BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The ECE Registry Investigation Team is an established and highly collaborative group of 19 professionals dedicated to safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of children in licensed child care settings across British Columbia. Working closely with the Registry’s Certification and Post-Secondary Programs teams, as well as external partners such as health authorities, police agencies, and the Ministry of Children and Family Development, the team conducts sensitive and complex investigations in a supportive environment where members rely on one another's expertise, professionalism, and commitment to public protection.

The Role
The Investigator leads confidential and often complex investigations into the character, competence, and conduct of Early Childhood Educators and ECE Assistants to support the integrity of the profession and the protection of children. This rewarding role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by assessing concerns, gathering and analyzing evidence, applying legislation and administrative law principles, and recommending actions that uphold professional standards and strengthen the quality of care provided to children throughout British Columbia.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma in Early Childhood Education and experience as described below. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Related experience must include a combination of all the following:

            o    Minimum of one (1) years’ experience working in a licensed child care facility. 
            o    Experience in a regulatory client service environment (compliance and enforcement) applying and interpreting, legislation, policies, and/or practices. 
            o    Experience working with multiple stakeholders.
            o    Experience summarizing and analysing large volumes of information to make clear and concise recommendations and write technical reports.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• One (1) year experience working in a compliance and enforcement position.
• Diploma or BA in Early Childhood Education 
• Child and Youth Care Diploma or Degree
• Completion of formal training (on the job and/or post-secondary) in investigation techniques and administrative law. 
• Two (2) or more years’ experience working in a licensed child care facility. 
• Hold or be eligible for British Columbia Early Childhood Educator certification.

Provisos:

• Must possess and maintain a valid BC class 5 driver’s licence.
• May be required to use own vehicle, with appropriate insurance coverage, on an expense account basis.
• May be required to travel across BC.
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jamie.Crowder@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

This is a temporary opportunity until 06/02/2028. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) 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