Social Worker - Bachelor of Social Work
Job Description
About the Role
Join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Social Worker – Powell River, BC in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr.
Key Responsibilities
- Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational.
Requirements
- led or First Nations organizations, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $87,922 - $109,845/yr
- Pension plan offered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Social Worker – Powell River, BC.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Bachelor of Social Work at Vancouver Coastal Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Vancouver Coastal Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Vancouver Coastal Health lists compensation for this physician position at $88k to $110k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $42 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Powell River, British Columbia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($88k–$110k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessments, Counselling, Clinical Social Work, Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction, Strengths-based Care, Indigenous Cultural Safety, Systems Thinking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Provide clinical and consultative social work services, including psychosocial assessments and counselling for clients and families. Coordinate care by identifying community resources and participating in interdisciplinary clinical conferences.
Benefits package: Comprehensive health benefits package, Extended health and dental, Municipal pension plan, Employer-paid training, Leadership development opportunities, Wellness supports, Award-winning recognition programs, Exclusive discount offers. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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