How to apply

Now is the right time to join an organization that can offer you a meaningful career. Apply today and put your ideas to work in the BC Public Service.

On this page

• BC Public Service job opportunities
• Hiring process
• Submitting your best application

BC Public Service job opportunities

• BC Public Service employees (IDIR restricted)
• External employees (non-B.C. government employees)
• Executive opportunities

For student co-op positions, apply through your educational institution. Positions are usually posted at the beginning of each year.

Hiring process

Hiring decisions in the BC Public Service must be based on merit. Our application and hiring processes are non-partisan, fair, consistent and transparent.

Read more about our hiring process and what to expect after you submit your application.

Submitting your best application

When preparing your resume and cover letter, show us how you have demonstrated the qualities and competencies we seek in a finance professional.

Each posting will list specific requirements for experience, certification and competencies, so take time to highlight those qualifications in your application.

Make sure you also outline the competencies and qualities that you have which we seek in all of our finance employees.

Our 3 core behavioural competencies:

• Problem solving and judgment (achieving business results)
• Planning, organizing and coordinating (achieving business results)
• Listening, understanding and responding (interpersonal relationships) 

Our 6 core corporate values:

• Accountability
• Courage
• Curiosity
• Passion
• Service
• Teamwork

We also look for qualities such as:

• An understanding of accounts, financial systems and policies
• Experience with data and computer applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills