SPO 24R (Growth) - Probation Officer

The Team
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.
The Role
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.
Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

• 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.

Note: 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 (CORR1000). Exemptions can be found in the Job Profile.
• A valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license without restrictions or an equivalent Canadian driver’s license is required. A valid BC Class 7 may be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• A minimum of 6 months experience as a Probation Officer/Probation Officer 15 in a Community Corrections office.
• A minimum of 6 months 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.

Proviso / Willingness Statement:

• Willing to work with adult clients who may have multiple legal, health, social, and/or mental health challenges and/or clients who have committed or alleged to have committed criminal acts including intimate partner violence or sexually motivated offences.
• Successful applicants will be required to submit to a driver’s abstract review for the last five-year period.
• Successful applicants will be required to participate in and successfully complete the position’s training requirements.
• Part-time employees may require adjustments to hours of work while on basic training.
• Overnight travel to remote locations and working outside typical work hours may be required.

Please refer to the attached Job Profile located in the additional information section at the bottom of the posting for:

• A full list of related work experience
• Definition of job specific experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].
About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until 06/02/2027. This position may be extended.
This position requires full-time, in-person work at the physical location listed.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA)and Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Additionally, successful candidates must submit to and successfully pass fingerprint screening by RCMP or municipal police and JUSTIN and CORNET provincial database checks.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
IMPORTANT Additional Requirement:
In addition to applying online, you must email verification of the position requirements below to [email protected] by the closing date. Failure to do so may result in you not moving forward in the selection process. Candidates currently employed as a probation officer with Community Corrections are not required to submit this documentation.

1. A copy of post secondary degree or diploma.
   • An official transcript may also be required.
   • A Comprehensive Report from the International Credential Evaluation Services if required.
   • Verification of English language proficiency test if required.
2. A scanned copy of your valid B.C./Canadian driver’s license indicating class.
3. Confirmation of completion of the JIBC pre-requisite course CORR 1000 unless an exemption applies.
4. Scanned screenshot from a typing test confirming your ability to type 30 WPM.
5. If required, your post secondary education Comprehensive Report verification and/ or provide proof of language proficiency as described in the Job Profile.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.