Transportation Entry Level Program (TELP)
Last updated on December 12, 2024For external applicants, please visit the B.C. government job postings page and search for ‘Transportation Entry-Level Program’ to find the current posting.’
For internal applicants, please visit current B.C. government job postings to view current job opportunities with the BC Public Service.
On this page
- Transportation Entry Level Program (video)
- TELP positions
- Work locations
- Compensation and benefits
- Working with us
- Who we are
- Frequently asked questions
Are you a recent graduate and looking to start a career in an engaging position? Are you looking for career growth opportunities? The Transportation Entry Level Program, or TELP, provides a broad range of work experiences while allowing you to maintain a great work life balance. You will live, work and play in some of the most beautiful landscapes in "Super, Natural British Columbia."
The TELP program
The Transportation Entry Level Program, previously known as the Technician Entry Level Program, recruits recent graduates (within the last 5 years) with relevant education and provides training, mentorship and practical work experience. TELP participants are initially employed at the salary grid 15 level, supported by a job-specific training guide.
TELP is designed to provide career opportunities to recent graduates (within the last 5 years) and provide them with work experience and training, while continually increasing their responsibilities. Participants graduate into the salary grid 18 level upon completion of the necessary training and demonstration they are fully performing at the grid 18 level.
Plan to be exposed to a variety of problems, solutions and techniques that provide a solid career foundation for your future in a ministry that has a strong emphasis on training and growth.
TELP positions
- Assistant electrical systems tech
- Operations tech
- Bridge construction supervisor
- Dev tech
- Development services technician
- Field services aid
- GIS analyst
- IR project analyst
- Operations tech
- Operations technician
- Planning analyst
- PM technician
- Program analyst
- Project techs
- Property analyst
- Operations tech
- Traffic engineering tech
- Transportation Resilience analyst
Visit our Program positions webpage for an overview of each of the positions.
Work locations
These positions are based out of the locations listed below.
- Chilliwack
- Coquitlam
- Courtenay
- Cranbrook
- Dawson Creek
- Fort St John
- Kamloops
- Kelowna
- Nanaimo
- Nelson
- Prince George
- Smithers
- Terrace
- Vernon
- Victoria
- Williams Lake and more.
Positions may be able to work up to three (3) days at home per week subject to management approval and an approved telework agreement.
Compensation and benefits
We offer competitive compensation including a wide range of benefits:
- Your starting salary will be in the grid 15 level
- 15 days vacation to start
- Pension
- Employee and family assistance services from counselling to financial and legal support
- Extended health, dental and vision care
- Coverage for other types of medical services like chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, physiotherapy, psychology and counselling, and podiatry
- Coverage for out-of-province or out-of-country medical emergencies
- Basic life insurance
- Forgiveness of B.C. student loans
- Pacific Leaders Scholarship program
- Paid leave, including vacation leave, sick leave or a leave to care for personal matters
- Support for parents, including paid parental leave and a scholarship program for children
- Flexible work arrangements
- Access to multiple training and development opportunities
- Relocation expenses and more
- Isolation allowance for select remote locations
Once you complete your position’s training plan, which typically takes up to 2 years, you'll graduate into a permanent grid 18 position.
Working with us
As part of TELP, you will enjoy an excellent work environment with one of BC’s 2025 Top Employers.
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service, please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
Who we are
Hear from the recruiters and other professionals who began their career through TELP:
- Successful TELP & EIT applicants (video)
- Ministry of TranBC YouTube TELP/EIT recruitment playlist (video)
Visit the ministry blog for additional information, updates, success stories and frequently asked questions about our ministry recruitment programs (TELP and EIT/GIT).