SPO-CP 24R - Child Protection Worker

The Team
The North Fraser Indigenous Youth Team is a specialized, multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting Indigenous children, youth, and families across the North Fraser Service Delivery Area. The team includes Indigenous‑focused Protection Social Workers, an Indigenous‑focused Guardianship Worker, and an Indigenous Youth Advisor who brings lived experience and youth voice into practice and planning. We work collaboratively and relationally, centering Indigenous perspectives, community knowledge, and shared responsibility in all aspects of our work. As an SDA‑wide team, we partner closely with Nations, Indigenous organizations, and community supports to provide coordinated, culturally responsive service delivery. Our team values reflection, mutual support, and learning, and is committed to creating a culturally safe workplace grounded in respect, accountability, and care for one another.

The Role
The Indigenous Family Service Worker supports Indigenous children, youth, and families by assessing and responding to concerns of abuse and neglect through a trauma‑informed, culturally grounded, and relational lens. Practice is rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing, with a strong emphasis on cultural safety, humility, and respect for identity, community, and connection to Nation and land. The role works in partnership with children, youth, families, Elders, Nations, and Indigenous communities to address protection concerns while upholding jurisdictional, legislative, and policy requirements alongside Indigenous laws, protocols, and inherent rights. All work is guided by relationship‑building, accountability, and a commitment to supporting the safety, belonging, and well‑being of Indigenous children and youth. This position specializes in working with Indigenous youth, with a strong focus on aging‑out planning, permanency, and cultural continuity. The worker supports youth and families through a conference‑based approach aligned with the APPF circle process, including intentional pre‑circle work, relationship preparation, and cultural and ceremonial supports where appropriate. The role involves managing a caseload while providing one‑to‑one, strengths‑based support to children, youth, and families, completing clear and timely documentation, and working collaboratively to ensure planning reflects the youth’s identity, voice, and long‑term connection to family, culture, and community.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

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

1. Preferred Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work or in Child & Youth Care OR Master's 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) 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.
  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.

2. Expanded Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field OR Bachelor’s Degree with a Major/Honors in a Human Services field OR Master’s level graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services field AFTER the completion of an unrelated Bachelor’s 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:

• Preferred education credentials AND/OR in-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees who hold a regular SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA)

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Preferred education credentials AND/OR in-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees who hold a regular SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA)
• Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
• Experience working with Indigenous children, youth and families as well as Indigenous Communities.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

Please note:

• Applicants may be considered 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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact dawn.wiebe@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
This position is based out of Burnaby.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies for Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments*
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
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 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.

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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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