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

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

Job summary

British Columbia Public Service Careers, within the BC Public Service - Children & Family Development, seeks a Child Protection Worker (Growth) to assess risks, develop safety plans, and work with families to protect children and youth. The role emphasizes collaboration with agencies to respond to concerns of abuse and neglect.

Successful candidates may be assigned to multiple locations with a Float structure and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Social Work or related Human Services field.
• Master's Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology or Counselling Psychology with practicum in family and child welfare.
• Expanded credentials in Human Services with related work experience.
• Registration with BC College of Social Workers or equivalent assessment is required/considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety plans for children and families.
• Assess and respond to concerns of child abuse/neglect.
• Interview parents, children and youth; coordinate with partner agencies.
• Create and implement service plans and determine need for protection.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

BC College of Social Workers registration eligibility

Job description

SPO-CP 24R - Child Protection Worker (Growth) PROV - (125807)

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Posting Title

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

Position Classification

Union

GEU

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
• Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA
• Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
• Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA
• Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
• Delta, BC V4L 2M1 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
• Langley, BC V3A 8T1 CA
• Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S1 CA
• Mission, BC V4S 0A2 CA
• Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
• Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
• Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
• New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA
• North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M7 CA
• Oliver, BC V0H 1T2 CA
• Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0 CA
• Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
• Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA
• Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 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
• Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
• Trail, BC V1R 4T2 CA
• Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
• Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
• Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
• White Rock, BC V4B 4M2 CA

Salary Range

$78,386.35- $100,522.85 annually, which includes a 3 Grid Market Adjustment* at the full working level,

Close Date

10/25/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Service Delivery Division

Job Summary

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 live sessions via Teams. Monday, October 5 12PM-1PM (Pacific/Vancouver time) and Wednesday, October 21 12PM-1PM (Pacific/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):

Campbell River, Dawson Creek, Fort St John, Grand Forks, Kelowna Float*,North Fraser Float (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody)*, North Vancouver Float*, Pemberton, Prince George Float*, Sechelt,South Fraser Float (Surrey, Delta, Langley, White Rock)*,Vancouver Richmond Float*

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent vacancies for the following locations as well as those listed above:

Castlegar, Duncan Float*,East Fraser Float (Abbotsford, Agassiz, Boston Bar, Chilliwack, Hope, Mission)*, Fernie, Kamloops Float*, Nanaimo Float*, Nelson, Oliver, Penticton, Salmon Arm, Squamish, Trail, Vernon,Victoria Float (Victoria, Saanichton, Sooke)*

*Please note that locationsidentified as"Float"indicate that the position may be assigned to work withinany Child Protection team within the listed area(s), based on operational requirements. Applicants selecting a Float location should be willing to work at any of the communities or CP teams associated with that area.

Example:

If you are hired to the North Fraser Float (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody) team, you are expected to work/commute to any of the communities noted above. Specifically, you could be assigned to the Intake team in Burnaby for a few weeks, and then later work with the Family Services team in New Westminster for a month. Assignment length and location will vary depending on staffing and service requirements.

If you are interested in other rural and remote locations, please see Requisition 125806 .

Applicants who wish to be considered for RURAL AND REMOTE locationsmust apply on the rural and remote CPW posting ( Requisition 12 5806 ). Refer to job posting for a list of RURAL AND REMOTE locations. This is a separate competition. If applicants apply on both the Provincial and Rural and Remote postings, the interview score will be applied to both competitions.

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 witha 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.