Careers in the BC Public Service Summer Labour Market Conference BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE BC PUBLIC SERVICE AGENCY YOUR ALLY for SUCCESS

Careers in the BC Public Service Largest employer in BC Over 200 different occupations 18 ministries Approximately 25,000 employees province-wide In every geographical region in the province Job diversity across one organization Opportunities to build expertise and explore different career options - corporate

Recruitment Challenges 75% of employees are bargaining unit employees  Hiring provisions in collective agreements Public Service Act, Merit Commissioner Managed staffing initiated in 2012 resulted in hiring restrictions Increasing retirements growing need for specialized skills Approximately 50% of jobs now posted externally

Career Paths in the BC Public Service

Career Paths Financial (e.g. Financial Officers) Information Technology/Information Security (IT/IS) Scientific/Technical (eg. Biologists, Agrologists, etc.) Social (Social Program Officers, Social Workers) Policy/Research Management/Leadership (Project Managers, Human Resources, etc.) Compliance/Enforcement (e.g. Correctional Officers, Sheriffs, etc.) Administrative (Administrative Officers/Clerical)

In Demand Professions and Skills Social Workers IM/IT Science/Technical: Biologists, Agrologists, Engineers, Foresters, Community Coroners Legal: Counsel, Admin, Court Clerks First Nations advisory/negotiations Policy Correctional Officers, Sheriffs Administrative

Reflecting Our Communities Accessibility 2024  Inclusiveness strategy to attract, hire, develop and retain people with disabilities WorkAble Internship Program  Provide work experience to recent post-secondary graduates with disabilities Intake every March

Reflecting Our Communities Aboriginal Youth Internship Program Intake every March  Encourage Aboriginal youth to consider the BC Public Service or Aboriginal organizations for a rewarding career  Support leadership development in Aboriginal youth  Improve relationship between Aboriginal communities/organizations and the provincial government  Closing the social and economic gaps that exist between Aboriginal people and other British Columbians

BC Public Service Jobs & Hiring

The Posting

Posting Tips Education Must be in your resume Experience (Used in “shortlisting” questionnaires) Knowledge Assessed through tests, Skills & Abilities interviews, reference Competencieschecks, etc

Your Resume Clearly demonstrate how you meet the mandatory requirements (education and experience in “Highlights of Qualifications” section of your resume; knowledge, skills/abilities in work history and cover letter) Tailor for each posting Be clear and concise Do not use acronyms Include your contact information Double check for grammar/spelling errors!

Other Tips Drive your own career! Research the position, the Branch and the Ministry Contact the Hiring Manager if you require more information Create a professional profile on LinkedIN Network – Informational Interviews Monitor your online presence

Resource for Applicants www2.gov.bc.ca/myhr

Questions

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE BC PUBLIC SERVICE AGENCY YOUR ALLY for SUCCESS Contact Information Danielle Carter-Sullivan Manager, Hiring Services Susan Wood Director, Hiring