BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
CFD is committed to providing coordinated, ongoing child and youth mental health services in Tumbler Ridge and other rural and remote Northern communities. Recognizing the unique needs of Tumbler Ridge and surrounding communities, after the tragedy on February 11, 2026, CFD has established dedicated local operations (providing in-person, virtual and outreach) to ensure children, youth, and families have consistent access to responsive, integrated supports. 
The team works collaboratively with community partners including Foundry, Northern Health Authority and School District 59 to deliver services that are timely, relationship‑based, and grounded in the needs of the community. 
Together, we bring positive energy, expertise, and a commitment to working creatively alongside families and community partners to deliver wrap-around support for children, youth, and their families. We provide a welcoming and respectful environment with regular opportunities for supervision, collaboration with other agencies, and clinical discussions, empowering each team member to grow in their practice. Join us in our shared mission to foster healing and wellness in the community through grassroots, collaborative and trauma-informed approaches.

The Role
Reporting within the Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Provincial Services Branch and the Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Branch, the Provincial Tumbler Ridge Response and Recovery Operations Team Leader provides clinical leadership, supervision, and operational oversight for a team delivering mental health services to children, youth, and families in Tumbler Ridge and other Northern BC communities. The role is responsible for the operations of high-quality, trauma-informed service delivery, including intake, assessment, treatment, suicide risk assessment, safety planning, family support, and crisis intervention for children and youth from birth to age 18. Working closely with clinicians, local CYMH teams, community service providers, and key partners such as Foundry, Northern Health, and School District 59, the Team Leader fosters strong collaborative relationships and advances integrated, community-based mental health services.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (Clinical Specialty or equivalent training/education), Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or equivalent.
  • 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.
• At least 4 years direct clinical experience in the provision of mental health services to children, youth and their families in a mental health setting.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience, including a minimum of six months of recent (within the last year) supervising a community-based CYMH team.

Additional Requirement:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e., from another Canadian Province).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• More than 4 years direct clinical experience in the provision of mental health services to children, youth and their families in a mental health setting.
• More than 3 years of supervisory experience, including more than six months of recent experience (within the past year) supervising a community-based CYMH team.
• Experience developing, implementing, monitoring and/or evaluating new projects and initiatives.
• Recent experience (in the last 2 years) managing and supervising geographically dispersed and multi-disciplinary staff remotely.
• Recent experience (within the last year) supervising in rural, remote and/or hard to recruit communities.
• Applicants who have been regularly deployed to Tumbler Ridge as a part of the Provincial CYMH Tumbler Ridge Response and Recovery Operations.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of knowledge, skills and abilities and willingness/proviso requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jennie.Egyed@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until July 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension and/or the position becoming permanent.
Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to one or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position is being posted provincially, meaning it can be located anywhere in BC. All employees must have an MCFD office as their headquarters; however, not all applicants will be able to work out of the office closest to their residence due to limitations such as service delivery designations or space restrictions. 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.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments*.
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.