a commitment to transparency and impartiality this team makes meaningful recommendations to enhance community safety and reduce future harm. They value the diverse perspectives of all team members and work collaboratively to make a positive impact on the lives of British Columbians. Additional details may be found at : Role

As a Community Coroner you play a crucial role in your community by conducting compassionate and trauma-informed investigations into sudden and unexpected deaths. You are an integral part of the investigative team providing critical initial information that supports timely thorough and accurate investigations. Working closely with law enforcement medical professionals and families you gather vital details at the scene. This role requires flexibility cultural sensitivity and a commitment to serving your community with respect and integrity.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in a health legal or social sciences or a related field plus five (5) years experience; or an equivalent combination of education and / or relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years experience working collaboratively with multiple agencies.
• Minimum five (5) years experience producing a variety of documents such as case notes briefing materials and reports.
• Minimum five (5) years experience gathering synthesizing evaluating and interpreting information from diverse sources.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in effectively communicating with individuals in sensitive or emotional circumstances.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence.

Preference may be given to applicants with :

• Investigative case management and / or field experience.
• Who self-identify as having Indigenous heritage (First Nations Mtis or Inuit).

Provisos / Willingness Statements :

• Must reside in the service area specific to the position location applied to.
• Must be willing and able to accurately document scene events through head-to-toe examinations case notes and photographic evidence.
• Must be physically able to attend a variety of scenes and work in challenging environments including attending scenes on foot (e.g. wilderness elevated terrain driving long distances).

IMPORTANT : Please see the attached Job Profile for a full list of provisos / willingness statements related to this position.

For questions regarding this position please contact .

About this Position :

Basic training is tentatively scheduled for October 6 - 10 2025 in Burnaby and availability is required.

Vacancies are available in the following communities : Victoria Nanaimo Sunshine Coast (Gibsons / Sechelt) Sea-to-Sky (Whistler / Squamish) Kelowna Kamloops Vernon Kitimat / Terrace Powell River and Prince George.

This position is excluded from union membership.

An eligibility list may be established.

This position has on scene requirements throughout the assigned service area.

A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

Terms of employment for this position is governed by the Employment Standards Act.

This is an as and when required position and a minimum number of hours of work is not guaranteed. There is considerable flexibility in scheduling depending on the local staffing structure. Community Coroners generally need to be available on a 24 / 7 basis during their scheduled on-call periods and are currently remunerated at the rate of $32.32 per hour plus vacation premium in lieu of benefits. Compensation is dependent upon the number of cases and hours worked which may vary significantly in each community. This position in not open to current provincial government employees current civilian employees of any police forceor anyone in a position which may create potential conflict of interest or perception of bias or interfere with the impartiality of your role.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service :

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplaceto 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 Serviceis available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status Mtis or Inuit) applicants. 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 application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

Cover Letter : NO- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume : YES- A resume is required as part of your application however it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire : YES- You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles start and end dates (month and year) of your employment and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit the Your Job Applicationpage of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. 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 Assistancepage of MyHR.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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