BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The South Fraser Resource group includes a team of five to seven Resource Social Workers dedicated to supporting and collaborating with community agencies that provide specialized placements for children and youth in care. The team’s focus is to build strong partnerships with contracted agencies, offering guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality care. They work closely with care teams supporting some of South Fraser’s most complex children and youth, particularly those requiring specialized staffed care environments.

The Role
Resource Workers are responsible for developing and monitoring contracts for each resource, visiting staffed care homes to ensure they meet MCFD's environment of care standards, and building strong working relationships with contracted agencies. They also respond to quality-of-care concerns, support care planning, and collaborate with the care team on both short- and long-term goals for the child or youth. Key working relationships include agency staff such as program managers, house supervisors, and social workers for the child or youth. Resource Workers also play an active role in the change management process related to the SHSS transformation initiative with contracted agencies.

Future positions to be filled from the eligibility list will be on the teams below:

The Resource Support team in South Fraser is made up of three units, each with approximately five to seven Resource Workers. These workers support foster caregivers, coordinate services, and collaborate with district offices and Indigenous communities to ensure culturally safe and effective care for children and families.

The Foster Caregiver Recruitment Team in South Fraser is responsible for developing a comprehensive and diverse network of foster caregivers who are able to meet the needs of children and youth in care. The Foster Caregiver Recruitment team is composed of approximately nine Resource Social Workers who engage in the community to recruit new fostering applicants, complete full assessments (SAFE Home studies) with families who desire to provide foster care, and prepare successful applicants for their role as foster caregivers.

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)
• Applicants with MCFD experience working with and supporting families.

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 Laurie.Bakken@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment May 28th, 2025: Posting closing date extended to June 12th, 2025:.
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.
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Child and Family Development offices: Surrey only.
An eligibility list may be established for part time and fulltime, permanent and temporary positions.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments. 
Security Screening Wording (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 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.

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.