BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Chilliwack Community Corrections is a well-established team consisting of 19 positions including probation officers, administrative assistants, an office manager, senior probation officers and a local manager.  We work diligently to deliver an excellent level of client service and collaborate with various community partners to support our clients in making lasting pro-social change. We have the unique opportunity to work with, and learn from, several Indigenous Communities. The team is supportive and focuses on personal and professional growth. We value continuous learning and ensure team members have ample opportunities to develop competencies and build new skill sets. 

The Role
As a Probation Officer 15, you'll work under the direction of the Senior Probation Officer, supervising adult clients released on bail and managing low-risk offenders. You’ll also assist in supervising medium and high-risk offenders as part of a collaborative team. This role operates with a high level of independence as an ‘officer of the court,’ typically working alongside other Probation Officers either in-office or remotely. You’ll report to the Senior Probation Officer, who, in turn, reports to the Local Manager overseeing community corrections.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of a two-year diploma or 60 credits of post-secondary education towards a diploma or degree from a Canadian designated educational institution.
• Successful completion of the Adult Probation Officer pre-requisite course (CORR1000). Exemptions may apply.
• Valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license. A valid Class 7 may be considered.
• Preference may be given to applicants with a minimum of 6 months experience as a probation officer/probation officer 15.

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.
•    Overnight travel to remote locations and working outside typical work hours may be required.

Note: Candidates who are currently employed as a Probation Officer 15 or Adult Probation Officer (auxiliary or regular) with the BC Corrections Branch are deemed to meet the education, experience, pre-requisite course, and language proficiency index qualifications and are not required to provide proof with their application.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Taryn.Mcauley@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until December 9, 2025.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary vacancies.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and Enhanced Security Screening 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 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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