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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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 British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch was selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):

  • BC Liquor Distribution Branch encourages ongoing professional development with generous tuition subsidies for courses related to their current position, to $2,500 annually
  • 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, and two days of paid leave for Indigenous employees to take part in traditional activities and events
  • 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 employees connect at a Diwali celebration  

    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 locations Burnaby BC, Richmond BC, Delta BC, Kamloops BC
    Full-time employees in Canada 3,071
    Part-time employees in Canada 2,543
    Average age of employees in Canada 45 years
    Longest serving employee 49 years
    Benefits note BCLDB 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), shortened work week (fewer hours with less 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 $750 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, mentoring, leadership development programs
    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

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

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