Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 11, 2025)
Here are some of the reasons why ICBC / Insurance Corporation of British Columbia was selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):
- ICBC makes mental health a priority, providing up to $2,500 annually in coverage for mental health practitioners -- the organization also hosts a wellness employee resource group, with the group acting as in-house advocates for employees, in addition to planning activities like a self-care day and physical fitness campaigns
- ICBC encourages employees to volunteer in the community by matching their volunteer time with financial donations to their favourite charities, providing $600 for every 50 volunteer hours donated
- ICBC provides generous contributions to a defined benefit pension plan as well as a health benefits plan that extends to retirees (with 100 per cent premium coverage and no age limit)

ICBC employees Chris (left) and Greg (right) commemorate the opening of the organization's new driver licensing office in Surrey, BC

ICBC employees Chris (left) and Greg (right) commemorate the opening of the organization's new driver licensing office in Surrey, BC

ICBC employees Chris (left) and Greg (right) commemorate the opening of the organization's new driver licensing office in Surrey, BC
Highlights
Industry | Automobile insurance |
Established in Canada | 1973 |
Major Canadian locations | Burnaby BC, North Vancouver BC, Surrey BC, Victoria BC, Vancouver BC |
Full-time employees in Canada | 5,687 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 244 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 43.76 years |
Longest serving employee | 49 years |
Benefits note | ICBC / Insurance Corporation of British Columbia has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), telecommuting |
Long-term savings | defined-benefit (DB) pension |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $2,500 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 85% of salary for 17 weeks |
Parental top-up (mothers) | up to 85% of salary for 10 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 85% of salary for 10 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 85% of salary for 10 weeks |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Outside survey period | outside consultant surveys are held every 9 months |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 6 months |
In-house training initiatives | in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
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 ICBC / Insurance Corporation of British Columbia was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2025):
- ICBC aims to recruit diverse talent by setting representational hiring targets that align with the provincial representation of women, people of colour, Indigenous peoples, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and people with disabilities -- the organization also recently conducted a review of the recruitment process and created an inclusive hiring training program for hiring managers and recruiters
- Last year, ICBC formalized its reconciliation efforts through the release of its first Reconciliation Action Plan, which outlines 18 commitments that the organization will prioritize in 2025 including the establishment of an Indigenous Advisory Committee, and creating Indigenous awareness and cultural training safety for all employees
- In addition to regular paid time off, ICBC provides Indigenous employees with an extra five paid days of cultural leave for attending ceremonial, cultural and spiritual events

ICBC employee Queena shares her experience working with the organization at its 50th anniversary celebration

ICBC employee Queena shares her experience working with the organization at its 50th anniversary celebration

ICBC employee Queena shares her experience working with the organization at its 50th anniversary celebration
After a lifetime of adapting to others, it never occurred to me that an employer would be willing to adapt to my needs. Throughout my decades-long working life, ICBC has been the first employer to allow me to work in a way that enables me to achieve my objectives. I’ve been able to thrive and grow in ways I once thought were impossible. Today, I encourage others to speak up and express what they need to reach their full potential. No disability — whether visible or invisible — should be a barrier to achieving personal or professional goals. I’m proud to be part of an organization who is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. Mike, senior business analyst – support and analytics
Highlights
Industry | Automobile insurance |
Major Canadian locations | Burnaby BC, North Vancouver BC, Surrey BC, Victoria BC, Vancouver BC |
Full-time employees in Canada | 5,687 |
Performance management and accountability | performance plans for executive leadership team contain representation targets for diversity groups, annual employee opinion survey (employees can self-identify gender, ethnicity, ability, and Indigenous identity), survey includes a diversity, equity and inclusion index |
Employee resource groups | groups for Indigenous people, women, disability and accessibility, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, ethnicity, caregiving, and wellness |
Noteworthy diversity strategies and policies | ICBC’s Accessibility Principles and Pillars (outlines principles for working towards full accessibility, diversity and inclusion), established an Indigenous Relations department and several Indigenous-specific positions, released its first Reconciliation Action Plan in 2024 (outlines 18 commitments that the organization will prioritize in 2025) |
Recruitment initiatives | sets hiring targets to align representation of women, people of colour, Indigenous people, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and people with disabilities with province-wide representation, partners with community partners (CANWiN, Focus, Province Work-Able Program, Work BC and Back in Motion) to support recruitment of people with disabilities, inclusive hiring training program for hiring managers and recruiters, partners with ACCESS |
Training and awareness initiatives | diversity, equity and inclusion key concepts training workshop for people leaders, workshops for better understanding the needs of neurodiverse employees, inclusive language workshop, Indigenous awareness workshops |
Diversity highlights | created a Days of Significance calendar outlining cultural, religious, provincial and national days throughout the year, Indigenous employees receive 5 days of Indigenous cultural leave each year to attend ceremonial, cultural and spiritual events |
The Career Directory
ICBC / Insurance Corporation of British Columbia has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

ICBC employees kicking off their employee giving campaign

ICBC employees kicking off their employee giving campaign

ICBC employees kicking off their employee giving campaign
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Automobile insurance |
Full-time employees in Canada | 5,001 to 10,000 |
Major Canadian locations | Burnaby BC, North Vancouver BC, Surrey BC, Victoria BC, Vancouver BC |
Student opportunities | co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Typical new grad positions | Claim Support Assistant, Confidential Admin, Customer Contact Rep, Actuary, Customer Service Adjustor, Claims Adjustor, Claims Specialist, Estimator, Counsel I, Accounting Assistant, Treasury Operations Representative, IT Helpdesk, Junior Developer, Accountant I, Accounting Analyst, Support and Recovery Specialist, Business Analyst |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Business
- Criminology
- Human Resources
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Human Resources
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Bachelor of Laws
- Corporate
- Labour
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Bachelor of Science
- Actuarial / Statistics
- Computer Science
- Kinesiology
- Physical Therapy
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Master of Science
- Actuarial / Statistics
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Financial Planning (CFP, FMA)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Insurance (RIBO, OTL, CIP)
- Investment Planning (CFA, CIM)
- Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)
Recruits at these schools
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Capilano University
- College of New Caledonia
- Douglas College
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Langara College
- Simon Fraser University
- University of Northern British Columbia
- University of Waterloo