BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Smithers Community Corrections team is an established group of dedicated professionals who bring enthusiasm, compassion, diligence, and a positive approach to their work. The team includes a Local Manager, an Office Manager, and Probation Officers, and works closely with a sister office while fostering a supportive environment where colleagues look out for one another, take initiative, and value diverse perspectives and experiences. Together, the team partners with RCMP, Crown Counsel, First Nations, and regional and municipal organizations to support clients involved with the criminal justice system. Through intervention work, programming, and meaningful referrals, they help individuals make positive and lasting changes while contributing to safer, more inclusive communities.

The Role
As a Senior Probation Officer, you will play a key leadership role in supporting and developing probation staff while helping to deliver effective community corrections services. This position provides coaching, guidance, and training to probation officers, fosters collaborative relationships with community partners, and supports hiring and operational activities within the office. We encourage applications from individuals who value equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility, and who are committed to creating respectful, accessible, and supportive services for colleagues, clients, and communities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years: 120 credits) from a recognized Canadian institution.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a full working level probation officer in a Canadian jurisdiction, a combination of community corrections related program or policy analyst work, projects or training may be deemed equivalent.
• Valid class 5 BC driver’s license, a class 7 may be considered.

Related Experience may include

• Two years or more experience as a full working level probation officer

Willingness statements or provisos

• Travel to other geographic locations may be required.
• Evening or weekend work may be required for operational reasons.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Chanel.Stevens@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
1 Position is available.
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.
Smithers, on Highway 16, is home to activities like fishing, boating, camping, hiking, skiing, and shopping. The traditional territory of the  Wet’suwet’en people, whose relationship with the land and strong traditions continue to this day, Smithers is a small but welcoming community.
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.

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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.