Careers with BC Corrections

Last updated on July 22, 2021

BC Corrections has four divisions: Adult Custody, Community Corrections, Strategic Operations and Capital. All four offer dynamic and rewarding career opportunities.

Adult Custody careers

Adult Custody employs approximately 1,900 people in 10 correctional centers throughout the province. Correctional officers in this division supervise and work directly with individuals in correctional centres. For information on becoming a correctional officer, please visit Career Opportunities in Adult Custody.

Community Corrections careers

Community Corrections employs almost 700 people in 56 probation offices across B.C. Probation officers in this division safeguard B.C. communities by supervising clients and, acting as agents of change, by helping them to address the root causes of their behaviour. For information on becoming a probation officer, please visit Career Opportunities in Community Corrections.

Strategic Operations careers

Employees in this division are technology, program and policy analysts; probation officers; information technologists; research officers; and directors. Strategic Operations career opportunities are posted on the Careers & MyHR webpage. 

Capital careers

Employees within the Capital team lead the planning and co-ordination of all major capital and facility projects for BC Corrections. Employees in this division are directors and managers. Capital Division career opportunities are posted on the Careers & MyHR webpage.

Workforce Statistics

Gender

  • Male:                55%
  • Female:            45%

Age

  • 19 to 29:           15%
  • 30 to 39:           25%
  • 40 to 49:           34%
  • 50 to 59:           21%
  • 60 and older:      5%