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
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Public Administration
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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
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Master of Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
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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