SPO 24R - Probation Officer (Growth)

The Team
The Community Corrections team is an established group of professionals focused on making a positive impact in the community. Comprised of Probation Officers, Administrative staff, Local Managers, and justice partners such as the RCMP and community agencies, the team supports safer and healthier communities. The team values diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create a welcoming environment where all team members can thrive and contribute to meaningful change.

The Role
This role is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by promoting safety and rehabilitation in our communities. The Probation Officer will supervise and support adults under judicial or quasi-judicial orders, helping them meet their legal obligations and reduce criminal behavior. Using trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches, they will assess risks and needs, develop case management plans, and connect clients with community resources. Probation Officers will also deliver core programs to clients. This work directly contributes to fostering meaningful change in the lives of individuals and the communities they belong to. For more details, visit Probation Officer Careers.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from a Canadian designated educational institution; OR,
• Completion of a two-year diploma and 3 years of full-time related experience (or equivalent) working with people with complex social, health, or legal needs; OR,
• Sixty (60) credits of post-secondary education towards a diploma and 3 years of full-time related experience (or equivalent) working with people with complex social, health, or legal needs.

Note: If post-secondary education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services. You must provide a Comprehensive Report from ICES by the closing date of this posting to be considered.
If post-secondary education was instructed in a language other than English, applicants are required to provide proof of English language proficiency. More details on this can be found in the attached Job Profile.

• Successful completion of the Adult Probation Officer pre-requisite course (CORR1000). Exemptions can be found in the Job Profile.
• A valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license without restrictions or an equivalent Canadian driver’s license is required. A valid BC Class 7 may be considered.

Proviso / Willingness Statement:

• Willing to work with adult clients who may have multiple legal, health, social, and/or mental health challenges and/or clients who have committed or alleged to have committed criminal acts including intimate partner violence or sexually motivated offences.
• Successful applicants will be required to submit to a driver’s abstract review for the last five-year period.
• Successful applicants will be required to participate in and successfully complete the position’s training requirements.
• Part-time employees may require adjustments to hours of work while on basic training.
• Overnight travel to remote locations and working outside typical work hours may be required.

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

• A full list of related work experience
• Definition of job specific experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah.Watts@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This posting is to fill one permanent, full-time Probation Officer position in Port Hardy.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Additionally, successful candidates must submit to and successfully pass fingerprint screening by RCMP or municipal police and JUSTIN and CORNET provincial database checks.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
On the northern tip of Vancouver Island, Port Hardy is home to some of Canada’s best scuba-diving, as well as wonderful fishing and hiking. Port Hardy’s Cape Scott Provincial Park is perfect for hikers and campers, with the downtown area full of shops and restaurants.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to 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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. 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 resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

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.

IMPORTANT Additional Requirement:
If you meet the basic qualifications for this position, the hiring manager will instruct you, via email, to provide verification of the position requirements. Failure to do so may result in you not moving forward in the selection process. Candidates currently employed as a probation officer with Community Corrections are not required to submit this documentation.

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.