SPO 24 (Growth) - Resource Worker – Closing date extended

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Smithers; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The BC Public Service in Smithers, BC invites applications for a Resource Worker. You will recruit, assess, approve, and support foster caregivers to ensure safe, stable, and culturally responsive care for children and youth, working closely with Indigenous partners and community organizations.

This role partners with the Smithers Resources Team and the Service Delivery Division to coordinate services, with regular travel within the service area required. Flexible work options may apply.

Qualifications

• Preferred credentials include social work/child & youth care degrees or relevant master’s degrees with practicum in family and child welfare.
• Equivalency options exist for BC College of Social Workers registration or pending approval.
• Education outside Canada must be ICES-validated with required reports by closing date.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess, approve, and support foster caregivers to provide safe, stable, and culturally responsive care.
• Help children and youth access appropriate care and strengthen Indigenous partnerships.
• Travel regularly within the Smithers/Hazelton service area.

Education

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

Job description

SPO 24 (Growth) - Resource Worker - Amended – Closing date extended - (125509)

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Posting Title

SPO 24 (Growth) - Resource Worker - Amended – Closing date extended

Position Classification

Social Program Officer R24 HTR

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$78,386.35 - $100,522.85 annually, which includes a 1 Grid Market Adjustment* at growth and a 3 Grid Market Adjustment* at the full working level. Plus there is a $39.92 bi-weekly isolation allowance.

Close Date

10/15/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

11/1/2027

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Service Delivery Division/MCFD/Smithers

The Team

The Smithers Resources Team is an established, collaborative team that helps ensure children and youth in care have access to safe, stable, and culturally appropriate caregiving options. Working closely with the child protection team, Indigenous partners, caregivers, service providers, and community organizations, the team is committed to strengthening relationships and ensuring client-focused service delivery. The team is passionate about supporting caregivers and improving outcomes for children, youth, and families while maintaining strong partnerships with Indigenous communities and service providers.

The Role

As a Resource Worker, you will recruit, assess, approve, and support foster caregivers while helping children and youth access safe, stable, and culturally responsive care. In this role you will contribute to positive outcomes for children and youth, support caregivers, strengthen Indigenous partnerships, and help develop resources that create lasting impacts for families and communities. This position is based in Smithers and serves the Smithers and Hazelton areas. It offers a combination of community engagement, relationship-building, service coordination, and direct support to caregivers and resource providers. Regular travel within the service area is required.

Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

• Applicants may be considered who meet the preferred OR expanded credentials 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.
    • 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.
• 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 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)
• Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
• 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).

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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [e-mail] .

About this Position:

• Amendment October 1, 2026: A permanent position has been added to this posting.
• Amendment October 1, 2026: Posting closing date extended to October 15, 2026.
• Amendment September 10, 2026: Posting closing date extended to October 1, 2026.
• Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
• There are two (2) positions available. There is one (1) Permanent Full Time position; and there is one (1) temporaryopportunity until November 1, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
• These positions are based in Smithers and provides services to Smithers and Hazelton. Regular travel between the communities is required.
• An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
• Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
• 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

This location is currently eligible for a retention incentive which is available to Social Program Officers residing in hard-to-recruit designated communities across the province. In addition to the re-imbursement of relocation costs (where applicable), the incentive program provides the following:

• An additional 1-grid Market Adjustment for Social Program Officers placed in the SPO Growth Series.
• An additional 2-grid Market Adjustment for Social Program Officers placed in the SPO R18 to SPO R30 classifications.

Working for the BC Public Service:

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