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 Law Society of British Columbia, The was selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):
- Law Society of British Columbia's health benefits plan includes a health care spending account (to 1.5 per cent of an employee's salary), coverage for mental health services (to a maximum of $1,000 per year) and a $100 annual fitness allowance for expenses such as gym memberships, exercise classes or equipment
- Law Society of British Columbia supports hybrid work arrangements and provides new employees with a one-time reimbursement of up to $400 for home office items -- additionally, the organization offers flexible work hours and a formal earned days-off program, allowing employees to work extra hours to accumulate additional time off
- Law Society of British Columbia supports new mothers with maternity and parental leave top-up (to 70 per cent of salary for the first 25 weeks, followed by $100 per week for the remaining 25 weeks), as well as parental leave top-up for new fathers and adoptive parents (to 70 per cent of salary for up to 10 weeks)

Law Society of British Columbia operations team members connect in the office atrium space

Law Society of British Columbia operations team members connect in the office atrium space

Law Society of British Columbia operations team members connect in the office atrium space
Highlights
Industry | Professional associations |
Established in Canada | 1884 |
Major Canadian locations | Vancouver BC |
Full-time employees in Canada | 235 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 9 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 45.5 years |
Longest serving employee | 40 years |
Benefits note | Law Society of British Columbia, The 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, earned days off program |
Long-term savings | non-matching RSP |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $1,000 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 70% of salary for 25 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 70% of salary for 10 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 70% 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 18 months |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months |
In-house training initiatives | in-house training, online training, paid internships |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities |
The Career Directory
Law Society of British Columbia, The has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

Law Society of British Columbia employees Tracy and Marnie collaborate

Law Society of British Columbia employees Tracy and Marnie collaborate

Law Society of British Columbia employees Tracy and Marnie collaborate
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Professional associations |
Full-time employees in Canada | 101 to 250 |
Major Canadian locations | Vancouver BC |
Student opportunities | summer jobs |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Typical new grad positions | Paralegal, Administrative Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant, Licensing Analyst, Coordinators, Records & Library Technician |
Starting salary | $50K to $60K |
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
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
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Bachelor of Laws
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Community College Diploma
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Master of Business Administration
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma