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Talent Pool - Autopsy Services Coordinator

Job ID:

244605

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Services

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

Permanent, Temporary up to 12 months

Job code:

16065 - Technologist 3, Medical Lab

Salary:

$1,458.98 - $1,732.11 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Consider this opportunity to join the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service in our state of the art facility where you will coordinate the work of all Pathologist Assistants and provide technical assistance to Forensic Pathologists in conducting autopsies legislated by the Coroners Act (e.g. cause of death, identification of deceased, etc.).

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) offers a competitive compensation package, including a defined pension plan. We support career and leadership development, invest in learning opportunities, and recognize team and individual achievements.

To learn more about the compensation package for this position, please visit the Ontario Public Service Employee Union website (www.opseu.org) for a copy of the current collective agreements, and the OPSEU Pension Trust website (www.optrust.com) for information on the pension plan.

Prior to job offer, the successful candidate must meet the applicable TBRHSC policies and procedures.

About the job

In this role you will:

• Coordinate the work of Unit Pathologist Assistants by: assigning tasks both post mortem and non-post mortem related; developing work and on-call schedules; monitoring attendance; coordinating time off and overtime within operational requirements; providing input into performance appraisals and grievances; instructing on appropriate policies, procedures and best practices; training new staff and Pathologist Assistants from outside agencies.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance and training as necessary to Pathologist Assistants in the handling of complex cases and advise autopsy staff of biohazard concerns.
• Participate in Daily Morning Rounds at the Forensic Pathology Unit by providing background information for cases to be examined that day and describing post mortem findings from previous day as required.
• Prepare for post mortem examination and assist with the more complicated post mortem examinations.
• Perform a variety of administrative functions and various related technical duties such as: maintenance and simple cleaning and repair of equipment; provision of forensic radiography service; sorting and disposal of forensic toxicology samples; oversee the storage and disposal of wet tissue from post mortem examinations.
• Assist the Manager in the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and best practices including disaster planning preparedness. Manager has the right to assign additional responsibilities.

What you bring to the team

Technical and Laboratory Knowledge

You have:

• Laboratory techniques and practices in pathology, anatomy, histology, physiology, toxicology and continuity of evidence in order to assist Forensic Pathologists in conducting autopsies and to prepare required documentation.
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge the Ontario Death Investigation System and related legislation (Coroners Act) in order to comply with regulations and requirements by adhering to principles and practices.
• Knowledge of laboratory tests, autopsy techniques and procedures and principles in order to assist in conducting forensic autopsies
• Laboratory safety and awareness of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations to ensure compliance when performing responsibilities.
• Knowledge of risk management analysis and techniques and the requirements of the justice system related to handling of forensic evidence and samples in order to maintain continuity of the evidence by adhering to known procedures and practices for handling samples and testing materials.
• Familiarity of Universal Precautions in order to work safely with bio-hazardous materials by applying known procedures and techniques.
• Quality improvement techniques and practices to monitor, analyze and assess outcomes of mortuary operations and services
• You can interpret and apply policies and provincial and federal legislation to provide advice to stakeholders and to coordinate program and service delivery activities.

Problem Solving, Review and Reasoning skills

You can:

• Prioritize cases, schedule post-mortems and can determine appropriate handling of evidentiary materials and samples.
• Provide technical direction to Pathologist Assistants in the handling of more complex cases, identify training and staff relations issues for referral to the Manager.
• Determine how to prepare items for storage and disposal.
• Manage daily handling, examining, and testing of human bodies, organs, tissues, and specimens whose history is unknown with attendant risk of exposure to infectious organisms requiring precaution due to biological hazards.
• Label and document forensic evidence and specimens with a high degree of accuracy and consistency in order to provide undisputable continuity of evidence.
• Inform management staff when unusual findings or information become apparent, especially while participating in post mortem examinations or when dealing with staffing issues/situations.
• Plan, coordinate and prioritize staff activities and meet deliverables in a fast-paced multifaceted environment.
• Manage high volume complex caseloads and can provide direction to improve performance standards, efficiencies, and workflow performance objectives/deliverables.

Communication (oral and written) and presentation skills

• You have demonstrated oral and written communication and presentation skills to develop and present training materials, draft reports, briefing notes and recommendations and convey information in a clear manner to different audiences.
• You possess consultation, facilitation and advisory skills to respond to internal/external inquiries and promote collaboration and team work.
• You know how to apply customer service delivery principles and practices to resolve service issues and ensure stakeholder service training of staff.
• You can contact and coordinate services of other experts who are required to participate in various capacities (e.g. x-ray technician, forensic odontologist, technical experts etc.)
• You can maintain accurate documentation of post mortem related information and retention of specimens/exhibits.
• You have ability to communicate with associates (e.g. medical, legal and policing professionals) regarding post mortem and/or test results and can provide technical direction and training to Pathologist Assistants and coordinate their services.
• You are collaborative by driving people-centered outcomes, being inclusive and helping staff and colleagues grow, every day.

Computer skills and Photographic techniques

• You have demonstrated knowledge of computer operating systems and programs (e.g. Office 365 suite, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Access, Qualtra, Tableau and SQL) including electronic secure file transfer
• You have ability to occasionally prepare photo and slide reproductions (e.g. enlarging, reducing, enhancing).
• You possess photographic techniques (operation of a digital camera) in order to provide appropriate documentation.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Monday, June 8, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• English Permanent, 25 Morton Shulman Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
• English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 25 Morton Shulman Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3

Category:

Science

Posted on:

Friday, May 15, 2026

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.
• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• T-SL-244605/26(2)

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• 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.

• 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.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• 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.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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