Talent Pool - Morgue Technologist

Consider this opportunity as a Morgue Technologist and make a difference to public safety and the death investigation system! Located at the state-of- the-art Forensic Services and Coroners' Complex (FSCC), we are seeking professional Morgue Technologists to join our dynamic team and provide first level technical and support services to the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OFPS) related to autopsy casework and morgue functions.

The results from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?In this role you will:
• Integrate morgue activities with postmortem examinations, morgue organization and management, quality assurance and inventory, fingerprinting deceased persons, postmortem dental X-rays and biological waste disposition.
• Receive evidentiary items and documents from the Provincial Dispatch Unit , sorting items and preparing items for appropriate distribution throughout the OFPS.
• Organize and ensure cleanliness of morgue storage areas.
• Assist with data collection for the purposes of establishing positive identification.
• Coordinate and liaise with police agencies throughout Ontario.
• Advise and release bodies to individuals/agencies legally entitled.
• Assist with postmortem examinations, under the Forensic Pathologist's direction by: retrieving/returning deceased persons from the morgue coolers, turning and lifting the deceased persons, assisting in external examinations, and logging of biological, physical and trace evidence.

How do I qualify?Laboratory and Technical knowledgeYou have:
•Knowledge of laboratory tests, techniques related to specific tasks (e.g. fingerprinting, dental Xrays) in order to assist in the completion of forensic autopsies.
•Knowledge of laboratory safety and awareness of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations that apply.
•Knowledge of universal precautions in order to work safely with biohazardous materials.
•Ability to understand medical terminology to liaise with medical professionals.
•Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of the requirements of the justice system related to handling forensic evidence and samples.

Other Essential knowledge•You have knowledge of procedures for handling bodies/evidence (e.g. continuity of evidence, health and safety, universal precautions) and can assess incoming/outgoing bodies/remains and determine required action.
•You have the physical ability and knowledge of how to move, lift and turn human bodies (remains) and/or portions of bodies including visceral organs for pathological examination.
•You posses the ability to upload and catalogue photographs.
•You have knowledge of laboratory and case information management systems, computer operating systems and programs (e.g. Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, SQL, Adobe, etc.).

Judgement, Reasoning and Organizational skillsYou can:
•determine the approach to handling case materials, storage and disposal methods.
•label and document forensic evidence and specimens with a high degree of accuracy.
•ensure confidentiality and accuracy of highly sensitive materials related to death investigations.
•identify priorities and incidents requiring the manager, Chief Coroner or Chief Forensic Pathologist.
•determine work priorities among conflicting demands and attention to details when maintaining chain of custody
•identify and follow up on issues/delays in maintaining morgue services.

Communication (oral and written) skills and Interpersonal skills•You have demonstrated the ability to work effectively with staff, stakeholders and can communicate with associates (e.g. medical, legal, and law enforcement professionals) regarding post mortem and/or test results.
•You can maintain accurate documentation of autopsy related information and retention of specimens/exhibits.

Work conditionsThis role will require:
•Ability to be frequently exposed to, handling of, and contact with bodies/remains that may be contaminated, decomposed, mutilated, and/or arthropod infested.
•Frequent exposure to unpleasant materials, odours, and content. May involve exposure to potentially infectious viruses, bacterial and diseases.
•Ability to work 24-hours a day, 7-days a week including weekends and statutory holidays.

Additional Information:

Note:

• The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities within the next eighteen months following the closing date of the job ad posting.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, December 2, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

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

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

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