FCS Child Protection Social Worker (Regional)

This is a until –filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hour posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

This posting

This posting will be used to fill six (6) permanent full-time position working 75 bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Haines Junction, Teslin, Pelly Crossing, Faro, Watson Lake and Ross River in the beautiful Yukon.

Our team

The Family and Children's Services Branch is responsible for territory-wide delivery of services and programs that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth, and families. While working closely with the Yukon First Nations and the Council of Yukon First Nations, we make a difference by providing a range of support services to families and children within Yukon communities. We value a professional approach, ethical decision-making, sound judgement, and an openness and interest in working in a multi-cultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation’s culture.

Your role

The Family and Children's Services Branch is responsible for territory-wide delivery of services and programs that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth, and families. As a Regional Social Worker, you will deliver Child Welfare in various communities. In this role, you will make a positive difference in the lives of children, youth and families within Yukon. If you have a desire to support the lives of Yukoners through a dedicated career in social services, consider becoming a member of our dynamic Family and Children's Services team. We seek a highly motivated, dynamic, resourceful and results-oriented social worker for our communities. Regional Social Workers are delegated to carry out duties under the Child and Family Services Act, provide after hours on-call coverage as required and work collaboratively and with transparency with First Nation governments.

For more information on this job, please contact Brian Bendell, Manager Family & Children Services (Regional) at 867-332-5043 or [email protected]

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Taylor Barr, HR Consultant at 867-332-5380 or [email protected]

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits
• Applicants may wish to review the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program for potential applicability. Federal government recently announced the expansion of its student loan repayment program
• Link: Canada Student Loan Forgiveness - Canada.ca

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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• Yukon Life
• Working at Yukon government

Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Bachelor of Social Work,
• Social work experience and/or practicum in providing services, to families. Preference will be given to individuals that have some prior experience in delivering Child Protection/Intervention services,
• Experience working in remote communities and indigenous cultural competency would be an asset to this role.

NOTE: If your Bachelor of Social Work degree was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through any members of the Alliance of Credentials Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC).

Candidates who are currently students in a Bachelor of Social Work program, who can demonstrate the essential qualifications through internships, practicums, cooperative and voluntary placements, and that have verification of graduation in 2026 may be considered.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Demonstrated interest in rural Yukon social work,
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation's culture,
• Strong knowledge and experience in social work principles and practices in child welfare and case management,
• Demonstrates interest in child and family services including child protection,
• Sound ethical decision making and judgement skills that demonstrates the capacity to complete family, children and individual assessments at a professional level,
• Excellent decision-making skills and practice guided by the Canadian Association of Social Work Code of Ethics,
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and professional partnerships that demonstrates a professional level of written and oral communication,
• Ability to take a broad-based, strategic approach to community development in response to mandated client service,
• Ability to prepare affidavits or court documents and intervention services including investigations and core protection services, and
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector,
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent,
• Verification of Bachelor of Social Work, and
• Demonstrate the potential to be delegated within 12-months of hire under the Child and Family Services Act.

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Willingness to work in rural communities,
• Travel is required,
• Provide coverage for other workers as needed,
• Frequent evening, weekend and statutory holiday work hours are required,
• Occasional involvement in situations involving angry, abusive or abused clients, and
• May be exposed to hazards from frequently working around volatile parents and/or children who are in crisis.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected]or phone 867-667-9453.