SPO-CP 24R Child Protection Worker (Growth) – Closing Date Extended

The Role
Child Protection Workers specialize in developing plans with families to ensure the safety of children and youth through assessment and collaboration. They receive assess and respond to concerns of child abuse and neglect by interviewing parents children and youth assessing strengths and needs working with appropriate agencies developing safety plans and determining if children or youth are in need of protection.

For more information about this position please view our short video on YouTubeChild Protection Workers.

If you would like to hear more about this position we will be offering two live sessions via Teams.

• Wednesday AprilPM - 1PM (PST- Vancouver time)
• Wednesday MayPM - 1PM (PST- Vancouver time)

Please register via this will send you an e-mail with information about how to attend the session.

We have multiple permanent vacancies in the following locations:(For more information about a specific location click on the community name)
*Fort St James VanderhoofKitimat *Hazelton *Smithers*Burns Lake*Prince Rupert*Mackenzie*Fort NelsonClearwaterLillooetWilliams Lake

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent vacancies for the following locations as well as those listed above:
Princeton*Port Hardy.

*Are eligible for Isolation Allowance based on theIsolation Location Point.

For more information on working in a rural office location please check out this video onNechako Lakes Service Delivery Areawhen it was named one of the 10 Best Places to work.

*Relocation assistance and reimbursement is available where applicable. Relocation assistance covers travel time travel expenses moving fees incidental expenses and real estate/legal fees. For more information on relocation please visit:Relocation - Province of British Columbia ()

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

These locations are currently eligible for a retention incentive which is available to all regular permanent Social Program Officers residing in Hard To Recruit (HTR) designated communities across the addition to the re-imbursement of relocation costs (where applicable) the incentive program provides the following:

• Up to a maximum of $6000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time Social Program Officers in the SPO R18 to SPO R30 classifications* OR
• Up to a maximum of $3000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time Social Program Officers placed in the SPO Growth Series (SPO Growth to SPO R24 classifications)*

*Full payment of the incentive is based on regular eligible classifications (SPO R18 to SPO R30 and SPO Growth Series) working in an approved location for the full fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). A pro-rated incentive payment may be provided to candidates who work a partial year and/or part-time hours.

If you are interested in other provincial locations please note that the next provincial competition will begin in late April.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants may be considered who meet the preferred OR expanded credentials and experience requirements

1. Preferred Credentials:

• Bachelors Degree or higher in Social Work or Bachelors Degree or higher in Child & Youth Care OR Masters Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology/Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with completion of a practicum in family and child welfare OR
• In-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees who have a regular SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).

• NOTE: If this education was obtained outside of Canada you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must provide a comprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental report by the closing date of this posting to be considered; OR A candidate may be considered equivalent when they are registered and a member in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers or has a letter from the College confirming that their application for registration has been approved.

2. Expanded Credentials:

• Bachelors Degree in a Human Services field OR Bachelors Degree witha Major/Honors in a Human Services field OR Masters level graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services field AFTER the completion of an unrelated Bachelors Degree.
• PLUS a minimum of one year of related OR job-specific work experience.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• NOTE: If this education was obtained outside of Canada you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must provide a basic report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.

Human Services fields include: Psychology Sociology Criminology Anthropology Early Childhood Education Indigenous Studies Education Theology or Nursing.

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Applicants with preferred education credentials AND/OR In-service MCFD employees who hold a SPO24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Eligible for delegation under the Child Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous with the required combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Drivers License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

Proviso:

• Applicants who have not yet graduated but have completed all required courses and are able to provide a letter from their educational institution confirming completion of degree requirements may be considered.

Please refer to the Job Profile located in the additional information section at the bottom of the posting for:

• Salary placement based on education and experience.
• A full list of related work experience.
• Definition of job specific experience.
• Willingness/proviso statements.

PLEASE NOTE:Applicants who re-apply within 6 months of a previous unsuccessful CPW final assessment (reference check) may not be eligible for further consideration.

For questions regarding this position please contact

About this Position:
Amendment (May 04 2026): Posting closing date extended to May 17 2026. More Info session date added

An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanentvacancies in these and other communities throughout the province.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA)will berequired.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating adiverse workplaceto represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status Métis or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge skills abilities competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES- Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES- You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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