SPO-CP 24R - Child Protection Worker (Growth) PROV

Posting Title

SPO-CP 24R - Child Protection Worker (Growth) PROV

Position Classification

Social Prog Off-Child Prot R24

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 CA
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Delta, BC V4L 2M1 CA
Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA
Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4 CA
Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Langley, BC V3A 8T1 CA
Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S1 CA
Mission, BC V4S 0A2 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M7 CA
Oliver, BC V0H 1T2 CA
Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0 CA
Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA
Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Richmond, BC V7C 4M9 CA
Saanichton, BC V8M2A5 CA
Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4S4 CA
Sechelt, BC V0N3A0 CA
Sooke, BC V9Z 0M8 CA
Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Trail, BC V1R 4T2 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
White Rock, BC V4B 4M2 CA

Salary Range

$78,386.35- $100,522.85 annually, which includes a 3 Grid Market Adjustment* at the full working level,

Close Date

10/25/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Service Delivery Division

Job Summary

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 YouTube Child Protection Workers.

If you would like to hear more about this position, we will be offering live sessions via Teams.
Monday, October 5 12PM-1PM (Pacific/Vancouver time) and Wednesday, October 21 12PM-1PM (Pacific/Vancouver time).
Please register via this link. We will send you an e-mail with information about how to attend the session

We have multiple permanent vacancies in the following locations (Successful applicants may be required to work from any office in the Service Delivery Area for "Float" positions):
Campbell River, Dawson Creek, Fort St John, Grand Forks, Kelowna Float*, North Fraser Float (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody)*, North Vancouver Float*, Pemberton, Prince George Float*, Sechelt, South Fraser Float (Surrey, Delta, Langley, White Rock)*, Vancouver Richmond Float*

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent vacancies for the following locations as well as those listed above:
Castlegar, Duncan Float*, East Fraser Float (Abbotsford, Agassiz, Boston Bar, Chilliwack, Hope, Mission)*, Fernie, Kamloops Float*, Nanaimo Float*, Nelson, Oliver, Penticton, Salmon Arm, Squamish, Trail, Vernon, Victoria Float (Victoria, Saanichton, Sooke)*

*Please note that locations identified as "Float" indicate that the position may be assigned to work within any Child Protection team within the listed area(s), based on operational requirements. Applicants selecting a Float location should be willing to work at any of the communities or CP teams associated with that area.

Example:
If you are hired to the North Fraser Float (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody) team, you are expected to work/commute to any of the communities noted above. Specifically, you could be assigned to the Intake team in Burnaby for a few weeks, and then later work with the Family Services team in New Westminster for a month. Assignment length and location will vary depending on staffing and service requirements.

If you are interested in other rural and remote locations, please see Requisition 125806.

Applicants who wish to be considered for RURAL AND REMOTE locations must apply on the rural and remote CPW posting (Requisition 125806). Refer to job posting for a list of RURAL AND REMOTE locations. This is a separate competition. If applicants apply on both the Provincial and Rural and Remote postings, the interview score will be applied to both competitions.

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 Bachelor's Degree or higher 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).

• 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:

• 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:

• 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.
• (Expanded Credentials Only): Applicants who have one (1) or more years of job-specific or related experience obtained within the last five (5) years.

Additional Requirements.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver's 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.



About this Position:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies 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.
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 (gov.bc.ca).
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.
The two year rule is applicable. BCGEU employees are not eligible to accept a lateral or demotional offer if they have not been in their current headquarters/geographic location for at least two years and they have applied for a position located outside of their 32 km radius. When you accept a position in a specific location, you are required to remain working in that location, or within a 32km radius, for a minimum of two years.

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.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. 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_Child Protection Worker (Growth)
FAQ_Child Protection Worker