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Medical Examiner Investigator
Government of Alberta · Closes in 8 days
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1 Check who can apply You are here
The competition is open, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Candidates must include a cover letter that explains how their experience relates to the role.
Education: University degree or diploma in a related field (e.g. nursing, biomedical sciences, anatomy), plus one year of related experience.
Experience: Minimum one year of related experience in emergency or critical care medicine, or investigative work. Death investigation and case management experience are assets.
What they ask for:
- University degree or diploma in a related field, such as nursing or biomedical sciences
- At least one year of related experience in emergency or critical care, or investigative work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong medical knowledge and terminology
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
Closing date: November 9 (Closes in 8 days) Check the closing time on the posting.
Apply online through the official Alberta posting. Include a resume with months and years for all education and work, plus a cover letter.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
Good to know:
- Shift work is mandatory, with 24/7/365 coverage and on-call duties
- Final candidates must complete a criminal records check, paid by the candidate
- The job involves daily exposure to emotionally taxing and violent death scenes
- The posting may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower level
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