Location

Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 CA
Fort St James, BC V0J 1P0 CA
Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y1 CA
Kitimat, BC V8C 2N1 CA
Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 CA
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4M8 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range

$73,924.81 - $97,595.12 annually, which includes a 3 Grid Market Adjustment* at the full working level

Close Date

2/8/2026

The Role
Child Protection Workers specialize in developing plans with families to ensure the safety of children and youth through assessment and collaboration. They receive, assess and respond to concerns of child abuse and neglect by interviewing parents, children and youth, assessing strengths and needs, working with appropriate agencies, developing safety plans and determining if children or youth are in need of protection.

For more information about this position, please view our short video on YouTube Child Protection Workers.

If you would like to hear more about this position, we will be offering two live sessions via Teams.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12PM (PST- Vancouver time) – 1PM
Please register via this link. We will send you an e-mail with information about how to attend the session.

We have multiple positions available in the following locations: (Successful applicants may be required to work from any office in the Service Delivery Area for “Float” positions)

Burns Lake, Fort St James, Kitimat, Lillooet, Port Hardy, *Prince Rupert, Terrace, Williams Lake, Hazleton

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent vacancies for the following locations as well as those listed above:

Vanderhoof

*Are eligible for Isolation Allowance based on the Isolation Location Point.

For more information on working in a rural office location please check out this video on Nechako Lakes Service Delivery Area when it was named one of the 10 Best Places to work.

*Relocation assistance and reimbursement is available where applicable. Relocation assistance covers travel time, travel expenses, moving fees, incidental expenses, and real estate/legal fees. For more information on relocation, please visit: Relocation - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

These locations are currently eligible for a retention incentive which is available to all regular permanent Social Program Officers residing in Hard To Recruit (HTR) designated communities across the province. In addition to the re-imbursement of relocation costs (where applicable), the incentive program provides the following:

• Up to a maximum of $6,000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time Social Program Officers in the SPO R18 to SPO R30 classifications* OR

• Up to a maximum of $3,000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time Social Program Officers placed in the SPO Growth Series (SPO Growth to SPO R24 classifications)*

*Full payment of the incentive is based on regular eligible classifications (SPO R18 to SPO R30 and SPO Growth Series) working in an approved location for the full fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). A pro-rated incentive payment may be provided to candidates who work a partial year and/or part-time hours.

If you are interested in other provincial locations, please see REQ121846

Applicants who wish to be considered for provincial locations must apply on the Rual and remote CPW posting (REQ 121846). Refer to job posting for a list of provincial locations. This is a separate competition. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants may be considered who meet the preferred OR expanded credentials and experience requirements

1. Preferred Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work or Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Child & Youth Care OR Master's Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology/Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with completion of a practicum in family and child welfare OR

• In-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees who have a regular SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).

• NOTE: If this education 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; OR A candidate may be considered equivalent when they are registered and a member in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers or has a letter from the College confirming that their application for registration has been approved.

2. Expanded Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field OR Bachelor’s Degree with a Major/Honors in a Human Services field OR Master’s level graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services field AFTER the completion of an unrelated Bachelor’s Degree.

• PLUS, a minimum of one year of related OR job-specific work experience.

• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• NOTE: If this education 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 basic report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.

Human Services fields include: Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology or Nursing.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH THE FOLLOWING:

• Applicants with preferred education credentials AND/OR In-service MCFD employees who hold a SPO24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA).

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH THE FOLLOWING:

• Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).

• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous with the required combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

Proviso:

• Applicants who have not yet graduated but have completed all required courses and are able to provide a letter from their educational institution confirming completion of degree requirements may be considered.

Please refer to the Job Profile located in the additional information section at the bottom of the posting for:

• Salary placement based on education and experience.

• A full list of related work experience.

• Definition of job specific experience.

• Willingness/proviso statements.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who re-apply within 6 months of a previous unsuccessful CPW final assessment (reference check) may not be eligible for further consideration.

For questions regarding this position, please contact MCFDHiring.CPW@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies in these and other communities throughout the province.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement
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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. 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 application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

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.

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.

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