Community Coroner

The 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.    

As a successful candidate, you must:
-Be proficient in using a computer and computer applications;
-Be a Saskatchewan resident;
-Have a valid drivers 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.

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