Manager of Child & Family Services

Fort St. James, BC

Nezul Be Hunuyeh is an Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency serving the communities of Nak’azdli Whut’en, Binche Whut’en, and Tl’azt’en Nation. The Manager will provide leadership and oversight to a multidisciplinary team of delegated social workers and other support personnel, ensuring effective delivery of guardianship, family support, post‑majority services, and resource services.

Type: Permanent Full time (35hrs/wk.)

Wage Grid: $52.75 – $60.23

Duties & Responsibilities

- Provide active supervision and oversight of delegated and non‑delegated service streams ensuring full compliance with the CFCSA, AOPSI, MCFD, and NBHCFSS policies and standards.
- Participate and oversee recruitment, hiring, performance management, and retention activities for the Child and Family Services Team acting in accordance with NBHCFSS Policy, Standards, & Terms of Employment.
- Support the Agency’s transition planning to higher levels of delegation (C6) and/or Indigenous Jurisdiction under Bill C‑92.
- Maintain and take a leadership role in regular and ongoing contact and relationship‑building with Band Designates for consultation, updates, reporting, and information gathering.
- Collaborate and build relationships internally with staff, department managers, and consultants and externally with service providers, community partners, Indigenous agencies and partners, contracted agencies, and foster parents.
- Take a leadership role in the involvement of the Indigenous community and ensures the child’s cultural identity is maintained.

Preferred Qualifications





- Possess a Master’s or Bachelor of Social Work or comparable Human Services Degree; equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
- C4 Delegated or eligible to be delegated under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA) with ability to obtain and maintain the highest level of delegation held by NBHCFSS.
- Ability to demonstrate a high degree of ethical practice in relationships with children, youth and families, service providers and other professionals.
- Work independently and collaboratively in a variety of settings, building effective interpersonal relationships.
- Reflect and interpret the Agency Vision, Mission, and Core Values in their work with enthusiasm and commitment.
- Excellent leadership skills including strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.
- Culturally competent in the knowledge of Dakelh territory, people, cultural traditions, and communities served by NBHCFSS.
- Indigenous ancestry considered an asset.

Applicants must agree to provide an acceptable Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Clearance, possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License & provide an acceptable Driver’s Abstract.

Application Process

To apply, submit resume and cover letter (PDF format only) to: [email protected] with the subject line "Manager of Child & Family Services – Fort St. James".

Closing date: Open until filled.

Only applications with a cover letter and submitted as per the posting instructions will be reviewed. We thank all applicants for applying in advance; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Manager of Child & Family Services FSJ (Fort St. James)
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