Responsibilities

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Provincial Forensic Pathology Unit, Ontario Forensic Pathology Service is seeking three Forensic Pathologists to assist in the delivery of high quality forensic pathology services to coroners, police, crown attorneys, lawyers and courts in Ontario.

This exciting work will be carried out at the state of the art Forensic Services and Coroners Complex.

The Provincial Forensic Pathology Unit (PFPU) is the main autopsy service for the Province of Ontario operating under the auspices of the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. The PFPU performs over 6500 medico-legal autopsies per year including all homicides and criminally suspicious deaths of adults, infants and children in the greater Toronto area. In addition, the Unit acts as a referral centre for complex cases for other regions of the Province that do not have access to forensic pathology expertise. As forensic pathologists at the PFPU, you are actively involved with postgraduate training and continuing medical education in forensic pathology.

NOTE:

Successful candidates may be required to do occasional work in the North/underserviced regions within the province.
This competition will be used to create an eligibility list to fill upcoming Forensic Pathologists opportunities.

Create the Work Environment
In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities
Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the teams daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry. In this position, you will:

Deliver high quality forensic pathology services to coroners, police, Crown Attorneys, lawyers and courts in Ontario.
Assume responsibility for complex cases as an acknowledged expert in the specialized field of forensic pathology.
As forensic pathologists at the PFPU, you are actively involved with postgraduate training and continuing medical education in forensic pathology.

Qualifications

Mandatory requirements

You have a Medical degree from a recognized university and licensed or eligible for license to practice medicine in Ontario.
You have a certification with Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) as a specialist in Anatomical or General Pathology by examination or equivalent certification.
You have one year of postgraduate training or vocational training in forensic pathology at a recognized institution or university (e.g., university-based forensic pathology fellowship, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited fellowship).

Technical Knowledge:

You have knowledge of and experience in forensic pathology in order to attend scenes, perform autopsies, analyze and interpret the results.
You have the ability to provide expertise, advice and training to investigating agencies, legal and medical professionals, and certify cause and manner of death.
You have knowledge of the Coroners Act, Criminal Code, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other related legislation that applies to death investigation to ensure compliance when providing consultation and professional advice.
You have a broad knowledge of applicable legislation, rules of evidence and investigative techniques in order to collaborate and interact with police and legal and medical professionals.
You have knowledge of the judicial system including rules of evidence in civil and criminal cases to prepare reports, provide expert opinions and present evidence in courts of law.

Leadership Skills:

You can engage team members in a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting innovation and creativity.
You can demonstrate effective working relationships with colleagues, and internal/external stakeholders.

Project Management Skills:

You have the ability to be responsible for delivering high quality forensic pathology services to coroners, police, Crown Attorneys, lawyers and courts in Ontario.
You can contribute to effective quality assurance, tissue management and health and safety practices of the unit.
You have knowledge of change management principles and best practices and demonstrated experience in leading change initiatives.

Communication and Relationship Management Skills:

You have good judgment and political acuity to deal with highly visible, complex and sensitive issues.
You have the ability to maintain effective liaison and collaboration with key stakeholders such as with other medical professionals, law enforcement agencies, lawyers, etc.
You have superior oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver presentations, reports, recommendations and assessments.

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

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.

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Compensation

$358,348.00 - $390,569.00 Per year

How to apply

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.
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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.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 28, 2025 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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