Guardianship & Post-Majority Social Worker

Career Opportunity: Guardianship and Post-Majority Social Worker (Term)

Location: Prince George, BC

Employment Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Term position ending March 2027)

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the center of everything we do.

Since our beginnings in the late 1980’s, CSFS has grown to over 550 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC  while you work.

The Opportunity: Guardianship Services is designated to act as the legal guardian for children and youth between the ages of 0 – 19 years of age who are in the legal custody of the Director under the Child Family & Community Services Act.

The Guardianship & Post Majority Service Program also prepares youth that are transitioning into adulthood for post-majority service agreements. Post-majority services assistant and support young adults between the ages of 19 – 26 years of age who meet eligibility requirements. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that the child/youth is aware of his/her rights under section 70 of the CFCSA
• Develops care plans with a focus on long-term planning for the child/youth in care (ex. cancellation of the care order, transfer of custody, adoption)
• Provide on-going support and guidance to the child/youth for the duration his/her time in care, taking into consideration the child/youth’s views and best interests as outlined in legislation
• Involve birth parents and extended family in planning wherever possible
• Ensure there is opportunity and means to reconnect children and youth living in urban areas to their family, communities, and culture

Visit www.practicedifferently.ca [http://www.practicedifferently.ca] and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to view the full job description for this career opportunity.

What You Will Bring to The Role

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Work, Human Services, or a related field (Psychology, Sociology, Child & Youth Care, etc.) preferred, or
• Two-year Diploma in Social Services and two years direct experience working with children and families
• Must possess C3, C4 or greater delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA) in British Columbia, or the ability to attend training to obtain C4 delegation

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location

Prince George sits on the traditional lands of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and is the largest city in northern B. C. It is a community that includes the renowned University of Northern B. C. and the College of New Caledonia, affordable housing, complemented by an international airport.

Prince George offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation that contributes to the city's high quality of life and standards of living. The Fraser and Nechako rivers are focal points of an extensive park and trail system of more than 100 parks.

Enjoy opportunities for year-round outdoor activities from camping to snowshoeing. Learn more about Prince George at https://tourismpg.com/ [https://tourismpg.com/].

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for  vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $41.73 to $54.04 per hour.  Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Total Rewards: In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package.  It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca [http://www.practicedifferently.ca] and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply. Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.

Deadline to Apply: April 3, 2026. Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at recruitment@csfs.org and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.