BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 24 base position.

Job Overview
The Centralized Services Hub  functions as a specialized team  in the Provincial Centralized Services Branch. The Centralized Services Hub (CSH) includes three teams.

• The HUB team completes the screening of prospective kinship, foster and adoption caregivers. 
• The HUC team completes the screening of new prospective employees in ministry contracted agencies. 
• The HUG team is a multi-disciplinary team that manages the interprovincial requests, FLA requests, urgent OOC caregiver screenings and ICFSA agency screenings.

Resource workers are responsible  screening prospective caregivers for children and youth involved with MCFD. As a Resource Worker, being trauma informed is a fundamental tenet of the Circle process outlined in the Aboriginal Policy and Practice Framework (APPF).

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.

Preference will 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).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous with the required combination of education and experience.

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

• Salary placement based on education and experience.
• A full list of related work experience.
• Definition of job specific experience.
• Willingness/proviso statements.
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact: Amanda.Amaral@gov.bc.ca                      

About this Position:
Amendment July 24, 2026: Posting closing date extended to August 7, 2026 and vacancy information updated.
This is a temporary opportunity until July 31, 2027 that may be extended or may become permanent.
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.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and temporary vacancies.
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.

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.