Summer Student Wage Opportunities - Children and Family Services

Job Information

Job Title: Summer Student Wage Opportunities - Children and Family Services 
Job Requisition ID: 67604
Ministry: Children and Family Services 
Location: Various
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary Wage (2-4 Months) 
Scope: Open 
Closing Date: March 10, 2025
Classification: Administrative Support 2 
Salary: $1,453.79 to $1,755.66 bi-weekly ($37,943.92 - $45,822.73/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

The Ministry of Children and Family Services works to foster a society in which families are safe and resilient, individuals have sustainable employment, vulnerable Albertans have the support they require, and no one is left behind. Children and Family Services’ mission is to assist Albertans in creating the conditions for safe and supportive homes, communities and workplaces so they have opportunities to realize their full potential. Its core business is to work collaboratively with community partners to deliver citizen-centered programs and services that improve quality of life for Albertans. The ministry deals with topics that vary widely and addresses many of the issues people face across their life span. To learn more about our Ministry’s work, please visit: Children and Family Services at Children and Family Services | Alberta.ca.

Role Responsibilities

The Alberta Public Service (APS) is looking for motivated and enthusiastic students interested in developing valuable workplace skills and acquiring insight into public service employment specifically for the Ministry of Children and Family Services.  
  
The Summer Student Wage Opportunities - Children and Family Services intake provides a centralized approach where students, like you, can apply to be considered for various opportunities across the Ministry of Children and Family Services, specifically in our Child Intervention Division . These areas are responsible for service delivery including Child Protection, Foster and Kinship Care, Adoptions, Post Adoption Registry, and support for sexually exploited and drug-endangered children. Leaders from across the Division can easily access and review this pool of potential students to find the best candidate for their short-term wage opportunity.    
 
The Summer Student role encompasses a broad range of jobs involved in providing entry-level administrative, program and office support functions associated with the delivery of Child Intervention services and programs. The work assigned can be fulfilled by individuals with limited to no experience or program knowledge. The emphasis is on learning about the program areas, policies and regulations. Whether you are completing a certificate program or a doctorate program, we have a variety of opportunities that could be the perfect match for your career development and personal growth!

Please click on this LINK to view the job description for this position. 

Locations

We have opportunities available across the province in each of our different regions within Child Intervention. We may not have an opportunity available in every city listed but we encourage students to indicate their preferred locations in their application and we will do our best to match you to an opportunity closest to you. Children and Family Services serves communities in 5 regions across the province: 
 

• North Region - Includes Edson, Hinton, Whitecourt, Athabasca, Westlock, Barrhead, Lac La Biche, St. Paul, Vegreville, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Slave Lake, Grande Prairie, Peace River, High Prairie, High Level, and Fort McMurray.
• Edmonton Region - Includes Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Stony Plain, Leduc, Alexander First Nation and Enoch Cree Nation.  
• Central Region - Includes Lloydminster, Wainwright, Camrose, Wetaskiwin, Drayton Valley, Rocky Mountain House, Red Deer, Stettler, Drumheller, and Olds. 
• Calgary Region - Includes Calgary, High River and Airdrie.  
• South Region - Includes Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Taber, and Brooks. 

 
Please note, you must be located within Alberta during your term to work as a summer student. 
 
Summer employment opportunities typically begin in May and conclude at the end of August. Students are hired for a two to four months period. Students are offered temporary wage employment by a ministry or department. 
  
There are many advantages to working with the APS as a summer student, including: 
 

• Professional development  
• Competitive salaries  
• Supportive, diverse, inclusive, and professional work environment 
• Healthy, safe and respectful workplaces 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

To be eligible for summer student employment, individuals must: 

• At minimum have a high school diploma and no experience,
• Be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution, have completed the full requirements of the degree/diploma or recently graduated within the last 6 months. 
• Students may be enrolled in part-time or full-time studies. 

 
Preference will be given to students with an Academic focus in Social Work. This can include enrollment in a Social Work Degree or Diploma program or a related program such as: 

• A related degree in BA Child Studies/Child & Youth Care, BA Education, Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Human Services, BA/BSc Psychology, BA Sociology, Bachelor of Community Rehab, BSc. Family Studies/Human Ecology, BA Early Child Development, Law Degree. 
• A related diploma in Addictions/Counseling, Child and Youth Care, Human Services, or Criminal Justice. 
• Or a related certificate. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Salary varies based on the classification of the summer student opportunity. The hourly wage is paid on a bi-weekly basis. 
 
Wage (casual) employees receive 11.2% in addition to regular wage earnings, in lieu of benefits and vacation leave. 
 
Summer students are offered wage positions for a period of two to four months in duration. The number of hours of work per week is 36.25 hours.  
 
Final candidates will be required to undergo security screening to be hired for a summer student opportunity.  

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. 
 

How to Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
 
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Kausar Riaz at Kausar.Riaz@gov.ab.ca citing JR 67604 - Student Wage Opportunities.