BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Shift BC is a provincial violence‑prevention program focused on preventing violent extremism and hate‑motivated violence by addressing the underlying process of radicalization to violence at the individual level (secondary and tertiary prevention).  The program supports participants in redirecting harmful trajectories, strengthening resilience, and increasing engagement in pro‑social behaviours.

The Role
Shift BC Social Worker is a professional social work position providing specialized services within a provincial violence prevention program. The position independently conducts complex psychosocial and violence-risk assessments, including the application of specialized violence-risk assessment methodologies, and manages highly complex cases involving individuals presenting public safety, behavioural, mental health, family, and social concerns.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in social work (BSW/MSW) from a recognized post-secondary institution and eligibility for registration with the BC College of Social Workers and a minimum of 3 years of related work experience.

Related Experience may include

• A minimum of three years of directly related professional social work experience that includes assessment, intervention planning and case management involving individuals or families presenting complex psychosocial, behavioural or mental health concerns.
  • Conducting comprehensive client assessments.
  • Developing and implementing intervention or treatment plans.
  • Managing complex and high-risk cases requiring professional judgement.
  • Coordinating services involving multiple agencies or professional disciplines.
  • Preparing professional reports, recommendations and case documentation.
     

Preference may be given to applicants with experience in:

• Violence threat risk assessment (VTRA).
• Targeted violence prevention.
• Community safety and violence prevention initiatives.
• Forensic, correctional or probation settings.
• Child and youth mental health services.
• Mental health and substance use services.
• Crisis response and risk management.

Willingness statements

• Travel, as necessary, is a requirement; therefore, transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the ministry.
• May be required to travel in adverse (reasonable) weather conditions.
• May be required to use your own vehicle, with appropriate insurance, on an expense account basis.
• This position may require irregular work hours including rotational standby for potential call out, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
• 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 Saed.AbuHaltam@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This posting is to establish an eligibility list for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies. 
There is currently a temporary opportunity until October 29, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.

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: 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.