Careers in the BC Public Service

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Outreach and information sessions

Whether you’re connecting with the BC Public Service at job fairs, attending in-person or virtual events or joining our interactive virtual career fairs, we’re here to help you find your path.

Upcoming events​

• Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw 2nd Annual Job & Career Fair – Chase, BC – April 16, 2025
• Greater Victoria School District 61 Career Fair – Victoria, BC – April 24, 2025
• West Coast Virtual Fairs – Online – April 29 and April 30, 2025
• WorkBC New Westminster Information Session – New Westminster, BC – May 8, 2025

Past events

Career Fair Canada: December 2024

This large career fair connects job seekers with work and educational opportunities in Vancouver and beyond. 

Métis Nation Information Session: November 2024

We spoke with job seekers at Métis Nation BC about BC Public Service careers. This partnership, representing over 98,000 Métis people in B.C. helped us connect further with the Indigenous community and promote career opportunities. 

Prince George Pride: July 2024

We visited the Prince George Pride Picnic hosted by Northern BC Queer Connection. This family-friendly event celebrated love, diversity and community spirit.

MOSIAC 12th Annual Job Fair: May 2024

MOSAIC is one of Canada’s largest settlement and employment organizations serving immigrant, refugee, migrants and mainstream communities in Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and beyond. The BC Public Service was the equity, diversity and inclusion sponsor for this event. 

Interview preparation video tutorials

Our Interviews and assessments page has interview tips and videos to help you prepare for your interview.

These videos will also help you in your BC Public Service job search:

• Hiring Tips: Preparing for the Interview
• Hiring Tips: What to Expect at the Interview
• Hiring Tips: Sharing Your Experiences
• Hiring Tips: Closing the Interview

Additional resources for job seekers

• Job Seeker Quick Reference Guide (DOC, 1.5MB) 
• Sample Resumes (DOC, 75KB)
• Sample Cover Letters (DOC, 70KB)

Why work for the BC Public Service

The BC Public Service offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• A competitive salary
• Extended health, dental and vision care coverage
• A pension
• BC student loan forgiveness
• Pacific Leaders scholarships for education

Great work-life balance

We support our employees to make sure they have the time for the things that are most important to them outside of work. We provide:

• Paid leave including vacation, parental leave, paid sick leave and more
• Flexible work schedules and telework options

Reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. This includes Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

For more information on reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion please review the links below: 

• Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service (available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants)
• Indigenous initiatives
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Centre