SPO R Probation Officer

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Posting Title

Position Classification

Social Program Officer R24

Union

GEU

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Salary Range

Level 1 (Growth): $78,386.35 annually;

Level 2 (Growth): $78,386.35 annually;

Full Working Level: $83,098.86 - $94,704.94 annually which includes a 1 Grid Market Adjustment*

Close Date

11/10/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

6/2/2027

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service ->
Public Safety & Sol General

Ministry Branch / Division

Community Corrections

Job Summary

Downtown Community Court (DCC) is a partnership between the Provincial Court of B.C. justice, social, and health services agencies working together to address the complex crime issues in the Downtown East side area. Our probation officers at DCC work collaboratively with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and Forensics (psychiatrists and nurses), Vancouver Police, BC Housing, non-profit partners, and the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.

Our integrated teams provide assertive case management to clients experiencing multi-barriers. It is primarily an outreach position in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver requiring travel on foot and by car through the community and in the Vancouver Region. Much of the work takes place in the community and includes home visits at Downtown Eastside hotels, attendance at community resources such as shelters, mental health drop-in centres, and addiction focused resources.

In this role, you will assess, supervise and support adults under community supervision, helping them address their needs, make positive changes and work toward successful outcomes. You will prepare information to support court decisions, develop individualized case management plans and connect clients with appropriate community resources and interventions. Working independently and collaboratively with colleagues and community partners, you will help promote public safety, accountability and fair, respectful support that recognizes each person's circumstances and potential for change.

• A bachelor’s degree from a Canadian designated educational institution;
  OR
  ,
• Completion of a two-year diploma and 3 years of full-time related experience (or equivalent) working with people with complex social, health, or legal needs;
  OR
  ,
• Sixty (60) credits of post-secondary education towards a diploma and 3 years of full-time related experience (or equivalent) working with people with complex social, health, or legal needs.

If post-secondary education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services. You must provide a Comprehensive Report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.

If post-secondary education was instructed in a language other than English, applicants are required to provide proof of English language proficiency. More details on this can be found in the attached Job Profile.

• Successful completion of the Adult Probation Officer pre-requisite course (CORR
  1000). Exemptions can be found in the Job Profile.
• A valid Class 5 B.C. drivers license without restrictions or an equivalent Canadian drivers license is required. A valid BC Class 7 may be considered.

• A minimum of 6 months experience as a Probation Officer/Probation Officer 15 in a Community Corrections office.
• A minimum of 6months experience working with people with complex social, health, or legal needs.
• A bachelor’s degree in social science, Law, Justice, Mental Health, Addictions or Counselling.

• Willing to work with adult clients who may have…