BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Band 2 base position.
This hiring competition is restricted to current MCFD employees.

This position evaluates the functioning of child welfare and other programs and practices and examines whether the ministry’s mandate has been properly and credibly carried out relative to legislation, policy and standards. Specifically, the position conducts different types of reviews for the following purposes:
•    To review the exercise of the powers, duties and functions of a director (as defined in the Child, Family and Community Service Act and the Adoption Act) in the provision of service to children, youth, young adults and families;
•    To monitor the performance of a director, in the provision of service to children, youth, young adults, and families;
•    To monitor the performance of any other person or agency in the provision of service to children, youth, young adults, and families;
•    To improve the provision of service to children, youth, young adults, and families;
•    For public accountability.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•    Extensive experience with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, or a Indigenous Child and Family Service Agency, with increasing responsibilities which reflect the depth and breadth of their experience in one or more of the following service areas: child protection and family services; guardianship, adoption and permanency; youth services; children and youth with special needs; child and youth mental health; and, community youth justice. 
•    Bachelor or Master of Social Work; Bachelor or Master of Arts in Child and Youth Care; Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology or Master of Education/Counseling in conjunction with child welfare/family service work experience.  Other relevant equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered (i.e. Bachelor’s degree in Sciences with C6 delegation, etc.).
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).  Confirmation for equivalency for your degree is required for you to be considered. Please indicate in your resume (include a copy of the approval; if in progress), proof must be provided on or by the closing date of the posting to the hiring manager). You must request a comprehensive report and supplemental report to be considered for this competition.
•    Preference may be given to applicants who have Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience. 
•    Preference may also be given to applicants with the following:
        - Child Safety experience and/or Child & Youth with Special Needs experience in the last 5 years.
        - Six or more years of experience, or a Master of Social Work degree or Master of Arts in Child and Youth Care degree, as well as to those with two (2) or more years of experience as team lead, senior practitioner,
          or senior policy analyst, etc.
        - Experience gathering and assessing qualitative information. 
•    Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and SharePoint. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Crystal.Prince@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a Full Time Temporary assignment to May 16, 2027.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent or temporary opportunities.
This position may be located anywhere in BC, subject to space availability. A current list of offices with available space can be found on the *Space Requests iConnect page. Applicants from communities not listed are encouraged to contact the hiring manager to discuss whether their location can be accommodated.
This position may work from home up to 4 days per week.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment. 
The BC Public Service is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion throughout the hiring process. Please reach out to the hiring manager if you require any assistance at any stage of the competition.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) applicants.

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.