BC Public Service is located at Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Probation Officer (Growth). We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. This role is offered on a regular full-time basis.

Employer Name: BC Public Service
Position: Probation Officer (Growth)
Salary: Level 1 (Growth): $76,142.67 annually; Level 2 (Growth): $78,386.35 annually; Full Working Level: $83,098.86 – $94,704.94 annually which includes a 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*
Employment type: Regular, Full-time
Location: Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

Also hiring: Senior HR Consultant E&LR

Job Description

The candidate will play a key role in promoting community safety and rehabilitation while contributing to meaningful change.
The candidate will be responsible for supervising and supporting adults under judicial or quasi-judicial orders to help them meet legal obligations and reduce criminal behavior.
The candidate will be required to use trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches to assess risks and needs, develop case management plans, and connect clients with community resources.
The candidate will be responsible for delivering core programs to clients as part of their duties.
The candidate will contribute to fostering meaningful change in the lives of individuals and their communities through this work.

Job Requirements

The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree from a Canadian designated educational institution.
The candidate must have completed a two-year diploma and have at least 3 years of full-time experience working with people with complex social, health, or legal needs, or equivalent.
The candidate must have sixty (60) credits of post-secondary education towards a diploma and at least 3 years of full-time related experience working with people with complex social, health, or legal needs, or an equivalent combination.
The candidate must confirm that post-secondary education obtained outside of Canada has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services and must provide a Comprehensive Report from ICES by the closing date of the posting to be considered.
The candidate must provide proof of English language proficiency if their post-secondary education was instructed in a language other than English, as outlined in the attached Job Profile.
The candidate must have successfully completed the Adult Probation Officer pre-requisite course (CORR1000), with exemptions as outlined in the Job Profile.
The candidate must possess a valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license without restrictions or an equivalent Canadian driver’s license, and a valid BC Class 7 may be considered.
The candidate must have a minimum of 6 months experience as a Probation Officer or Probation Officer 15 in a Community Corrections office.
The candidate must have a minimum of 12 months experience working with people with complex social, health, or legal needs.
The candidate must be willing to work with adult clients who may have multiple legal, health, social, and/or mental health challenges and/or clients who have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal acts, including intimate partner violence or sexually motivated offences.
The candidate will be required to submit a driver’s abstract review covering the last five-year period as a condition of employment.
The candidate will be required to participate in and successfully complete the position’s training requirements as a condition of employment.
The candidate may be required to adjust hours of work while on basic training if employed in a part-time capacity.
The candidate may be required to travel overnight to remote locations and work outside typical work hours.
The candidate must be located in British Columbia at the time of employment.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate must undergo a Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) along with Enhanced Security Screening as part of employment requirements.

Benefits

The candidate will have access to flexible work options and may work up to one (1) day at home per week, depending on an approved telework agreement.
The candidate will have the opportunity to join a team that offers an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.
The employer will provide reasonable accommodations across all stages of the hiring process, including during assessment and selection.

How to Apply

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