British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch

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3383 Gilmore Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 4S1
The British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch is the second-largest distributor and retailer of alcohol beverages in Canada.

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British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch
Tammy Dar, Braeden Tulloch, and Joann-Michele France, employees from BC Liquor Distribution Branch's Vernon store support Pink Shirt Day  

Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2023):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 13, 2023)

Here are some of the reasons why British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch was selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2023):

  • BC Liquor Distribution Branch offers a number of time-off programs that allow employees to rest and recharge -- examples include paid personal days (nine days annually), flexible paid sick time with no annual limit, general leave of 30 days or less, and time off to volunteer for a CUSO project
  • BC Liquor Distribution Branch provides maternity and parental leave top-up payments for its new moms (to 85 per cent of salary for 17 weeks, followed by 75 per cent of salary for 35 weeks), as well as parental leave top-up for new dads and adoptive parents (to 75 per cent of salary for 35 weeks) -- pre-placement adoption leave without pay is also available upon request
  • BC Liquor Distribution Branch supports ongoing employee development through in-house training initiatives as well as generous tuition subsidies for courses directly related to their positions, to $2,500 annually
Vishal Dayaram, a BC Liquor Distribution Branch employee, works at the company's distribution centre in Richmond, BC  

Highlights

Industry Liquor and cannabis distribution and retail
Established in Canada 1921
Parent company Government of British Columbia
Parent company head office Victoria BC
Major Canadian hiring locations Burnaby BC, Richmond BC, Delta BC, Kamloops BC
Full-time employees in Canada 2,973
Part-time employees in Canada 2,563
Average age of employees in Canada 44 years
Longest serving employee 50 years
Benefits note BCLDB has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
Hybrid work flexible work program for eligible employees launched April 2022, options include mobile work within a BC Liquor office, working from home, or working from another location outside the office
Flexible work options flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), telecommuting, earned days off program
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 $500 each year
Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 85% of salary for 17 weeks
Parental top-up (mothers) up to 75% of salary for 35 weeks
Parental top-up (fathers) up to 75% of salary for 35 weeks
Adoption top-up up to 75% of salary for 35 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 24 months
Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 3 months
In-house training initiatives in-house training, online training
Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Annual tuition maximum employer pays up to $2,500 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Employee charitable involvement employees are involved in selection of charities

The Career Directory

British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
A BC Liquor Distribution Branch co-op student

Highlights for New Grads

Industry Liquor and cannabis distribution and retail
Full-time employees in Canada 2,501 to 5,000
Parent company Government of British Columbia
Parent company head office Victoria BC
Major Canadian hiring locations Burnaby BC, Richmond BC, Delta BC, Kamloops BC
Student opportunities paid internships, co-op opportunities
Training subsidies for professional accreditation, online training, in-house training, in-house career planning services
Annual tuition maximum employer pays up to $2,500 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Typical new grad positions Sales Associate, Corporate Office Assistant, Cannabis Consultant
Starting salary $35K to $40K
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

  • Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
    • Accounting
    • Finance
    • Human Resources
    • Marketing
    • Public Administration
  • Community College Diploma
    • Accounting
    • Advertising
    • Business
    • Communications / Public Relations
    • Computer Science
    • Facility Management
    • Human Resources
    • Office Administration
    • Purchasing / Logistics
    • Real Estate Sales
    • Secretarial
    • Security / Enforcement
  • Master of Business Administration
    • Accounting
    • Finance
    • Human Resources
    • Information Systems
    • Marketing
    • Public Administration
  • Professional Accreditation
    • Accounting (CA)
    • Accounting (CGA)
    • Accounting (CMA)
    • Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
    • Microsoft Certifications
    • Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)

Recruits at these schools

  • British Columbia Institute of Technology
  • Douglas College
  • Kwantlen Polytechnic University
  • Langara College
  • Simon Fraser University
  • University of British Columbia

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