BAND 4 - Director, Child Welfare Branch

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Child Welfare (DDCW), the Director is a member of the Child Welfare Branch, which has responsibilities in supporting MCFD to achieve service excellence across the spectrum of Ministry programs, including Child Safety, Family Support, Children in Care, Early Childhood Development services, Child and Youth with Special Needs, Child and Youth Mental Health services, Youth Justice services and Adoption, across the province in the Ministry and Delegated Aboriginal Agencies. The Director is responsible for the oversight of branch teams that complete investigations and reviews of services delivered across these service lines, and provide practice support and issues management. The Director provides services in a manner consistent with operational and strategic objectives as set out through Ministry and Divisional strategic plans, consistent with the Aboriginal Policy and Practice Framework.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work, or Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Child & Youth Care, Master's Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology/Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology;
  • 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
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field OR Bachelor’s Degree with a Major/Honours in a Human Services field PLUS Minimum 3 years of recent related work experience
  • 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 and Nursing
  • Recent related work experience includes experience gained after completing the required education, and includes working with children, youth and families in a number of settings (must be gained within the past 5 years).
• Experience in managing reviews and/or projects.
• A minimum of two years of supervisory / manager experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work, or Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Child & Youth Care, Master’s Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology/Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
• Experience within the Ministry of Children and Family Development or an Indigenous Child and Family Service Agency, with increasing depth and breadth of responsibilities in one or more of the following service areas: child protection and family services; guardianship, adoption and permanency; youth services; children and youth with support needs; child and youth mental health; or youth justice. Preference may be given to candidates with five or more years of experience in child protection services.
• Applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).
  

Willingness Statements

• Travel is required. Transportation arrangements must meet ministry operational requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province)
• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which includes a Criminal Record Check and a Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact James.Wale@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until July 31, 2025 this temporary opportunity may become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
This position can be based in any Children & Family Development office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 4 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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 offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To learn more, watch Working For The BC Public Service. In addition, the BC Public Service is an award winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC's Top Employers for 2022, one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2022 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2022.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

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

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.