Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 (Hiring Pool) (Kentville, Windsor, and Granville)
Province of Nova ScotiaNova Scotia, Canada • Nova Scotia, Canada • Nova Scotia, Canada
Posted April 13, 2026
1429350 - 1991859.9999999998 CAD
Full Time
About the Company
We advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure.
Job Description
We are hiring Child Protection Social Workers to join our team in the following program areas including Assessment, Ongoing Support, and Children in Care. In this vital role, you will provide a wide array of professional child and family wellbeing services.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Social work with at least two (2) years of related experience
- Completed Master of Social Work
- Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
- Driver's license
Benefits
- Reimbursement for registration fees to the NS College of Social Workers
- Out-of-province applicants may be eligible to apply for moving expenses
- Ability to earn overtime and shift premiums for weekend and after-hours work
- Travel and car allowance
- Three (3) weeks vacation to start, and annual pay progression
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)
- Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability
- Defined Pension Benefit Plan