Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service

Last updated on February 2, 2024

We are currently receiving a high volume of service requests. To help us identify urgent requests, please share the six-digit job competition number (also known as a requisition number) and deadline to the subject line of your email or phone message.

  • Example Application Advice Email Subject Line: "Application: REQ 109543 - Feb 18"
  • Example Mock Interview Coaching Session Email Subject Line: "Interview: REQ 109543- Feb 29"

We will assign your request to an advisor as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

This service can help Indigenous applicants interested in BC Public Service job positions, including temporary assignments, auxiliary appointments, permanent part-time and permanent full-time.

Service goals and intentions

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is a new service available to Indigenous applicants (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service.

This service aims to increase representation of Indigenous people in the BC Public Service that better reflects the diverse population we serve by offering a service that provides advice and guidance on the hiring process and informs improvements.

What can the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service help with?

This service can help Indigenous applicants interested in BC Public Service job positions, including temporary assignments, auxiliary appointments, permanent part-time and permanent full-time.

Expressions of interest can receive high level advice and guidance on the hiring system and process, including:

  • Navigating the BC Public Service job opportunities web page, including creating a resume profile
  • Setting up job search agents for BC Public Service job positions
  • Techniques and best practices for tailoring resumes and cover letters to BC Public Service job postings and answering long answer/free form text style questionnaires
  • Coaching on the BC Public Service job interview process, including mock interview conversations for behavioural event interviews

Who can access the service?

Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis or Inuit) can access this service.

This service is available to Indigenous BC Public Service employees and Indigenous people in the general public.

How is the service offered?

Connect with the Indigenous applicant advisor:

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We respect applicant confidentiality. Learn more about the Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FOIPPA).

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