Prevention Services Manager

Carrier Sekani Family Services; Prince George; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Sekani Family Services is seeking a Prevention Services Manager in Prince George, B.C. The role involves program evaluation, budget management, and proposal development aimed at enhancing community health services. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Social Work, possess relevant experience in child welfare, and have strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Flexible time off options

Municipal Pension Plan

Extended health and dental benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ experience in the Child Welfare Field.
• Experience as a social worker responsible for child protection duties.
• Supervisory experience within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, design and submission of proposals to funding agencies.
• Establish service priorities and evaluate current programs.
• Assign work based on equitable workload and staff abilities.

Skills

Budget management

Proposal development

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related degree

Job description

Career Opportunity: Prevention Services Manager

Location: Prince George, B.C.

Employment Type: Full Time – 35 Hours Per Week

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980’s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity

• Assist with the development, design and submission of proposals to funding agencies
• Establish service priorities, evaluate current programs in relation to these priorities and ensure the development of appropriate resources and program to meet identified community needs
• Assist in establishing a yearly budget which encompasses all expected expenses and project any unforeseeable expenses that prevention programming would incur
• Assign work directly to staff and establish systems to assign work based on equitable workload and individual abilities of staff
  
  

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What You Will Bring To The Role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related degree
• Four years’ experience in the Child Welfare Field; or
• Experience as a social worker responsible for providing a full range of child protection duties under provincial or equivalent child welfare legislation
• An equivalent combination of experience and education in a related field as well as recent supervisory experience (within the last three years).
  
  

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location:

Prince George sits on the traditional lands of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and is the largest city in northern B.C. It is a community that includes the renowned University of Northern B.C. and the College of New Caledonia, affordable housing, complemented by an international airport. Prince George offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation that contributes to the city's high quality of life and standards of living. The Fraser and Nechako rivers are focal points of an extensive park and trail system of more than 100 parks. Enjoy opportunities for year-round outdoor activities from camping to snowshoeing. Learn more about Prince George at https://tourismpg.com/ .

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.
  
  

Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $46.69 to $60.47 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Total Rewards: In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply. Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.

Deadline to Apply: July 9, 2025, along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at [e-mail] and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.