Career Opportunity: Early Years Manager
Location: Vanderhoof, BC
Employment Type: Term – Ending February 2028, 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 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 475 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 northern BC while you work.
The Opportunity:
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Ensure staff develop and implement community programming based on demonstrated need and program objectives as outlined in the deliverables of funding contracts, community plans and individual goal plans
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Oversee the development of outcome measurement tools to measure the effectiveness of group programming and maintain records on attendance, financial cost and material delivered
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Provide leadership to the team and oversee the development of work plans, training requirements and administrative duties.
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Maintain a documented system of records for the program files which is inclusive of daily charting, monthly reports, quarterly reports, statistical records and reports, incident reports and the maintenance of personal files and forms required by the program.
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Comply with local, provincial and federal government laws, standards and regulations (Child and Family Services Act, Aboriginal Operational Procedures and Standards Indicators) and Work Safe Regulations
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Provide clinical supervision and direction for all Family Case Files
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’s Degree in a Social Work, Early Childhood, Child and Youth or related field preferred; or
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Two years post-secondary education in a social science or health science degree program with extensive experience
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At least five years working with child & family or health service programs
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At least two (2) years of supervisory experience in a social or health services setting
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:
Vanderhoof “where the heart is beckoning” is geographically located near the centre of British Columbia and truly is at the “Heart of it All” when it comes to lifestyle, low cost of living and employment opportunities. The community’s size, services and amenities are well suited for entrepreneurs, and those involved in resource or agricultural sectors. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome way to stretch your legs, are an avid wildlife admirer or looking for fun ways to entertain the family, Vanderhoof has something for you. Learn more about Vanderhoof by visiting http://www.vanderhoof.ca/.
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 $48.09117 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.
*** Please note that this is a term position ending in February 2028, and is not eligible for employee benefits. ***
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: June 19, 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.
