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Manager, Child Intervention - Grande Prairie, AB
Government of Alberta · Closes in 5 days
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1 Check who can apply You are here
The posting scope is open, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Preference is for candidates who live in the North Region, and a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check is required.
Education: Bachelor of Social Work preferred. Equivalents include a Master of Social Work with three years of experience, a related university degree with four years of experience, or a related diploma with six years of experience.
Experience: Four years of related experience, including supervisory, in a child protection environment.
What they ask for:
- Bachelor of Social Work preferred, or an accepted equivalent
- Four years of related experience, including supervisory, in child protection
- Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers
- Current or previous delegation under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Strong planning, analytical, issues management and consultation skills
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
Closing date: November 4 (Closes in 5 days) Check the closing time on the posting.
Apply online through the official Alberta job posting. Include a resume with months and years for all education and work, plus a cover letter explaining how your experience fits the requirements.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
Good to know:
- A retention allowance of $6,000 per year is offered for positions between the 55th and 57th parallel.
- The temporary position requires about 50% onsite travel to Grande Prairie.
- Pre-employment checks and security screening apply, including a 5-year commercial driver's abstract and academic credentials check.
- Internal candidates must have completed or be completing specific ICUF training pathways.
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