BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General plays a vital role in administering justice and delivering programs that keep communities across British Columbia safe. As part of this ministry, BC Corrections is a cornerstone organization made up of four divisions working together to support public safety and positive correctional outcomes. Within BC Corrections, the Adult Custody Division is responsible for the safe, secure, and humane care of approximately 2,200 adults across 10 correctional centres throughout the province. This includes individuals serving custodial sentences and those remanded into custody.

Independent Correctional Adjudicators (ICA) are responsible for conducting disciplinary hearings to determine whether an incarcerated person has breached a rule under the Correction Act Regulation (CAR) and, if so, whether a penalty is warranted and in what form. The team consists of a Chief Adjudicator and seven adjudicators, each bringing extensive expertise in administrative fairness, credibility assessments, evidence standards, effective decision writing, and related adjudicative principles. While the team primarily works remotely, every member plays a critical role in upholding the integrity of the hearing process and advancing the standards that guide it.

The Role
ICAs are responsible for conducting hearings in accordance with the Correction Act Regulation, Division 2 – Discipline. As hearing chairs, ICAs oversee the full disciplinary process, make findings, impose dispositions, and prepare written decisions that summarize all relevant factors. The process is guided by the principles of administrative fairness, with determinations made on a beyond a reasonable doubt standard.

ICAs must produce timely, clear, concise, and well reasoned decisions grounded in the evidence presented, applicable legislation, and relevant legal principles. In most cases, adjudicators issue written decisions within hours of the hearing. These decisions must be—and must be seen to be—impartial, fair, and transparent. This expectation applies to procedural rulings, final outcomes, interactions with hearing participants, and the manner in which decisions are communicated.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certification in a related discipline such as law, criminology, public administration, or dispute resolution, and a minimum of one (1) year recent* and demonstrated experience in the application of administrative law OR;
• Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certification in an unrelated discipline, and a minimum of one (1) year recent* and demonstrated experience in formal adjudicative decision-making**; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

 * Recent experience is defined as within the last three (3) years.

 ** Experience in formal adjudicative decision-making includes:

• Reviewing and analyzing submissions and evidence from multiple parties;
• Assessing the relevance and reliability of evidence, and making findings of fact;
• Taking into consideration applicable legislation, policy, and the principles of administrative fairness;
• Experience maintaining control and neutrality during administrative hearings with polarized parties who may react emotionally or unpredictably.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the above requirements, Independent Correctional Adjudicators are required to:

• Work in various locations on a flexible schedule;
• Maintain membership with the BC Council of Administrative Tribunals.

Applicants must not have been employed at any time in the previous five (5) years by:

• A correctional authority to work in a correctional centre, penitentiary, probation office or parole office; 
• A sheriff service to work as a peace officer;
• A policing agency to work as a peace officer; or
• A prisoner advocacy organization, unless that person is a member of (or is eligible for membership to) a Law Society of a province or territory of Canada.

Exemptions:

An applicant who is employed to work at a Corrections Branch headquarters and has not, at any time in the previous five (5) years, been employed to work in a correctional centre, penitentiary, probation office, parole office or as a peace officer for a sheriff service or policing agency.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Elliott.Smith@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary/auxiliary opportunity until October 31, 2029. 
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 vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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 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.