It's a job that can call on your services with little in the way of advance warning, requiring that you gather information from family members at what would be their time of greatest distress.
The position is Community Coroner and the province is seeking one for the North Coast to work on a rotating basis, on call, on a 24 hour / 7 day a week schedule.
And if you have what they are looking for, a position on the North Coast is available now.
The successful applicant will become the initial contact person for a process that will determine the cause of death of residents of the North Coast, working in conjunction with police and emergency responders at the scene of death.
Working under the direction of a Regional Coroner, the Community Coroner provides for the opening findings from any scene of death, with the majority of the work involving the gathering of preliminary information, assessing the circumstances and then entering preliminary findings into a data base with the details to be forwarded to staff at a regional office for any follow up investigation.
The Community Coroner also provides information and assistance to the family, making the need for compassion one of the key aspects of the position.
Some of the main requirements for the position include:
A degree or diploma in a health, legal or social sciences field and have three years' experience in a related field.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Individuals who have experience in working effectively with community stakeholders, conducting investigative inquiries, who possess sound judgment and excellent communication skills.
The position functions on a rotating on-call basis, and the successful applicant must reside in Prince Rupert or surrounding areas and be available to respond to calls on a 24/7 basis while on-call.
Compensation is dependent upon the number of cases and hours worked, which may vary significantly in each community.
More information on the position and how to apply for it, can be found from this posting from the BC Public Service website, where a full overview of the job requirements can be reviewed.
The deadline for applications is January 11th.
More background on the BC Coroners Service can be found here.
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