Spo 21r

Posting Title - SPO 21R - Roots Practitioner - Position Classification - Social Prog Off R21 - Union - GEU - Work Options - Hybrid - Location - Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S1 CA Mission, BC V4S 0A2 CA Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary) New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2P8 CA Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 CA - Salary Range - $69,760.70 - $79,322.69 annually - Close Date - 9/25/2025 - Job Type - Regular Full Time - Temporary End Date - Ministry/Organization - BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development - Ministry Branch / Division - Service Delivery Division - Job Summary **The Team** The Indigenous Cultural Care Team (ICCT) is part of the Ministry of Children and Family Development and works in partnership with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities to ensure children in care remain connected to their culture and identity. The team includes five Roots Practitioners, one Team Leader, and three contracted Elders, all committed to fostering cultural safety, community relationships, and meaningful connections for Indigenous children and youth. **The Role** The Roots Practitioner supports cultural connection and permanency planning by identifying and engaging with a child’s family, community, and cultural heritage. Through collaboration with families, caregivers, Elders, and Indigenous partners, the role facilitates cultural plans, organizes gatherings, and promotes cultural understanding—ensuring children and youth maintain strong ties to their identity and community. **Qualifications**: **Education and Experience Requirements** - Diploma/certificate in Human Service or related field plus *related experience; OR - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. **Related experience must include**: - Experience working with Indigenous families and communities. **Preference may be given to applicants with**: - Experience working with Indigenous children and youth in care. - Applicants who have Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience **WILLINGNESS/PROVISO(S)**: - May be required to work evening/weekends. - May be required to regularly travel in remote locations. - May be required to use own vehicle on an expense account basis with appropriate insurance coverage. Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC driver's licence.**About this Position**: An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required. 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. The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer. **How to Apply**: **Cover Letter: NO** - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed. **Questionnaire: YES**: - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete. - Job Category - Social Services