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Clerical

Clerical

Training and Development

From orientation to ongoing professional development, training will ensure you have the tools you need now and for the future to assist you in your career progression.


Professional development programs available to BC Public Servants:

  • The Learning Centre, BC Public Service Agency

The Learning Centre is the consolidated resource for corporate learning in the BC Public Service, ensuring that all employees have access to consistent learning and development opportunities. A variety of programs are offered such as: financial management, human resources, project management, leadership, computer applications, and much more. Courses focus on foundational skills, career building for job-specific or specialized skill training, supervisory training, and executive/leadership development.

  • Welcome to the BC Public Service

This program is offered through The Learning Centre whereby new employees can participate in a corporate orientation program where they learn about the BC Public Service, meet and network with people from various ministries, and listen to guest speakers who discuss how their careers began.

  • Ministry-Specific Training

Given the diversity of work done within the BC Public Service, many ministries offer training courses and programs specifically focused on their own unique needs.

  • Pacific Leaders Program

The BC Public Service recognizes that employees might want to develop their skills through ongoing adult education. To support employees’ learning needs, scholarships, bursaries and BC student loan forgiveness are available.

 

Grow your skills

We recognize the importance of personal and professional growth, and as such, the BC Public Service is committed to the training and development of our employees.

Suggested training for administrative / clerical positions in the BC Public Service includes: correspondence, financial management fundamentals, project administration, privacy and information sharing, and courses relating to computer applications (e.g. Live Meeting, One Note, and Groove).