Guardianship Social Worker- TRAVEL STATUS at Carrier Sekani Family Services

Career Opportunity: Guardianship Social Worker- TRAVEL STATUS

Location: Burns Lake BC (This is a travelling position, and the successful candidate may reside in surrounding communities.)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Discover what it means to Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services as a Guardianship Social Worker

As a Guardianship Social Worker at CSFS, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities, helping young people stay connected to their culture, identity, and sense of belonging. The impact of your work extends far beyond today, shaping stronger futures and lasting connections.

This position offers a unique opportunity for candidates based in Prince George, Smithers, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, or surrounding communities. The successful candidate will be required to work in Burns Lake, BC on a weekly, ongoing basis, with travel arrangements fully supported by CSFS.

Employees will travel to Burns Lake each Monday using a CSFS fleet vehicle and remain in the community throughout the work week, returning to their home community on Fridays. To support this arrangement, CSFS provides accommodations in Burns Lake from Monday through Thursday, a fleet vehicle for authorized travel, and meal per diems throughout the work week in accordance with organizational travel policies. This structured schedule allows employees to focus on their work while benefiting from employer-supported travel, lodging, and meal expenses. Travel and accommodation arrangements are subject to operational requirements and applicable CSFS policies.

The Heart of the Work

As leaders in Indigenous health and family services, Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is committed to practicing differently by placing culture at the centre of everything we do. Working in partnership with Nation Elders, Hereditary Chiefs, communities, and families, we have grown since the late 1980s into a trusted organization of more than 615 employees serving 11 member Nations across Northern British Columbia. Through culturally grounded services, we honour the strengths, experiences, and values of Indigenous peoples while supporting the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Guided by Indigenous ways of knowing and being, our Child and Family teams believe that meaningful change begins with strong relationships and access to the right supports. Through advocacy, prevention, education, and resource navigation, we help individuals and families build on their strengths and overcome systemic barriers. Ultimately, our work helps build the stability and support needed for members to exercise self-determination within their families and their communities.

The Opportunity: The Guardianship Social Worker promotes and ensures the safety, well-being, and rights of Indigenous children and youth in care, providing ongoing support throughout placement, permanency planning, and transition to adulthood. This role works collaboratively with caregivers, families, Indigenous communities, and multidisciplinary partners to deliver culturally responsive guardianship services in accordance with the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA).

• Develop and oversee care plans for children and youth in care, ensuring input from the child, caregivers, extended family, and other members of the care planning circle.
• Support children, youth, and caregivers through placement, permanency, adoption, and life-skills planning while safeguarding the child’s rights and well-being.
• Collaborate with Indigenous communities, service providers, legal partners, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate services, maintain cultural connections, and achieve positive outcomes for children and youth.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field such as Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Indigenous Studies, Education, Early Childhood Education, Anthropology, or Theology.
• Experience in family services, child and youth services, or child welfare environments, with guardianship, resource, child protection, or child welfare specialization experience preferred.
• C4 delegation (or higher) under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA), or the ability to complete training to obtain C4 delegation; valid Class 5 driver's licence required.

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

Burns Lake, a small community with big aspirations and determination is the economic hub for the Lakes District. This bustling region is a dream location due to affordable housing and low cost of living. “We are proud of our business community, our thriving civic life, and our vibrant First Nations culture. It is our big-spirited, big-thinking people who make this community a healthy place to live”. Explore the Love Burns Lake website at lovenorthernbc.com/community/burns-lake/ to discover this 4-season playground and consider the great life you can have living here.

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 and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply. Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.

Deadline to Apply: July 30, 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.