BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The East Fraser Youth Probation team is a fast‑paced and well‑established group made up of seven Youth Probation Officers and a restorative justice worker, each bringing diverse experience from social work, corrections, and education. The team works closely with social workers, courts, police, mental health professionals, and community partners to support high‑risk, high‑needs youth. United by a strong commitment to equity, care, and community safety, the team takes pride in helping young people strengthen their wellbeing, reduce re‑offending, and build healthier relationships with their families and communities.

The Role
As a Youth Probation Officer with MCFD, you assess risk, monitor and enforce court‑ordered conditions, and prepare reports that support informed decisions by the court. You build trusting, respectful relationships with youth and families to connect them with programs and supports that reduce the risk of re‑offending and strengthen protective factors. Working through a trauma‑informed and equity‑focused lens, you help young people move away from crime and toward a safer, healthier transition into adulthood—making a meaningful difference for individuals, families, and the wider community.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field (Human Services field includes Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Counselling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing.

Important Information:

• All education credentials will be subject to verification and validation as per ministry process.
• Bachelor’s Degree must be a 4 year degree or an equivalent number credits.
• In addition, if your education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to have it assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Service.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience working as a Partial or Fully Delegated Youth Probation Officer in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• Experience working as an Adult Probation Officer in a Canadian jurisdiction. 
• Experience in a justice, educational or social service setting that involves the supervision of young people or adults. 
• Experience in a justice, educational or social service setting with counselling or conflict resolution. 
• Applicants who self-identify as 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).

For questions regarding this position, please contact patrick.giasson@gov.bc.ca   

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and 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.

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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. 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 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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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.