MEI Medical Examiner Investigator
Casual
if and when / on call situations
Manitoba Justice
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Crown Law
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 35287
Salary(s): MEI $33.47 - $41.78 per hour
Closing Date: June 10, 2019
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) investigates unexpected deaths and cases when the cause of death is not immediately known or when the death is the result of violence due to an accident, suicide, or homicide. The Manitoba Fatality Inquiries Act gives the Chief Medical Examiner the responsibility for the investigation of all unexpected and violent deaths occurring in the Province. Medical doctors throughout Manitoba are appointed as Medical Examiners and carry out investigations on
Conditions of Employment:
Qualifications:
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Under the direction of the Director or a Provincial Medical Examiner, the incumbent will be responsible to investigate circumstances surrounding sudden and violent deaths in the City of Winnipeg and periphery including rural Manitoba. This will involve liaison with police and physicians, obtaining medical history and circumstances, preparing complex reports, collecting evidence, providing direction in the handling of bodies, researching and preparing summaries, interviewing pertinent professionals, conducting telephone interviews, transporting biological specimens, supporting individuals and families through periods of stress, conducting presentations to related disciplines, assisting in program planning, taking photographs and consulting with Medical Examiners in order to determine the status of each case. Prepares necessary reports and performs other related duties.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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