Classification review

A BC Public Service classification level is determined by analyzing a job's duties in its organizational context and comparing it with benchmark jobs within the classification plan.

On this page

• Overview
• When is a review needed?
• How to request a review
• Resources
• Contact us

Overview

The classification level is linked to the salary schedule for the appropriate union/bargaining unit. 

Bargaining unit and Schedule A positions are assigned a grid level which has a set salary negotiated between the province and the union.

Excluded management positions are assigned to one of six salary bands. Each band has a defined salary range within which the ministry decides what to pay.

View salaries by classification with the Salary Look-up Tool. 

If you want your job classification reviewed, speak with your supervisor. Review requests must be initiated by an excluded manager or bargaining unit supervisor for a position under their authority.

Review job classifications in your collective agreement: 

• BCGEU
• PEA
• BC Nurses Union

When is a review needed?

A classification review is needed for new positions prior to advertising the position or making an offer of employment.

Exceptions

Job Store profiles

Positions using an unaltered job store profile may proceed to hiring.

The hiring manager is responsible for carefully reviewing the 'context' section to ensure the organizational structure and any qualifying conditions are understood and matching, and that a classification review is not necessary.

Please review the Job Store guidelines and if there are significant accountability changes to a profile prior to hiring, request guidance through an AskMyHR (IDIR restricted) service request by using the categories My Team or Organization (or) A Hiring Manager > Job Classification > Classification Review.

Office assistant positions

These entry level classifications don't require classification review prior to staffing. Use the descriptions to determine which level is appropriate. Find pre-written job profiles in the Job Store (IDIR restricted).

Review more information about the office assistant 6 and 9 positions. 

Licensed science officer 1 and 2 positions

The licensed science officer 1 and 2 positions don't require classification review prior to staffing. Use the descriptions to determine which level is appropriate, or find pre-written job profiles in the Job Store (IDIR restricted).

Review more information about the licensed science officer 1 and 2 positions.

How to request a review

Please review Classification/exclusion requests prior to sending in your classification review request.

Submit an AskMyHR (IDIR restricted) service request by using the categories My Team or Organization (or) Hiring Manager > Job Classification > Classification Review.

Attach the following:

• Request for classification services (PDF, 153KB)
• The job profile
• Organization chart
• Any other relevant information, such as a description of changes since the last classification review, background on new programs or initiatives, project charters or other contextual documents

If the review request is for a new position, include:

• The business unit and paylist numbers
• Indicate whether the position is full- or part-time
• Provide a completed Position Screening Designation (DOC, 88KB)

If the request is for an included position that is encumbered, you'll need deputy minister approval before moving forward with the request.