First Nations Government Exchange Program

The First Nations Government Exchange Program (FNGEP) facilitates temporary exchanges between the BC Public Service and B.C. First Nations governments.

The FNGEP was co-developed in partnership between the BC Public Service and B.C. First Nations governments and endorsed by the Head of the BC Public Service.

This program is open to current BC Public Service employees. Opportunities for BC Public Service employees to go on a work exchange with a B.C. First Nations government may be launched through the Recruitment Management System or through internal expressions of interest as appropriate to the position. The program also includes opportunities for B.C. First Nations government employees to go on a work exchange into the BC Public Service.

The program supports the Province’s commitment to reconciliation and improving recruitment and retention of Indigenous Peoples across the BC Public Service, in alignment with Action 3.2 of the Declaration Act Action Plan. Additionally, it supports commitments within the Racial Diversity in the BC Public Service report, including improving programs and policies to remove barriers for Indigenous and racialized people.

Program goals

The program aims to:

• Promote partnership: BC Public Service employees share their technical skills and knowledge of provincial operations and meaningfully contribute to B.C. First Nations governments where there is shared value
• Promote learning: BC Public Service employees will deepen their understanding of B.C. First Nations, build skills and competency in Indigenous relations to better service Indigenous Peoples and advance reconciliation

Program components

By participating in the FNGEP, you can expect to receive:

• Recruitment coordination
• Secondment contract facilitation
• Program check-ins
• Learning and development supports
• Networking and mentorship

Program requirements

BC Public Service employees interested in applying for positions to go on an exchange with a B.C. First Nations government are eligible if they have:

• Permanent status
• Passed probation in current role
• Approval from current supervisor

How to learn more

BC Public Service employees interested in applying for the program or B.C. First Nations governments seeking to coordinate an exchange can reach the program by email at IndigenousInitiatives@gov.bc.ca.