BC Public Service

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810 Blanshard St
PO Box 9404 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V8W 9V1
BC Public Service provides government programs and services across the province of British Columbia.

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BC Public Service
BC Public Service employees work in a flexible 'ShareSpace' coworking environment  

Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025) and BC's Top Employers (2025):

By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Nov 14, 2024)

Here are some of the reasons why BC Public Service was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025) and BC's Top Employers (2025):

  • BC Public Service offers up to a full year of maternity and parental leave top-up for new mothers and provides parental top-up for fathers and adoptive parents (75 per cent of salary for up to 35 weeks) -- parents are also able to apply to extend their leave into an unpaid leave of absence if desired
  • BC Public Service uses the ThoughtExchange platform to gather employee feedback and engagement for continuous improvement and celebrates exceptional projects, teams and individuals through its annual Premier's Awards for Innovation and Excellence (ceremony is live-streamed and recorded to enable employees to watch anytime)
  • BC Public Service's long-standing Community Services Fund supports charitable organizations through payroll deductions and fundraising events, raising over $55 million since 1965 and providing support to numerous charities and causes across the province
BC Public Service employees visit Newman Farm in Saanich, BC for the organization's Community Services Fund initiative   (Photo credit: C. Deakin)

    Employer Background

    Work Environment Rating: A

    Work Atmosphere & Communications Rating: B

    Financial Benefits & Compensation Rating: A

    Health & Family-Friendly Benefits Rating: B+

    Vacation & Personal Time-Off Rating: B

    Employee Engagement & Performance Rating: A

    Training & Skills Development Rating: B+

    Community Involvement Rating: A+

    Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):

    By Kristina Leung, Chantel Watkins, and Cypress Weston, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 20, 2025)

    Here are some of the reasons why BC Public Service was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):

    • Regular full or part-time BC Public Service employees can apply for the Pacific Leaders BC Loan Forgiveness Program -- for those accepted, one-third of the BC portion of their Canada-BC student loan is forgiven after one year in the program (participants are not required to make payments during this period) and the entire BC portion of their student loan is forgiven after three years
    • BC Public Service supports students interested in exploring careers in public service through its co-op program, which includes access to the online Co-op Connect Hub with helpful resources, Co-op to Career networking roundtables for exposure to different career paths, and a $1,000 tuition reimbursement for each co-op student through the Pacific Leaders Tuition Grants Program (over 1,500 current permanent employees got their start through the co-op program)
    • BC Public Service also maintains an engineer and geoscientist-in-training program, guided by a comprehensive training plan that includes rotations across multiple locations and roles to help new graduates gain a thorough understanding of the ministry -- each participant is paired with a professional mentor to support their pursuit of professional engineer or geoscientist designation
    An Indigenous Youth Internship employee at BC Public Service conducts field research  

      Highlights

      Industry Provincial governments
      Major Canadian locations Kamloops BC, Surrey BC, Victoria BC, Vancouver BC, Prince George BC
      Full-time employees in Canada 37,562
      Student opportunities summer jobs, co-op opportunities, paid internships
      In-house training programs orientation program, in-house training, online training, mentoring
      Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes
      Unique training and development opportunities BC Parks student ranger program from May to August, Indigenous youth internship program, 12-month Work-Able internship program for recent post-secondary graduates who self-identify as having a disability, BC timber sales forest technologist entry-level program (2 years of on-the-job training and at least 2 years of full-time regular employment), technician entry-level program (full-time permanent role in the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure with an assigned supervisor and mentor), engineer-in-training and geoscientist-in-training program with mentorship and rotations across various locations, articling students are hired by the Ministry of the Attorney General a year ahead of the article start date to work with the legal services branch or the BC Prosecution Service (law society fees paid by the ministry), learning workshops for students (topics include communications, equity, diversity and inclusion, and navigating the organization)
      Additional highlights Co-op Connect Hub (online resource for co-ops, supervisors and hiring managers), Co-op to Career networking roundtables (opportunity to meet with current government employees, learn about their experiences and ask questions about their career paths), Co-op Employee Advisory Board (provides feedback and guidance on co-op experience to the Employment Programs and Resource Office), Indigenous Forestry Scholarship Program (provides First Nations and Métis students with tuition and living scholarship, paid summer work-term experience, and support from a local Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program centre), student employee award (employee-nominated award for co-op students), student networking database (invites to monthly virtual networking opportunities)
      Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

      Recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2025):

      By Kristina Leung, Chantel Watkins, and Cypress Weston, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 24, 2025)

      Here are some of the reasons why BC Public Service was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2025):

      • BC Public Service implemented an action plan to achieve the objectives of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples -- commitments include developing training on the history and rights of Indigenous Peoples, addressing Indigenous-specific racism, and fostering meaningful reconciliation, setting targets for the equitable recruitment and retention of Indigenous Peoples, and improving the Indigenous youth internship program
      • BC Public Service offers an Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service to support Indigenous applicants through the hiring process -- the service provides advice and support on navigating the hiring system, preparing resumes and cover letters, completing questionnaires, and preparing for oral interviews
      • BC Public Service created a 12-month paid internship program to support BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in developing their career paths and leadership skills
      BC Public Service employees connect outside the organization's parliament buildings in Victoria, BC   (Photo credit: C. Deakin)

        Highlights

        Industry Provincial governments
        Major Canadian locations Kamloops BC, Surrey BC, Victoria BC, Vancouver BC, Prince George BC
        Full-time employees in Canada 37,562
        Management of diversity and inclusion initiatives assistant deputy ministers' committee on diversity and inclusion, diversity and inclusion branch and ministry leads, Where We All Belong diversity and inclusion strategy
        Performance management and accountability performance feedback for corporate executives includes a focus on equity and inclusion, new performance development platform with specific learning goals around reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism
        Employee resource groups 2SLGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, Indigenous Employees Network, Accessibility Community of Practice, Employee Accessibility Advisory Council
        Noteworthy diversity strategies and policies 8 weeks of paid leave to access gender affirming care, 2 days of paid cultural leave for Indigenous employees, an expanded definition of family for Indigenous employees, 2 days of paid supplementary leave for all employees, action plan to implement UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (commitments include developing training on meaningful reconciliation and setting targets for equitable recruitment and retention of Indigenous peoples), refreshed guide on supporting transgender and gender diverse employees
        Recruitment initiatives Indigenous applicant advisory service to support internal and external applicants who self-identify as Indigenous and apply for a job with BC Public Service, Indigenous youth internship program for individuals between the ages of 19 and 29 (participants intern at a government ministry for 9 months to learn various aspects of public service, followed by a 3-month placement at an Indigenous organization), Work-Able internship program (12-month internship for post-secondary graduates who self-identify as having a disability), Equity internship for BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ community members (12-month program to help individuals develop career paths and leadership skills)
        Retention and development programs Indigenous leadership and mentorship program (3 streams: new to BC Public Service, growing and aspiring leaders, and experienced leaders)
        Training and awareness initiatives equity, diversity and inclusion resource centre (features the public services's strategy, learning opportunities and resources on diversity, inclusion and reconciliation), specific training topics include anti-racism, mental health, and Indigenous relations (to name a few examples)

        Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2025):

        By Richard Yerema and Chantel Watkins, and Sonja Verpoort, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 21, 2025)

        Here are some of the reasons why BC Public Service was selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2025):

        • BC Public Service encourages employees to get involved in the organization's numerous initiatives through both government-wide green teams and teams at locations across the province
        • BC Public Service focuses on alternative modes of commuting by encouraging employees to participate in annual GoByBike Week initiatives across the province (formerly Bike to Work Week) and updating its vehicle fleet procurement policies to include electric and hybrid vehicles wherever possible -- all new light-duty vehicle purchases will be zero-emission vehicles and the implementation of vehicle charging infrastructure will be expanded
        • BC Public Service aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in public sector buildings through the CleanBC Government Buildings Program (launched in 2019) with the goal of reducing emissions by 50 per cent over 2010 levels by 2030, and by 80 per cent by 2050 -- the program implements new technologies to boost climate resiliency in buildings across the province, and includes formal measures for tracking emissions reductions
        BC Public Service ministry of forests employees visit a field in Williams Lake, BC   (Photo credit: C. Deakin)

          Highlights

          Industry Provincial governments
          Major Canadian locations Kamloops BC, Surrey BC, Victoria BC, Vancouver BC, Prince George BC
          Full-time employees in Canada 37,562
          Part-time employees in Canada 2,263
          Employee green team Green Teams (government-wide and separate teams across BC Public Service), CITZ Green Team
          Senior executive who oversees initiatives assistant deputy minister, real property division
          Formal strategy/policy name environmental stewardship policy (est. 2000); CleanBC (est. 2018)
          Publishes sustainability report yes
          Green highlights Carbon Neutral Government website (features online tools and resources for all employees), BC Parks Green Plan (released in 2023 to guide reductions in the department's environmental footprint)
          Building footprint includes PV solar panels, rainwater collection, green roof, solar water heating, geothermal heating/cooling, electric vehicle charging stations
          Extended recycling organics, batteries, enhanced recycling in government buildings (beyond some municipalities' minimums)
          Commuter amenities encouraging employees across the province to participate in GoByBike Week (formerly Bike to Work Week), updated vehicle fleet standards to include an electric and hybrid vehicle purchasing policy where possible, ongoing program to install EV charging stations at all public buildings, walk to public transit, secure/sheltered bicycle parking, transit subsidies
          Community partnerships Earth Week (hosts activities across the service, from video presentations and workshops to community clean-ups, and more)

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