SPO 24R HTR (Growth) - Guardianship Worker

Posting Title

SPO 24R HTR (Growth) - Guardianship Worker

Position Classification

Social Program Officer R24 HTR

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$78,386.35 - $100,522.85 annually, which includes a 1 Grid Market Adjustment* at growth and a 3 Grid Market Adjustment* at the full working level. Plus there is a $39.92 bi-weekly isolation allowance.

Close Date

10/29/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Northern SDA

Job Summary

The Team
The Smithers Guardianship Team is an established, collaborative team of three Guardianship Workers, one Child, Youth, and Family Services Support Worker, and a Team Leader who work together to support children and youth in care. The team focuses on developing plans that promote safety, stability, well-being and lasting permanency, while advocating for children's rights and celebrating their milestones. Working closely with caregivers, Indigenous partners, and community service providers, the team takes a child-centred, culturally respectful approach to help every child feel supported and build a positive future.

The Role
As a Guardianship Worker with the Smithers team, you will help children and youth in care feel safe, supported, and connected to their families, cultures, and communities by developing plans that promote their well-being, stability, and lasting permanency. The Guardianship Worker helps ensure each child's unique cultural, emotional, legal, and developmental needs are respected and met. This meaningful and varied role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in young people's lives while growing professionally in an inclusive, supportive environment that values diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. This position is based in Smithers and provides service in Smithers, Houston, and Hazelton. This requires regular travel between the communities.

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 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).
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

Please note:

• 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.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position is based in Smithers and provides services to Smithers, Houston, and Hazelton. Regular travel between the communities is required.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.
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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
This location is currently eligible for a retention incentive which is available to Social Program Officers residing in hard-to-recruit designated communities across the province. In addition to the re-imbursement of relocation costs (where applicable), the incentive program provides the following:

• An additional 1-grid Market Adjustment for Social Program Officers placed in the SPO Growth Series.
• An additional 2-grid Market Adjustment for Social Program Officers placed in the SPO R18 to SPO R30 classifications.

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.

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.

Job Category

Social Services

Additional Information

Job Profile_SPO 24R HTR (Growth) - Guardianship Worker - (126234)