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Posting Title

Position Classification

Social Program Officer R24

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Quesnel, BC V2J 6W6 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range

Level 1 (Growth): $78,386.35 annually;Level 2 (Growth): $78,386.35 annually;Full Working Level: $83,098.86 - $94,704.94 annually which includes a 1 Grid Market Adjustment

Close Date

11/22/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

3/31/2028

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Public Safety & Sol General

Ministry Branch / Division

Community Corrections

Job Summary

The Team

The Williams Lake and Quesnel Community Corrections team is an established, supportive group of 14 employees working across two primary locations. Team members work collaboratively with administrative staff in a welcoming and inclusive environment, supporting clients in making positive changes, reducing reoffending and contributing to safer communities.

The Role

As a Probation Officer, you will assess, supervise and support adults under community supervision by identifying risks and needs, developing case management plans and encouraging positive changes in thinking and behaviour through individual and group interventions. You will also provide information to support court decisions and work with clients, colleagues and community partners to promote safer communities and help individuals access the support and resources they need to succeed.

Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

- A bachelor's degree from a Canadian designated educational institution; OR,




- Completion of a two-year diploma and 3 years of full-time related experience (or equivalent) working with people with complex social, health, or legal needs; OR,
- Sixty (60) credits of post-secondary education towards a diploma and 3 years of full-time related experience (or equivalent) working with people with complex social, health, or legal needs.

Note:If post-secondary education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services. You must provide a Comprehensive Report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.
If post-secondary education was instructed in a language other than English, applicants are required to provide proof of English language proficiency. More details on this can be found in the attached Job Profile.

- Successful completion of the Adult Probation Officer pre-requisite course (CORR1000). Exemptions can be found in the Job Profile.
- A valid Class 5 B.C. driver's license without restrictions or an equivalent Canadian driver's license is required. A valid BC Class 7 may be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

- A minimum of 12 months experience as a Probation Officer/Probation Officer 15 in a Community Corrections office.




- A minimum of 36 months experience working with people with complex social, health, or legal needs.

Proviso / Willingness Statement

- Willing to work with adult clients who may have multiple legal, health, social, and/or mental health challenges and/or clients who have committed or alleged to have committed criminal acts including intimate partner violence or sexually motivated offences.
- Successful applicants will be required to submit to a driver's abstract review for the last five-year period.
- Successful applicants will be required to participate in and successfully complete the position's training requirements.
- Part-time employees may require adjustments to hours of work while on basic training.
- Overnight travel to remote locations and working outside typical work hours may be required.

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

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].

About this Position

This is a temporary opportunity until 03/31/2028. This position may be extended or become permanent.

Adaptable work options are available; this position may be able to work up to one (1) day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies in Quesnel and Williams Lake.

Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.

A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA)and Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

Additionally, successful candidates must submit to and successfully pass fingerprin

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