SPO-CP 24R - Child Protection Worker (Growth) PROV - (125807)
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Posting Title
SPO-CP 24R - Child Protection Worker (Growth) PROV

Position Classification
Union

GEU
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location

Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA

Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 CA

Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA

Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA

Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA

Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA

Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA

Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA

Delta, BC V4L 2M1 CA

Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA

Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 CA

Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA

Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4 CA

Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA

Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA

Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA

Langley, BC V3A 8T1 CA

Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S1 CA

Mission, BC V4S 0A2 CA

Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA

Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA

New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA

North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M7 CA

Oliver, BC V0H 1T2 CA

Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0 CA

Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA

Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA

Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 CA

Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA

Richmond, BC V7C 4M9 CA

Saanichton, BC V8M2A5 CA

Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4S4 CA

Sechelt, BC V0N3A0 CA

Sooke, BC V9Z 0M8 CA

Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA

Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA

Trail, BC V1R 4T2 CA

Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA

Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA

Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

White Rock, BC V4B 4M2 CA

Salary Range
$78,386.35- $100,522.85 annually, which includes a 3 Grid Market Adjustment* at the full working level,

Close Date
10/25/2026

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division
Service Delivery Division

Job Summary
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 live sessions via Teams. Monday,



October 5 12PM-1PM (Pacific/Vancouver time) and Wednesday, October 21 12PM-1PM (Pacific/Vancouver time).

Please register via this link. We will send you an e-mail with information about how to attend the session

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

Campbell River, Dawson Creek, Fort St John, Grand Forks, Kelowna Float*,North Fraser Float (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody)*, North Vancouver Float*, Pemberton, Prince George Float*, Sechelt,South Fraser Float (Surrey, Delta, Langley, White Rock)*,Vancouver Richmond Float*

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

Castlegar, Duncan Float*,East Fraser Float (Abbotsford, Agassiz, Boston Bar, Chilliwack, Hope, Mission)*, Fernie, Kamloops Float*, Nanaimo Float*, Nelson, Oliver, Penticton, Salmon Arm, Squamish, Trail, Vernon,Victoria Float (Victoria, Saanichton, Sooke)*

*Please note that locationsidentified as"Float"indicate that the position may be assigned to work withinany Child Protection team within the listed area(s), based on operational requirements. Applicants selecting a Float location should be willing to work at any of the communities or CP teams associated with that area.

Example:

If you are hired to the North Fraser Float (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody) team, you are expected to work/commute to any of the communities noted above. Specifically, you could be assigned to the Intake team in Burnaby for a few weeks, and then later work with the Family Services team in New Westminster for a month. Assignment length and location will vary depending on staffing and service requirements.

If you are interested in other rural and remote locations, please see Requisition 125806 .





Applicants who wish to be considered for RURAL AND REMOTE locationsmust apply on the rural and remote CPW posting ( Requisition 12 5806 ). Refer to job posting for a list of RURAL AND REMOTE locations. This is a separate competition. If applicants apply on both the Provincial and Rural and Remote postings, the interview score will be applied to both competitions.

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 valuable 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 witha 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.

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