Featured careers in the BC Public Service
Last updated on February 19, 2026Welcome to Featured Careers at the BC Public Service, a selection of career opportunities that may be of particular interest to job seekers.
Be sure to explore all the featured careers pages to discover priority openings. Below, find the "Current opportunities" button, which links to the main job search site that lists all available positions.
Featured critical roles currently hiring
Launch your career with the Indigenous Youth Internship Program (IYIP). This paid, one‑year program is for Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) youth ages 19–29. Interns spend nine months in a BC government ministry and three months with an Indigenous organization, gaining experience in policy, community engagement, communications, and program delivery.
Join a supportive, Indigenous‑led program with more than 400 alumni, strong professional development, and a network to help you build your career in government or Indigenous organizations.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service offers personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process for Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) applicants from the land now known as Canada.
Correctional Officer
Become part of a dedicated team at one of BC’s ten correctional centres, where your work helps create safer communities and positive change. As a Correctional Officer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining security and supporting inmaes through pro-social modeling, program delivery, and guidance. This dynamic position offers opportunities to rotate through multiple departments, collaborate with professionals such as educators, health specialists, and Indigenous Cultural Liaisons and develop skills in communication, conflict resolution and leadership.
Working in the BC Public Service
Learn more about the rewarding work, benefits and employee development the BC Public Service offers:
- Work culture
- Diversity and inclusion
- Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service
- Learning opportunities
- Work-life balance
- Wages and benefits
Here to serve others
BC Public Service employees are united in their commitment to loyally serve the people of British Columbia through their democratically elected government. This is realized by developing and delivering public programs or services, informing policy-making and providing evidence-based advice to leaders.
Core values
The BC Public Service’s work is informed by core values. The overarching value is integrity in addition to six core corporate values:
Work for an award-winning employer
