Career Opportunity: Child Safety- Family Guidance Supervisor
Location: Prince George, BC
Employment Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week)
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 centre 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: The Child Safety & Family Guidance Supervisor will develop and manage a team of practitioners responsible for ensuring the well-being and safety of children and youth through immediate restorative child welfare practices. This includes utilizing applicable provincial standards such as AOPSI, adhering to CFCSA, and the implementation of future state models and standards that may be developed by Carrier Sekani through the jurisdiction process. The Supervisor will work within a team environment with the other child and family services programs.
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Under the CFCSA, receives, assesses and processes information related to support, needs, protection, safety and well-being of children and youth.
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Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely case documentation in required information management systems.
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Acts as the legal guardian of children in care by assessing the child’s strengths and needs regarding permanency, identity, placement, health, legal, education/social recreational activities and self-care/independence skills.
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Attend seminars and take part in professional development related to your role.
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Ensure department practice aligns with the CSFS policy and practice framework
Visit 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:
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Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Art in Child and Youth Care
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Minimum of 5 years of recent experience in Child and Family Services, including at least 3 years of current experience in child safety.
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Supervisory training and experience supervising staff preferred.
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Currently has C6 delegation through MCFD in BC, or has been C6 delegated within the past 3 years.
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Experience working with Indigenous communities and child welfare organizations preferred.
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Ability to travel regularly
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/.
What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:
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We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
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Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
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Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.
Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $48.01 to $62.28 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 and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply. Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.
Deadline to Apply: July 17, 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 [email protected] and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.
