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Last updated: November 22, 2022
Review this page to learn about training for hiring managers in the BC Public Service, and get links to information about hiring principles, the hiring process and hiring approvals.
On this page
- Training for hiring managers
- Hiring approval process
- Hiring principles
- Steps in the hiring process
- Resources
- Contact us
Training for hiring managers
Learning courses provide information on how to conduct merit based, fair and transparent hiring. Visit the PSA Learning System (IDIR restricted) to sign up for courses.
Hiring approval process
All internal and external hiring requests, including regular, temporary and auxiliary appointments, renewals and extensions, require an approval process internal to each ministry.
Learn more about the approval process for staffing approvals.
Hiring principles
Learn about the 6 principles that guide hiring in the BC Public Service.
Steps in the hiring process
These steps will take you through the hiring process from beginning to end.
Before initiating a hiring request, please ensure you have approval to hire and your position information is up to date and has been approved.
- Review the guidelines on how to post a job
- Manage My Hiring Competitions (IDIR restricted)
- Manager Self Service: access from work (MSS) (IDIR restricted)
- Careers & MyHR forms and tools index
- Forms and tools for hiring managers
Can’t find what you need? Submit an AskMyHR (IDIR restricted) service request.
If you're a B.C. government employee without an IDIR, contact the BC Public Service Agency to submit your service request.
