BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
South Fraser Leadership Team in The South Fraser Youth Local Service Area (LSA), is an established and collaborative group dedicated to supporting youth and families through integrated child protection, family support, and youth-focused services. Working closely with schools, health providers, Indigenous partners, and community agencies across the South Fraser Service Delivery Area, the team is committed to achieving positive and lasting outcomes for vulnerable youth and their families. The Director of Operations leads a diverse team of Team Leaders, Social Workers, Support Workers, Social Worker Assistants, Office Managers, and Team Assistants, while collaborating with senior leaders to ensure effective service delivery. Together, the team plays a vital role in strengthening family stability, enhancing youth well-being, and connecting young people with the supports they need to thrive in their communities.

The Role:
As Director of Operations, you will lead the daily delivery of integrated services that support children, youth, and families, including family support, child and youth mental health, and child protection programs. This role is responsible for operationalizing the strategic delivery of quality youth services across South Fraser, working closely with contracted agencies and Indigenous community partners to ensure coordinated and effective supports. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful, system-wide improvements that help prevent crises, foster healthy development, and strengthen connections between youth, families, and their communities. Joining this engaged and results-oriented leadership team will allow you to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people while supporting positive outcomes that enhance their safety, well-being, and future success.

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 request a comprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental report to be considered for this competition.
• Experience in a supervisory/management position.
• Experience in program and service delivery planning and evaluation.

Additional Requirements

• 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.

Willingness Statement / Proviso:

• 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.
• Opportunity 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 Seiji.Tomioka@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) full time position available.
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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.