SW AST R - Social Program Officer; SPO) Assistant - Amended

Position: SW AST 15R - Social Program Officer (SPO) Assistant - Amended
Location: Burns Lake

SW AST 15R
- Social Program Officer (SPO) Assistant
- Amended - (126203)
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Posting Title
SW AST 15R
- Social Program Officer (SPO) Assistant
- Amended

Position Classification
Union

GEU
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 CA
Daajing Giids, BC V0T 1S0 CA
Dease Lake, BC V0C 1L0 CA
Fort St James, BC V0J 1P0 CA
Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y1 CA
Houston, BC V0J 1Z2 CA
Kitimat, BC V8C 2N1 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4M8 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 CA

Salary Range
$62,609.62 - $70,814.71 annually

Plus $39.92 bi-weekly isolation allowance for the Smithers locations

Plus $43.55 bi-weekly isolation allowance for the Burns Lake and Houston locations

Plus $47.18 bi-weekly isolation allowance for the Fort St. James, Hazelton, and Prince Rupert locations

Plus $87.10 bi-weekly isolation allowance for the Daajin Giids location

Plus $97.98 bi-weekly isolation allowance for the Dease Lake location

Close Date
10/23/2026

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service - Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division
Northern SDA

Job Summary
The Team
The Northwest CYSN team is an established, collaborative, and highly supportive virtual team serving communities across Northern British Columbia. Comprised of a Team Leader and six experienced social workers, the team works closely with a wide range of partners, including schools, healthcare providers, Indigenous communities, and other ministry service areas, to support children, youth, and families with support and special needs.

Team members are known for their willingness to share knowledge, ask thoughtful questions, and step in to support one another, creating a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Despite working virtually across a large geographic region, the team maintains strong connections and a shared commitment to delivering coordinated, compassionate services that help improve outcomes and quality of life for the families they serve.

The Role:

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to support vulnerable children, youth, and families by providing both administrative and social work assistance to the Northwest CYSN team. Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, maintaining files and records, supporting care planning activities, communicating with families and service providers, participating in Integrated Case Management meetings, and connecting families with community and provincial resources. The position plays an important part in ensuring families receive timely information, services, and supports that contribute to their well-being now and in the future.

Candidates will be excited by the variety of work, the opportunity to make a positive difference in people’s lives, and the chance to develop new skills within a team that values mentorship, collaboration, and ongoing learning.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

Secondary School Graduation or Equivalent AND one of the following :
2 years of post-secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline (Human Services fields or equivalent include Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing) PLUS a minimum of 1 year or more of related
** work experience; OR

1 year of post-secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline (Human Services fields or equivalent include Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood…