SPO 24R (Growth) - Probation Officer

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Public Service is seeking a Social Program Officer R24 for the Downtown Community Court in Vancouver. The role involves assessing and supervising adults under community supervision, forming case management plans, and connecting clients with community resources.

Travel within the Vancouver region and community-based work are required. Requirements include a Canadian bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or a combination of a diploma and relevant experience; a valid BC driver’s license; and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a Canadian designated educational institution or equivalent.
• Two-year diploma plus 3 years of full-time related experience with people with complex social, health, or legal needs or equivalent.
• Sixty post-secondary credits toward a diploma plus 3 years of full-time related experience with people with complex social, health, or legal needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess, supervise and support adults under community supervision, helping them address needs and work toward outcomes.
• Prepare information to support court decisions and develop individualized case management plans.
• Connect clients with appropriate community resources and interventions, working independently and with partners to promote public safety and accountability.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a Canadian designated educational institution

Two-year diploma + 3 years related experience

Sixty credits of post-secondary education toward a diploma + 3 years related experience

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Posting Title

Position Classification

Social Program Officer R24

Union

GEU

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Salary Range

Level 1 (Growth): $78,386.35 annually;Level 2 (Growth): $78,386.35 annually;Full Working Level: $83,098.86 - $94,704.94 annually which includes a 1 Grid Market Adjustment*

Close Date

11/10/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

6/2/2027

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Public Safety & Sol General

Ministry Branch / Division

Community Corrections

Job Summary

The Team

Downtown Community Court (DCC) is a partnership between the Provincial Court of B.C. justice, social, and health services agencies working together to address the complex crime issues in the Downtown East side area. Our probation officers at DCC work collaboratively with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and Forensics (psychiatrists and nurses), Vancouver Police, BC Housing, non-profit partners, and the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. Our integrated teams provide assertive case management to clients experiencing multi-barriers. It is primarily an outreach position in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver requiring travel on foot and by car through the community and in the Vancouver Region. Much of the work takes place in the community and includes home visits at Downtown Eastside hotels, attendance at community resources such as shelters, mental health drop-in centres, and addiction focused resources.

The Role

In this role, you will assess, supervise and support adults under community supervision, helping them address their needs, make positive changes and work toward successful outcomes. You will prepare information to support court decisions, develop individualized case management plans and connect clients with appropriate community resources and interventions. Working independently and collaboratively with colleagues and community partners, you will help promote public safety, accountability and fair, respectful support that recognizes each person's circumstances and potential for change.

Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from a Canadian designated educational institution; OR,
• Completion of a two-year diploma and 3 years of full-time related experience (or equivalent) working with people with complex social, health, or legal needs; OR,
• Sixty (60) credits of post-secondary education towards a diploma and 3 years of full-time related experience (or equivalent) working with people with complex social, health, or legal needs.

Note

If post-secondary education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services. You must provide a Comprehensive Report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.

If post-secondary education was instructed in a language other than English, applicants are required to provide proof of English language proficiency. More details on this can be found in the attached Job Profile.

• Successful completion of the Adult Probation Officer pre-requisite course (CORR1000). Exemptions can be found in the Job Profile.
• A valid Class 5 B.C. drivers license without restrictions or an equivalent Canadian drivers license is required. A valid BC Class 7 may be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• A minimum of 6 months experience as a Probation Officer/Probation Officer 15 in a Community Corrections office.
• A minimum of 6months experience working with people with complex social, health, or legal needs.
• A bachelor’s degree in social science, Law, Justice, Mental Health, Addictions or Counselling.

Proviso / Willingness Statement:

• Willing to work with adult clients who may have multiple legal, health, social, or mental health challenges and/or clients who have committed or alleged to have committed criminal acts including intimate partner violence or sexually motivated offences.
• Successful applicants will be required to submit to a drivers abstract review for the last five-year period.
• Successful applicants will be required to participate in and successfully complete the position's training requirements.
• Part-time employees may require adjustments to hours of work while on basic training.
• Overnight travel to remote locations and working outside typical work hours may be required.

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

About this Position:

This is a temporary opportunity until 06/02/2027. This position may be extended. This position requires full-time, in-person work at the physical location listed. An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary vacancies. Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments. A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA)and Enhanced Security Screening will be required. Additionally, successful candidates must submit to and successfully pass fingerprint screening by RCMP or municipal police and JUSTIN and CORNET provincial database checks. 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. Join the BC Public Service, a Canada's Top 100 Employers award winner that offers diverse career opportunities in more than 200 occupations across 280 communities throughout British Columbia. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful work that supports your professional growth. Build your career in beautiful British Columbia.