BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE) program (named by the Ministry’s Youth Advisory Council) is a new program designed to assist youth and young adults in and from Ministry care, to achieve their goals and connect them with supports and services.

The Role
Under the supervision of the Team Leader, SAJE Guide is a key point of contact and resource for young adults who have left the care of the ministry. Guides support young adults in their transition to adulthood by providing continuity of service, a connection to a broad range of adult government, community and cultural supports and services, and access to financial supports post 19 years of age. The Guide supports Navigators to ensure the right people are brought together to collectively plan, make decisions, and commit to actions that best support the transition of young adults to adulthood. Guides collaborate with other ministry staff to support relational and cultural stability, assist young adults to consider and plan for their future goals, and support the management and updating of the transition plan.
Guides are part of provincial and regional teams that are not all physically co-located together.  They may be expected to work independently due to their geographic location.  Teams use virtual tools to connect for tele- practice meetings and share information in real time.  This includes phone, videoconferencing, computer technologies as well as participating in in-person meetings with young adults and partners in community locations as feasible or required.
You can find more information about the SAJE program here.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum diploma in an identified human services field (Psychology, Social Service Worker, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Theology, Indigenous Studies, Education, or Nursing, or other related discipline).
• Minimum of 1 year of recent (within the last 3 years) experience working with vulnerable youth (age 13+) and young adults with complex needs including issues of substance abuse, mental illness, homelessness, or youth in or formerly from ministry care.*

* Experience as a Social Program Offer Assistant (SWA 15) is eligible experience for the SPO 21, but experience as a Team Assistant (Clerk 9) is not eligible.

Preference statements:
Preference may be given to applicants:

• With 2 or more years experience working with vulnerable youth and young adults with complex needs including issues of substance abuse, mental illness, homelessness, or youth in or formerly from ministry care.
• With experience working with youth or young adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and their families.
• With lived experience as a youth in care with the Ministry.
• With experience working with youth or young adults in and from the care of MCFD or Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies (formerly known as Delegated Aboriginal Agencies).
• With experience in the use of virtual technology (MS Teams, Skype, Zoom, etc.) to deliver services and sustain meaningful engagement with youth, young adults, and families.
• With experience in planning, coordinating and hosting presentations using traditional and modern training methodologies.
• With experience in successfully engaging Indigenous children, youth, families, communities, and other Indigenous partners. 
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience

Willingness Statements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid BC (full) class 5 driver’s licence.
• May be required to work flexible hours (work evenings/weekends).  
• May be required to use own vehicle (appropriate insurance coverage) on an expense account basis.   
• May be required to travel in remote locations.   
• May be required to travel in all (reasonable) weather conditions.
• This position works with youth and young adults facing challenges which may involve exposure to situations involving individuals in crisis or requiring specialized supports.
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lindsay.Hordal@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

This is a temporary opportunity until 10/02/2026. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies in any of the locations listed above.
Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to three days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.
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.