Get an overview of what the BC Public Service offers employees including career opportunities, flexible work options and education programs that you will not find anywhere else. Find answers to commonly asked questions about:
The BC Public Service Agency manages human resources for BC Public Service employees.
You'll receive contact information for your union representative (a steward) as well as an authorization form to have union dues deducted from your pay cheque. Feel free to contact your steward to discuss how they can provide support. Look up information about unions and professional associations.
Check out information on your ministry intranet or local area network (LAN) that describes the objectives and type of work done at your ministry and branch. Look for things like:
Find out who your ethics advisor is. You can talk to your ethics advisor if you have concerns or questions about ethics in the workplace.
All employees need to take a special oath that highlights the importance of honesty, integrity and impartiality in what they do as members of the BC Public Service. Schedule your oath of employment.
Register for IM 117: Protection of Privacy, Access to Information and Records Management (IDIR restricted), Diversity & Inclusion Essentials (IDIR restricted) and Fraud Awareness and Prevention (IDIR restricted).
These sessions are recommended, but not mandatory. They're intended for employees who are new to the BC Public Service:
Ministries may have different required courses. Check with your supervisor.
Your supervisor will guide you through the performance development process.
Complete the Computer Ergonomics E-Tool and learn how you can improve your workplace ergonomics. Findings will be sent to your supervisor for review. If necessary, your supervisor can arrange for detailed follow-up with a ministry trained ergonomics assessor.
If you are working remotely, you will need to complete the Computer Ergonomics E-tool as a condition of your telework agreement.
Check with your supervisor about your ministry's procedures and policies for work travel. HR policy 17 – Travel (PDF, 184KB) outlines general informatin for travel and other expense allowances.
Ask your supervisor or contact AskMyHR (IDIR restricted) to find out more about your job classification or appointment status.
Job classification is a system of describing and categorizing jobs by level. It's used to help determine salary. Learn more about the classification system.
Types of work appointments include:
Regular
Regular appointments are continuous full or part-time positions. Hiring is based on the principle of merit and a selection process that assesses the knowledge, skills and abilities of eligible applicants.
Temporary
Temporary appointments are only open to in-service employees and need to be approved by a ministry's deputy minister. They're used to temporarily fill a new or vacant position, complete a project, cover seasonal work or provide staff with new experiences.
Auxiliary
Auxiliary appointments are temporary work assignments for out-of-service employees (or in-service employees who are already on auxiliary appointment). Auxiliary employees are paid vacation pay (6 percent of regular earnings) and can apply for in-service status after working more than 30 days (210 hours).
Find out more. See what's involved in being an auxiliary employee, including eligibility for benefits, vacation and other government programs: Auxiliary Appointments FAQ.
Co-ops, interns or students
Co-op, intern and other student appointments are for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on work experience. Duties are different from a regular position. Work terms and assignments are different, depending on the employment program.
Order in Council
Order in Council appointees are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, including: