BC Coroners Service Job Postings

There are 50 full-time coroners (appointed under Section 54 of the Coroners Act) and approximately 85 community coroners (appointed under Section 55 of the Coroners Act) working throughout British Columbia.

• Full-time coroners are excluded positions (the positions are not part of the B.C. Government Employees Union) within each regional office. When vacancies occur, positions are posted on MyHR, the B.C. government`s human resources website.
• Community coroners work on an as-needed basis. This is not full-time employment; payment is based on hours worked. Check this page regularly for community coroner job postings.

The background preferred for community coroners is previous education and experience in legal, medical or investigative fields. Community coroners do not perform autopsies or other specialized procedures.

Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to work with grieving families in a sensitive, supportive manner; can provide leadership and coordination at scenes and have the ability to communicate effectively with the public, police, medical community and other agencies. The job requires excellent skills in communication and analysis.

Coroner Job Postings

• Community Coroner - Interior and Victoria (posting closes Nov. 21, 2024)
• Community Coroner - Lower Mainland, Sea to Sky, Sunshine Coast (posting closes Nov. 21. 2024)

Other Job Postings

• No opportunities currently available

Conveyance Contracts

The BC Coroners Service is looking for interest for a number of Conveyance Contracts.