BC Public Service - Where ideas work
DID YOU KNOW?
45% of managers and 35% of bargaining unit employees in the BC Public Service will be retired by 2015.
DID YOU KNOW?
45% of managers and 35% of bargaining unit employees in the BC Public Service will be retired by 2015.
DID YOU KNOW?
The BC Public Service is the largest corporate workforce in the province.
DID YOU KNOW?
Public servants live and work in over 280 different communities in every region of the province.
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Individuals and organizations within the BC Public Service successfully compete every year to win awards for innovation and leadership.
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2005, Statistics Canada noted that satisfaction with provincial government services in BC increased 12 points compared to a five point increase across Canada.
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54% of BC Public Service managers are men and 46% are women.
Co-op Opportunities
Please note that the co-op opportunities listed below are open only to those students currently registered in a recognized co-op program. Co-op opportunities integrate on-the-job work experience with training or formal education in a three-way partnership between students, employers and educational institutions.
We can't think of a better place to begin your working career
This is an exciting time for you - a time to gain experience and to discover how you and your skills may fit into the professional world. A co-op placement with the BC Public Service could pave the way to a rewarding and long-term future. As a post-secondary student, a co-op is a great way to explore life in the public service, to expand your skills and to build your resume. Many students find the co-op experience to be so positive – and we are so impressed by them – that they end up returning to build their careers with us.
Finding your fit
In addition to helping to finance your education, this is a great chance to absorb knowledge from those who are experienced in their field and the optimal time to build connections. Most ministries offer a variety of exciting co-op positions.
Starting now, we'll list all of our co-op opportunities right here on this page. There are two ways to apply - directly to specific postings and also by submitting your application to Coop.Recruitment@gov.bc.ca if you'd like to be considered for future co-op opportunities.
*Please note - to be eligible to apply, you must be currently registered in a recognized co-op program with your educational institution.
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Librarian Co-op |
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Health Services |
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Victoria |
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January to April, 2010 |
| Closing Date: |
November 20, 2009 |
This is a great stepping-stone for students enrolled in a library science program, who want to gain experience in a special library setting. You will develop a series of web-based tutorials, update various web based current-awareness tools, and time permitting, lead a collection inventory project. In addition to this, you will be exposed to all aspects of library functioning by: responding to reference questions in the health and social sciences, occasionally staffing the circulation desk, and processing interlibrary loans.
Please forward your résumé and cover letter to Coop.Recruitment@gov.bc.ca
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For information, or to apply, contact: Coop.Recruitment@gov.bc.ca
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Requirement Analyst |
| Ministry: |
Transportation and Infrastructure |
| Location: |
Victoria |
| Start/Term: |
January to April, 2010 with possible extension |
| Closing Date: |
November 20, 2009 |
| Ministry of Transportation has a unique opportunity for a highly-motivated civil engineering student to work for the Ministry Bridge Engineering section. This position will allow the successful candidate to interact and network with professional civil engineers from the bridge section, and provides an opportunity to integrate bridge business requirements with technical development of Bridge Management Information System. For more info, see attached job description.
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For information, or to apply, contact: Ivana.Mazuch@gov.bc.ca
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Climate Action Research Co-op |
| Ministry: |
Agriculture and Lands |
| Location: |
Victoria |
| Start/Term: |
January to April, 2010 with possible extension |
| Closing Date: |
November 24, 2009 |
| The Ministry of Agriculture and Lands is looking for a Climate Action Research Co-op to lead and coordinate employee Green Teams; conduct research on greenhouse gas emission mitigation and/or climate change adaptation related to agriculture and/or uses of Crown lands; and update our internal website and online content. If you are interested in contributing to the Ministry's efforts to promote sustainable land use and the production of agriculture and aquaculture products in an environmentally sound manner for the benefit of all British Columbians, this co-op term is for you. For qualifications, please see attached job description.
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For information, or to apply, contact: Bruce.Mackenzie@gov.bc.ca
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