Social Development Specialist

City of Chilliwack Social Development Specialist

(Exempt) - Temporary
- Full Time
- Public Safety and Social Development Department

If you are an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who demonstrates initiative and wants to work for a forward-thinking, creative employer, this opportunity is for you! The Public Safety and Social Development Department with the City of Chilliwack, a growing and vibrant community of 100,000 located 100 kilometres east of Vancouver, is seeking a talented professional to fill the position of Social Development Specialist.

In this dynamic role you will provide administrative and program support for the Reaching Home Program and other strategic initiatives of the City, including the Homelessness Action Plan and Community Safety Plan. The position also supports the implementation and ongoing development of the BC-Federal Alignment Project, Coordinated Access and Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) within the community, including coordinating local implementation activities, working with community partners and provincial and federal representatives, supporting HIFIS onboarding, training, system adoption and data quality, and helping to develop and refine coordinated access processes, referral pathways, prioritization practices and related procedures.

The position serves as the community lead for the Alignment Project and HIFIS implementation.

You will represent the City in a professional manner, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff at various levels within the City, as well as external contacts from other government agencies, municipalities and committees. You will coordinate various activities, programs and projects; receive and process reports; assist with updates to the city website, verify and process amounts for payments, and attend Council meetings as required.

You may also assist with administrative support and coverage for public safety related positions including, but not limited to, the Director of Public Safety and Social Development and the Social Development Coordinator, and other duties, including typing a variety of correspondence, minute taking, and working with critical issues which are confidential and sensitive in nature, as assigned.

We are looking for a driven individual who is knowledgeable of local and regional social issues, government programs, rules and regulations, by-laws. and legislation governing departmental operation. You will have an Undergraduate degree in the health or social sciences or other related discipline and a minimum of 4 years' experience in program management or coordination. Experience working with government program administration and non-profit organizations would be considered an asset.

You should also understand social program delivery related to housing policy and construction, homelessness, employment services, mental health, addiction, government funding practices, due and diligence analysis. Must also possess a valid BC Driver's License.

Standard hours of work are Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends required.

Compensation: $78,079. annually

Closing Date:
October 1, 2026