Adjacent to Victoria on southern Vancouver Island, Sooke School District is the fastest growing school district on Vancouver Island and one of the fastest growing districts in British Columbia. With a commitment to transformational growth and operational excellence, our vibrant workplace culture reflects the dynamic communities where we live, work, and play . SD62 serves five municipalities: Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Sooke and the Highlands and is on the traditional territories of the T'Sou-ke Nation, SĆI Ⱥ NEW (Beecher Bay) Nation, and the Nuu-chah-nulth: Paa ʔ čiid ʔ at ḥ (Pacheedaht) Nation. Some of our schools are located on the traditional territory of the MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat) Nation, and the Lək ̓ʷ əŋən peoples of Songhees and Esquimalt Nations . The district is a major employer in our region, with over 2,300 educators and support staff serving more than 14,000 students . The Board of Education has developed a future-oriented Strategic Plan that focuses on three priority areas: Learning, Engagement, and Growth. Social Worker, Safe Schools Program Under the direction of the District Principal, Safe Schools, the Safe Schools Program Social

Worker works with the Safe Schools team to coordinate supports for Child and Youth in Care (CYIC)and support efforts towards a healthy and safe school and work environment for students and staff within the Sooke School District.

As An Ideal Candidate, You

• Strives for Personal Excellence
• Thinks Critically and Creatively
• Builds Relationships
• Practices a Growth Mindset
• Effectively Communicate and Collaborate
• Models Leadership Excellence
• Uses a Systems Thinking Approach
• Cultivates Community
• Encourages Employee Growth
• Provides a Strategic Focus
• Fosters Interconnectedness

And Have The Required Education And Experience Noted Below

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work or Child and Youth Care, or Youth Family Counsellor
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent and related experience working with children and youth in care or in a social work-related role or related field. with experience in the following areas:
• case management
• crisis intervention
• behaviour intervention
• mental health/substance use
• group facilitation
• community liaison
• public education system
• A combination of equivalent education and/or experience may be considered

For a copy of the full job description, please email Dawn Israel, Human Resources Consultant at . The salary range for this full-time position is $77,118 to $96,398 per annum. Initial placement within the range is based on related education and experience. Sooke School District offers a competitive benefits package and pension plan.

Please submit a cover letter and a resume including references, on the website. If you require assistance, please see for detailed instructions. The deadline for submissions is 4:00 pm on September 29, 2025 . We thank all those that apply; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. School District No. 62 (Sooke) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment. Our educational environments are welcoming and safe. Our staff and students value and appreciate our differences.