SPO 30R - Team Leader, Integrated Services

The Team
The Integrated Child Protection Team is a close-knit and collaborative group of five Child Protection Workers, one Child and Youth Family Support Woker, one Social Program Officer Assistant, and the Team Leader. In the Dawson Creek Integrated Office, the team works alongside other internal Ministry Service Delivery teams and local agencies, to provide service and support to Dawson Creek. The team members are dedicated and passionate in supporting the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families in the community with family-centred practice at the heart of their work.

The Role
This Team Leader, Integrated Services role offers the opportunity to lead, coach, and support a dedicated team while building strong relationships with community partners to improve outcomes for local children, youth, and families. As part of an experienced group of Team Leaders across the Northeast, you will have opportunities to collaborate, share knowledge, and learn from colleagues, ensuring you are supported while helping build capacity in a small rural community. This is a rewarding role for someone who values inclusive leadership, meaningful partnerships, and creating positive change through collaboration and respectful service delivery.

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 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 full working level SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA) 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.
  • 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.
• At least 2 years of job-specific work experience.
• Experience supervising staff.
  

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.
• 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.
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience and at least 2 years of job-specific work experience OR At least 3 years of job-specific work experience.
• Experience supervising staff.
  

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

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Preferred education credentials AND/OR in-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees who hold a regular full working level SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
• Currently hold, or within the past two (2) years held, C6 Delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).
• Six (6) months or more experience supervising staff.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous with the required combination of education and experience.
  

Please note:

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

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

• A full list of related work experience.
• Definition of job specific experience.
• Willingness/proviso statements.
  

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

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
There is currently one (1) full time permanent position available.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Dawson Creek is a historical and beautiful town in the northern Rockies. Enjoy outdoor activities like bird watching and hiking past waterfalls in alpine meadows and mountains ridges. Popular camping and fishing spots can be found in the provincial parks of Swan Lake and Kiskatinaw. In winter, explore downhill and cross-country skiing at nearby Bear Mountain.
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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

Join the BC Public Service, a Canada’s Top 100 Employers award winner that offers diverse career opportunities in more than 200 occupations across 280 communities throughout British Columbia. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful work that supports your professional growth. Build your career in beautiful British Columbia.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

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.

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. 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.