BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Integrated Jurisdiction Practice team is a small, dedicated unit of two, including the Provincial Practice Consultant and the Director of Practice.  As a newly formed team built on an established provincial approach, we partner closely with a multidisciplinary division focused on service delivery, policy, and practice to advance Indigenous jurisdiction and develop practice guidance, resources, and orientations that strengthen skills, confidence, and understanding amongst directors across the province, to work successfully within a multi‑jurisdictional environment. This work plays an important part in transforming and reforming systems to better support Indigenous children, families, and communities.

The Role
The Provincial Practice Consultant provides clinical consultation and expert guidance on standards, policy, and legislation, and supports knowledge transfer through training and mentorship across the province. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Practice, leadership teams, and Indigenous community partners to help practitioners understand and adhere to roles and responsibilities driven by Indigenous jurisdiction, as well as support understanding of new agreements developed with Indigenous communities to coordinate our services, and improve outcomes for Indigenous children, youth, and families. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to system transformation, partner with Indigenous communities, advance key priorities, and help colleagues build skills and confidence, while engaging in creative, collaborative work that has a lasting impact.

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. 
 

Additional Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in Jurisdiction, Adoption Standards, Child and Family Service, Out-Of-Care, Permanency, and/or Guardianship program specialty areas.
• Experience establishing relationships in the community with other partners and agencies.
• Experience providing training and group facilitation.
• Experience working with First Nations, Métis and Inuit children, families, agencies and communities.
   

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)
• Currently possess or immediately eligible for C4 Delegation under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA).
• Experience providing services to youth.
• Experience in program and policy development.
• Experience providing mentorship.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (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).
   

Please refer to the Job Profile located in the additional information section at the bottom of the posting for:

• A full list of related work experience. 
• Definition of job specific experience.
• Willingness/proviso statements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kaylee.Phillips@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Children and Family Development office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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 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.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application.  The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.