About the BC Public Service

British Columbia’s largest corporate employer, staffs close to 30,000 employees working across the province in a broad range of occupations. An award-winning employer that encourages learning, diversity, career development and green work practices, the BC Public Service supports staff members’ efforts to help with local community projects and charitable organizations.

All human resources programs and services are managed by the BC Public Service Agency (PSA).

> Visit the BC Public Service Agency website.

Salary ranges

Employees of the BC Public Service can expect competitive salary ranges at every level. For positions within the BC Government Employees' Union (BCGEU), the collective agreement defines the salary range that will be paid for each level of employment. For example, financial officers in the bargaining unit start at level 14 ($41,971–$47,623 annually); the top of the range is level 30 ($67,177–$76,911 annually). In addition, you will receive a range of benefits that average an extra 23 percent of the value of your salary.

> See the complete salary schedule. 

Youth hiring programs

The BC Public Service Agency has co-op, work placement and internship programs for students and for Aboriginal youth who are interested in finding out about the opportunities in the BC Public Service.

> Find out more in the Students section of the Hiring Centre, or visit the Career Advisor blog.