BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Interior East Kootenay Leadership Team is an established and collaborative leadership group comprised of the Executive Director of Service, Associate Executive Director of Service, and eight Directors of Operations who provide guidance and support across a broad range of child and family service programs. Working closely with Team Leaders, frontline staff, Indigenous communities, contractors, and community partners, the team is committed to strengthening practice, fostering positive workplace culture, and building meaningful community relationships. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful service delivery that supports children, youth, and families while benefiting from both formal and informal mentorship within a supportive and experienced leadership team.

The Role:
As a key leader, you will oversee the delivery and quality of services and programs for children, youth, and families, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and professional standards while driving continuous service improvement. The role includes leading and supervising a multidisciplinary team, managing integrated case management practices, overseeing budgets and resources, and negotiating and evaluating service contracts to achieve effective outcomes. By promoting consistent best practices and cultivating strong partnerships with community stakeholders, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and families. This is an exciting opportunity to apply and expand your leadership strengths across multiple program areas while contributing to the success of a large-scale service delivery system.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Care, or Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Educational Counselling Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent.
• 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). You must provide a comprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.

Related Experience may include:

• Experience in a supervisory/management position.
• Experience in program and service delivery planning and evaluation.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Three (3) years or more of supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Currently hold or be immediately eligible for C6 delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).

Willingness Statement / Proviso:

• Must possess and maintain a valid BC class 5 Driver’s licence.  NOTE: if you currently have a valid BC (full) class 5 driver's licence in Canada and if you are the successful applicant you must acquire a valid class 5 BC driver's licence immediately.
• May be required to work evenings/weekends.
• Exposure to regular travel in remote locations.
• May be required to use own vehicle on an expense account basis.
• Must be willing to travel periodically for provincial meetings.
• Willingness to work with families facing challenges which may occasionally involve exposure to unpleasant dealings with angry, abusive, or abused clients; exposure to hazards from frequently working around volatile parents and/or children in crisis.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Nadine.Ryan@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is full time temporary opportunity until January 31, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based in the following Ministry of Children and Family Development offices:  Revelstoke and Salmon Arm
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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.