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Form of workThe Saskatchewan Coroners Service (SCS) is responsible for the investigation of all sudden, unexpected, and unnatural deaths in the province in accordance with The Coroners Act, 1999. Coroners in Saskatchewan are appointed by the Chief Coroner and serve the citizens of the local community and surrounding areas where the coroner resides.
The SCS is seeking mature, discrete, compassionate, and community minded individuals to work as coroners with the responsibility to answer the who, how, when, where, and by what means the deceased died and look at aspects of prevention.
In accepting the role of a coroner, the individual must be able to commit to handling most of the death investigations that occur within their community (i.e., serving a radius of 80 to 100 kms). Coroners work strictly on a as needed/requested basis and are paid through fee-for-service according to the fees outlined under The Coroner Regulations, 2000. Since coroners are paid on a fee for service basis and are not Government employees, they do not receive employment benefits such as health and dental benefits, sick leave, pension, etc. This appointment involves conducting death investigations at any time of the day or night, as well as on weekends and statutory holidays.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Be proficient in using a computer and computer applications;
- Be a Saskatchewan resident;
- Have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle;
- Be subject to a criminal record check; and
- Attend a five-day training course held by the SCS, before commencing coroner duties.
Experience and/or knowledge of medical and/or investigative matters would be an asset.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective working relationships with agencies, organizations, and institutions that have a vested interest in the death;
- Ability to apply investigative principles and techniques, problem solving and use critical thinking and sound judgement in all investigative activities;
- Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, concisely, and sensitively both verbally and in writing to prepare reports, correspondence, conduct interviews, and deal with sensitive situations;
- Ability to accurately reference and apply legislation and regulations, policies, procedures, and standards in relation to conducting death investigations;
- The ability to accurately collect, document, and present investigative findings in accordance with strict timelines;
- The ability to recognize, assess, mediate, and resolve conflict and/or stress-related situations involving clients, stakeholders, or the public;
- Passionate, approachable, resourceful, confident, and thorough in conducting death investigations;
- Knowledge of government agencies, stakeholders, and the justice and/or healthcare systems would be an asset;
- Empathetic and compassionate in dealing with families; and
- Have availability and commitment to follow through with job responsibilities.
Qualified applicants should forward a resume and cover letter to the Saskatchewan Coroners Service at coroner@gov.sk.ca before March 3, 2024, 11:59 p.m.
Only applicants selected for further assessment will be contacted.
