SPO 24R (Growth) – Guardianship/Adoption/Permanency Worker in Dawson Creek

Position Classification: Social Program Officer R24

Union: GEU

Work Options: Hybrid

Location: Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA (Primary)

Salary Range: $78,386.35 - $94,704.94 annually, which includes a 1 Grid Market Adjustment at Full Working Level*

Close Date: 10/12/2026

Job Type: Regular Full Time

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

Ministry Branch / Division: Service Delivery

The Team: Join a supportive and welcoming team committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of children and youth. The Guardianship/Permanency/Adoption team includes a Team Leader, four Guardianship Workers, 1.5 Adoption staff, and a Social Program Officer 21, blending fresh perspectives from new staff with the experience of long-standing team members. You’ll collaborate with other service delivery teams in the local Ministry office such as Child Protection, Youth Probation, and Mental Health to help ensure every child has a safe, stable, and permanent plan for their future. We value diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, and we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

The Role: The Guardianship/Adoption/Permanency Worker will guide and support children and youth through their time in care, creating and implementing plans that emphasize their safety, stability, and overall well-being. You will act as a strong advocate for their rights, recognize and celebrate their milestones, and work toward achieving lasting, meaningful permanency outcomes. You will also provide adoption-related services, offering support to children, adoptive families, and birth parents throughout the process. The Guardianship Permanency Worker position offers the opportunity to have a meaningful, lasting impact on young people’s lives while working within a dedicated team in a vibrant community that values your contributions and encourages your professional growth.

Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements:

• 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 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.
• 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. PLUS, a minimum of one year of related OR job-specific work experience. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

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 SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA). AD1 or AD2 delegation. Completion of Safe Home training. Experience working as a delegated Guardianship or Adoption Worker. Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

Please note: Applicants may be considered who have not yet graduated but have completed all required courses and are able to provide a letter from their educational institution confirming completion of degree requirements. Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

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. 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. 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.

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