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.
DID YOU KNOW?
54% of BC Public Service managers are men and 46% are women.
Learning Opportunities in the BC Public Service
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. Through the BC Public Service Agency, you’ll have access to innovative learning opportunities delivered in a variety of ways, including e-learning and mentoring.
You can access specific, individual courses or follow a full program leading to certification. You’ll be able to improve your skills in multiple areas, including personal development, communications, technology, finance, management and leadership.
Our award-winning learning programs can be used for academic credit at a variety of post-secondary institutions. We also have our new Pacific Leaders program, where dedicated employees are supported to even higher levels of innovation and achievement.
Examples of some of our Learning Programs:
Leading the Way: a flexible leadership development program that helps our employees to excel as managers or supervisors and connects employees with multiple ministries and leaders within the public service. Academic credit for participation is available from the University of Victoria, Royal Roads University and Camosun College.
Procurement and Contract Management: an award-winning program for our employees involved in procurement and contract management, from administrators to executives. A series of fully integrated, participant-driven, skills-focused courses and resources are included.
Financial Management Certificate: designed for those employees who are interested or involved in financial management. Through partnership with either the Certified Management Accountants Society or the Certified General Accountants Association, participants follow a program of studies leading to a para-professional accounting designation.
Mentoring: connects employees to experienced and skilled colleagues, for career development, maintaining work relationships, the processes and structure of government or specific skills.
