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FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST

Organization:

Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

Division:

Ontario Forensic Pathology Service

City:

Toronto

Language of Position(s):

English

Job Term:

2 Permanent

Job Code:

MMD02A - Medical Consultant (Fellowship)

Salary:

Not Available (Competitive Salary and Benefits Offered)

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Posting Status:

Open

Job ID:

82774

The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Provincial Forensic Pathology Unit, Ontario Forensic Pathology Service is seeking a Forensic Pathologist to assist in the delivery of high quality forensic pathology services to coroners, police, crown attorneys, lawyers and courts in Ontario. This exciting work will be carried out at the new, state of the art Forensic Services and Coroners Complex .

What can I expect to do in this role?

The Provincial Forensic Pathology Unit (PFPU) is the main autopsy service for the Province of Ontario operating under the auspices of the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. The PFPU performs over 2000 medico-legal autopsies per year including all homicides and criminally suspicious deaths of adults, infants and children in the greater Toronto area. In addition, the Unit acts as a referral centre for complex cases for other regions of the Province that do not have access to forensic pathology expertise. As forensic pathologists at the PFPU, you are actively involved with postgraduate training and continuing medical education in forensic pathology.

Since 2014, the forensic pathologists (FP) at the PFPU are appointed as coroners for homicide and criminally suspicious cases.

In this new role:
• FP- coroners receive training on the statutory duties of the coroner.
• In homicide and criminally suspicious cases, FP-coroners undertake the role of the coroner and are responsible for investigating and reporting on the death, including attending the scene, ordering and conducting the autopsy, certifying identification and the cause and manner of death, as well as testifying in court.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• medical degree from a recognized university and licensed or eligible for license to practice medicine in Ontario
• certification with Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) as a specialist in Anatomical or General Pathology by examination or equivalent certification
• one year of postgraduate training or vocational training in forensic pathology at a recognized institution or university (e.g., university-based forensic pathology fellowship, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited fellowship)

Technical Knowledge:

You have:
• knowledge of and experience in forensic pathology in order to attend scenes, perform autopsies, analyze and interpret the results, provide expertise, advice and training to investigating agencies, legal and medical professionals, and certify cause and manner of death
• a broad knowledge of applicable legislation, rules of evidence and investigative techniques in order to collaborate and interact with police and legal and medical professionals
• knowledge of the judicial system including rules of evidence in civil and criminal cases to prepare reports, provide expert opinions and present evidence in courts of law

Other Skills:

• you have interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with other medical professionals, law enforcement agencies, lawyers, etc.
• you have superior oral and written communication skills

Additional Information:

Address:

2 English Permanent, 25 Morton Shulman Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region, General Screening Requirement

Compensation Group:

Management Compensation Plan

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Schedule:

Category:

Science and Engineering

Posted on:

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.

A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.

A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 28, 2015 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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