BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Northern Youth Probation team is an experienced and diverse group of professionals dedicated to supporting young people involved in the justice system while ensuring community safety. With 5 Youth Probation Officers, a Team Lead, they work closely with Child Protection, Youth Services and judicial professionals to create effective interventions that reduce reoffending. The team prioritizes building trust with youth and families by overcoming cultural and language barriers, ensuring services are accessible and responsive to the needs of the community.

The Role
As a Youth Probation Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring community safety by enforcing legal orders while providing compassionate support to youth in conflict with the law who may lack strong supports or community connections. A key part of the role involves building meaningful relationships with youth and their families, collaborating with service providers, other professionals and Indigenous Nations and providing case management and supervision in accordance with court orders or Extra-judicial agreements. You will also be writing reports for the court and developing interventions that promote rehabilitation. This deeply rewarding position provides the opportunity to make a lasting impact—helping youth realize their potential and contributing to safer, stronger communities. As a Youth Probation Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring community safety by enforcing legal orders while providing compassionate support to youth in conflict with the law who may lack strong supports or community connections. A key part of the role involves building meaningful relationships with youth and their families, collaborating with service providers, other professionals and Indigenous Nations and providing case management and supervision in accordance with court orders or Extra-judicial agreements. You will also be writing reports for the court and developing interventions that promote rehabilitation. This deeply rewarding position provides the opportunity to make a lasting impact—helping youth realize their potential and contributing to safer, stronger communities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, OR Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field or equivalent.
  • NOTE: If your degree 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 field includes: Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology or Nursing.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Six (6) months or more job specific experience (Experience gained working as either as an Adult Probation Officer or a Fully Delegated Youth Probation Officer in a Canadian Jurisdiction).
• Recent experience (within 5 years) in justice, educational or social service setting that involves supervision, counselling or conflict resolution.
• Applicants who self-identify as 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.
• Definition of job specific experience.
• Willingness/proviso statements.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Clayton.Gull@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Known most famously as the home of the Kermode (Spirit) Bear, Terrace and the surrounding area is perfect for hiking, mountain biking, camping, rock climbing, canoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Terrace is the territory of the Tsimshian First Nation, who share their culture including traditional longhouses.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary 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 all regular permanent Social Program Officers residing in Hard to Recruit (HTR) designated communities across the province. In addition to the re-imbursement of relocation costs (where applicable), the incentive program provides the following:

• Up to a maximum of $6,000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time Social Program Officers in the SPO R18 to SPO R30 classifications* OR
• Up to a maximum of $3,000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time Social Program Officers placed in the SPO Growth Series (SPO Growth to SPO R24 classifications)**

*Full payment of the incentive is based on regular eligible classifications (SPO R18 to SPO R30) working in an approved location for the full fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). A pro-rated incentive payment may be provided to candidates who work a partial year and/or part-time hours.

**Full payment of the incentive is based on regular eligible classifications (SPO Growth Series) working in an approved location for the full fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). A pro-rated incentive payment may be provided to candidates who work a partial year and/or part-time hours.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.