Posting Title

SPO-CP 24R - Child Protection Worker (Growth) - Provincial

Position Classification

Social Prog Off-Child Prot R24

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 CA
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA
Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Creston, BC V0B 1G6 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA
Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4 CA
Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S1 CA
Mission, BC V4S 0A2 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M7 CA
Oliver, BC V0H 1T2 CA
Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0 CA
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA
Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 CA
Powell River, BC V8A 5G7 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Richmond, BC V7C 4M9 CA
Saanichton, BC V8M2A5 CA
Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4S4 CA
Sechelt, BC V0N3A0 CA
Sooke, BC V9Z 0M8 CA
Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range

$88,130.70 - $100,522.86 annually, which includes a 3 Grid Market Adjustment*

Close Date

6/7/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Service Delivery Division

Job Summary

The Role
Child Protection Workers specialize in developing plans with families to ensure the safety of children and youth through assessment and collaboration. They receive, assess and respond to concerns of child abuse and neglect by interviewing parents, children and youth, assessing strengths and needs, working with appropriate agencies, developing safety plans and determining if children or youth are in need of protection.

For more information about this position, please view our short video on YouTube Child Protection Workers.

If you would like to hear more about this position, we will be offering a live session via Teams.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 12PM - 1PM (PST- Vancouver time)
Please register via this link. We will send you an e-mail with information about how to attend the session

We have multiple permanent vacancies in the following locations: (Successful applicants may be required to work from any office in the Service Delivery Area for “Float” positions)
Dawson Creek, Duncan Float, Fort St John, Kelowna Float, North Fraser Float (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody), Prince George Float, Squamish, Vancouver Richmond Float, Vernon, Courtenay Float

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent vacancies for the following locations as well as those listed above:
Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Salmon Arm, East Fraser Float (Abbotsford, Agassiz, Boston Bar, Chilliwack, Hope, Mission), Hope, Kamloops Float, North Vancouver Float, Grand Forks, Oliver, Pemberton, Sechelt, Powell River, Campbell River, Victoria Float (Victoria, Saanichton, Sooke)

If you are interested in other rural and remote locations, please see Requisition 122828.

Applicants who wish to be considered for RUAL AND REMOTE locations must apply on the Rual and remote CPW posting (Requisition 122828). Refer to job posting for a list of RUAL AND REMOTE locations. This is a separate competition.

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 Bachelor’s Degree or higher 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).

• 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; 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.

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.
• PLUS, a minimum of one year of related OR job-specific work experience.
• 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.

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

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Applicants with preferred education credentials AND/OR In-service MCFD employees who hold a SPO24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous with the required combination of education and experience.
• (Expanded Credentials Only): Applicants who have one (1) or more years of job-specific or related experience obtained within the last seven (7) years.

Additional Requirements.

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

Proviso:

• Applicants 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 may be considered.

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

• Salary placement based on education and experience.
• A full list of related work experience.
• Definition of job specific experience.
• Willingness/proviso statements.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who re-apply within 6 months of a previous unsuccessful CPW final assessment (reference check) may not be eligible for further consideration.

For questions regarding this position, please contact MCFDHiring.CPW@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies in these and other communities throughout the province.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement
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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

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.

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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

Job Category

Social Services