Working for the BC Public Service

Last updated on June 13, 2023

Our workforce covers a broad spectrum of occupations that require a diverse range of skills. More than ever before, we're encouraging employees to move around, take on new challenges, and expand their experience.

When you work with the BC Public Service, you can expect to:

  • Help shape and deliver services in one of dozens of areas from finance or technology to environment or education
  • Engage in rewarding work with real career development opportunities
  • Receive a benefits package that helps support you in finding work/life balance

Award-Winning Employer

As an award-winning employer, we celebrate the achievements and ideas of our employees, many of whom are frequently recognized for their work and expertise at every level. Some of our achievements include:

  • Canada's Top 100 Employers
  • BC's 55 Top Employers
  • Canada's Top Green Employers
  • Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers
  • We're recognized as a top employer for new graduates

If you like choice, put your ideas to work with us and you'll have access to a range of career options you just won't find anywhere else.

Programs & Benefits

The BC Public Service offers a range of benefits that complement our generous vacation packages (three weeks to start) and competitive salaries. We more than match your pension contributions, and our salary deferral, temporary assignments and overseas volunteer programs allow you to expand your personal and professional horizons.

Flexibility & Work/Life Balance

Our employees are encouraged to develop themselves outside of their professional life, and our flexible work programs and vacation packages will give you the time you need to go to school, volunteer, or raise a family. In many career streams, there are opportunities to create a schedule that works for you, using job-sharing, telecommuting, salary deferral, compressed work weeks or flex hours.

Career Advancement

We encourage career advancement through learning and development opportunities and offer a wealth of career choices. With over 200 different occupations available in 280 communities across the province, the BC Public Service offers an exciting array of opportunities for your career, now and well into the future.

Make a Difference

All across the province, dedicated BC Public Service employees provide outstanding service to British Columbians. Knowing that we make a difference in our communities and contribute to building a better B.C. brings a certain job satisfaction that would be difficult to match anywhere else.


How to get started

Register for career conversations

These monthly, one-hour information sessions are a great starting point for those interested in a career in the public service.

Register

Learn about our hiring process

The BC Public Service hires based on merit. Learn more about our hiring process and how you can prepare.

Learn more

Check current job listings

We’re hiring! Check the current opportunities to join the BC Public Service.

Current opportunities

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