Regional Supervising Coroner-Ottawa / Coroner régional principal; coroner régionale principale - Ottawa

Join us to serve the living through high-quality death investigations. Do you have an interest in death investigation, a curious mind, and a strong commitment to public safety and community well-being? Are you committed to building respectful partnerships with health care organizations, investigation services, academic institutions, Indigenous Peoples and diverse communities to help advance Ontario's death investigation system through collaboration? If you thrive in a multidisciplinary, high-profile environment and enjoy applying your communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills in meaningful ways, consider this impactful opportunity as Regional Supervising Coroner with the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC), Ministry of the Solicitor General, serving the Eastern region, based in Ottawa.

Why Ottawa and the Eastern Region?

Ottawa is home to one of Ontario's most dynamic and diverse regions, serving communities that range from urban centres and fast-growing suburbs to rural and remote areas across Eastern Ontario. As the nation's capital and a hub for government, health care, education, and public service, Ottawa presents a unique and complex investigative environment where public trust, collaboration, and accountability are paramount. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to influence public safety, identify emerging trends, and help shape policies and practices that strengthen Ontario's death investigation system while serving communities across Eastern Ontario with professionalism, compassion, and integrity.

The Ontario Public Service: Strengthening Ontario, together.

A career in the OPS is purpose-driven and people-centered.

• Purpose-driven culture: Lead work that improves safety and well-being across communities.
• Empowering environment: Inclusive, diverse, accessible workplaces that value your authentic voice.
• Leadership growth: Mentorship, cross-ministry collaboration, and broad leadership pathways.
• Recognition and rewards: Competitive compensation, defined-benefit pension, comprehensive benefits, and wellness supports.

About the job

We believe great leadership starts with high standards and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right, even when it's hard. As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.

You won't be doing it alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization.

Leadership is about impact, and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:

• Lead and engage a diverse team of professionals, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and excellence.
• Inform and drive transformational changes within regional programs and policies.
• Set district priorities, manage human and fiscal resources, and ensure that organizational objectives are met through careful planning and budgeting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including First Nations, investigative agencies, public safety personnel and municipal leaders, ensuring that community relationships and collaboration remain at the forefront.

Your ability to align your team's efforts with broader organizational goals will be key to your success, and to the success of the people we serve.

Meet your New Team

Ontario's death investigation system is the largest in North America, overseeing ~20,000 investigations annually. The Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service work together to deliver coordinated, equitable investigations that reflect Ontario's diversity. As the Regional Supervising Coroner for Ottawa and the Southeast Region, you w