Medical Examiner Investigator

Job Information
Job Title: Medical Examiner Investigator 
Job Requisition ID: 86473
Ministry: Justice
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 38.75 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 19, 2026
Classification: Medical and Health 2
Salary: $3,361.54 to $4,280.62 bi-weekly ($87,736 to $111,724/year)
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.
The Ministry of Alberta Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. To follow this link, find out more about our department https://www.alberta.ca/justice.aspx.
The staff members of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are committed to the provision of high-quality services to Albertans. Activities performed enable the Office to certify the cause and manner of death in accordance with the Fatalities Inquiries Act; provide forensic service, assist in educating Albertans in time of grief; and develop and maintain a center of excellence in forensic pathology and toxicology.
Information regarding the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner can be found by visiting our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/office-chief-medical-examiner.

Role Responsibilities

Do you possess strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology and have a knack for investigative work? Do you have strong communication skills, are comfortable working with grieving families, stakeholders including medical professionals, police, and first responders in a challenging and demanding environment. Are you looking for an opportunity to join the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) investigations team and utilize these skills? If so, we invite you to join the Calgary OCME within the Strategic Services and Integrated Initiatives Division.
This would be your opportunity to use your excellent investigative and interpersonal skills. The role is responsible for conducting investigations into sudden and/or unexplained deaths to assist in the determination of cause and manner of death. Investigator teams are required to be available on a 24/7/365 basis to serve the needs of the province. Shift work is mandatory in this setting.
Responsibilities include: 

• Conducting investigations into sudden or unexplained deaths to assist determining cause and manner of death by providing accurate information to OCME medical examiners and acting as an information relay for next of kin and interested parties.
• Assisting medical doctors across the province in completion of death certificates, triaging case work and potentially refusing case referrals independently in accordance with the Fatality Inquiries Act.
• Case management of files, which includes, researching, collecting, and documenting medical, circumstantial and death scene information regarding the deceased and providing it to the attending Medical Examiner.
• Coordinating death scene processing through guidance of police officers and arranging for body removal and transportation services as required.
• Attending the scene of death if required; this involves examining and photographing the body and scene and coordinating with police and emergency services, along with speaking to next of kin (NOK).
• Assisting OCME medical examiners with the process of identification of decedents through liaising with stakeholders accordingly.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong team player with high emotional intelligence
• Exceptional analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and with the ability to prioritize the workload appropriately.
• Process driven with an ability to embrace change in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Strong medical knowledge and terminology 
• Knowledge of Fatality Inquiries Act, Vital Statistics Act, and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• An ability to interact with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Ability to successfully work and thrive in a high impact environment with daily exposure to emotionally taxing situations of sudden violent death e.g. suicides, accidents, homicides, and unexpected child deaths. Regular interaction with bodies in varying states of decay is commonplace and the applicant needs to be comfortable and functional in these settings. 

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position. 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Systems Thinking - ability to understand the broader impact of your work and to anticipate outcomes.
• Creative Problem Solving - ability to assess options and implications that will reach the best solutions.
• Build Collaborative Environments - ability to work as a member of a team comprised of stakeholders both within and outside of government whose goal is supporting and protecting vulnerable Albertans.
• Agility - ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and to respond with effective decisions.
• Develop Networks - ability to proactively build networks, connect and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Qualifications

University degree or diploma in a related field such as Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Anatomy, etc., supplemented by a minimum of one (1) year of related experience in emergency or critical care medicine, or investigative work.
Required

• Please outline how your experience relates to the qualifications in detail in your cover letter. Applications without a cover letter, will not be considered.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel).

Assets

• Previous death investigation experience.
• Investigative experience (preference: police investigations, forensic, government oversight investigations).
• Case management experience.
• Biological/medical occupation experience (preference RN/LPN, Paramedic etc.).
• Experience interpreting applicable legislations: Fatality Inquiries Act, Vital Statistic’s Act, and Protection of Privacy Act. (Popa).

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Hours of work: These positions need to provide overarching availability on a 24/7/365 basis, through shift work (38.75 hours/week) and on-call duties for the Calgary Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Location: One (1) permanent
Type of position: Medical Examiner Building 4070 Bowness Road, N.W. Calgary, Alberta T58 3R7.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
Travel is a requirement of the role and therefore a valid class 5 driver's license is required.
The environment at OCME is fast paced and can be emotionally charged. Postmortem examinations are completed on-site, and the candidate needs to be aware and be prepared to work in this type of environment.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resources for information. 
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Krista Lammie at Krista.Lammie@gov.ab.ca.