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Leave and time off for B.C. Government employees

Last updated on March 5, 2025

Do you need to take time away from work? Are you planning a vacation? Learn about the different types of leave offered by the BC Public Service, and how to apply for and manage a leave.

When requesting a leave, give your supervisor as much notice as possible.

Review the information on Career & MyHR to learn how to request specific leaves.

You may want to cancel payroll deductions while you're away from work.

Types of leave

For earned time off, see flexible schedules and overtime.

Vacations

Paid holidays recognized by the BC Public Service:

  • New Year's Day
  • Family Day (third Monday of February)
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Monday
  • Victoria Day
  • Canada Day
  • B.C. Day
  • Labour Day
  • Day of Truth and Reconciliation
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Remembrance Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day

Review statutory holidays for more.

Knowledge transfer in the workplace is the process of distributing knowledge that’s been developed in an organization with one or more specific individuals to other parts of the organization or individuals. It's also a crucial facet of succession planning

Review the Knowledge Transfer section for more information.

The Time and Leave Management System is used by BC Public Service employees to enter and view time exceptions (overtime), vacation and sick leave, and by supervisors to monitor and approve requests.

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You can access Time and Leave and other PeopleSoft pages from your mobile phone or tablet. This includes your blackberry, android, or Windows phone, iPhone, tablet or iPad.

Access via Time and leave: access from home (IDIR restricted) and save to your mobile device.

See the list of ministry contacts (XLXS, 21KB).