Assistant Chief Medical Examiner

Qualifications Required:

Applicants must be a medical doctor (M.D.) with Board Certification in Anatomical or General (Clinical) Pathology (or equivalency) and thereafter gain sub-specialist certification or training in Forensic Pathology.  For Canadian Forensic Pathologists trained before 2009, a fellowship in Forensic Pathology without Board Certification will also be considered eligible.  Forensic Pathology fellows currently in training are also qualified for this competition.  Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.  This includes knowledge of all aspects of death investigation, identification techniques, autopsy and external examination techniques, preparation of reports, and provision of expert testimony in a court of law.  Although experience is always an asset, this position is also open to individuals who have just completed their Fellowship training in Forensic Pathology.  Depending on experience of the successful candidate, classification ranges from entry level Medical Pathologist I to the highest level of Medical Pathologist IV.  The incumbent must also be proficient in the use of computers (including use of the internet and Microsoft Outlook), must be licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the province of Alberta, and must have a valid driver's license.  Exceptional communication and relationship building skills are critical to developing effective liaisons with criminal justice partners, allied medical professionals and families.