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.
DID YOU KNOW?
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.
Living in B.C.
Your one-stop resource for moving to B.C.
There has never been a better time to call British Columbia home. Scroll through this page to find out everything you need to know about moving to and living in British Columbia.
Why B.C.?
Here are just a few reasons why B.C. truly is The Best Place on Earth:
- Host of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver
- Canada’s healthiest, most active and environmentally rich province
- Canada’s lowest personal provincial income tax rates
- Implementing one of North America’s most aggressive climate action strategies
- BC Public Service will be a carbon neutral employer by 2010
- Abundant natural resources
- Diverse recreational activities
- Opportunities for growth
Regions
We have employees in 280 communities across the province. From close-knit smaller towns, to larger urban centres like Vancouver and our capital, Victoria, B.C. has something for everyone. When you search for Employment Opportunities, you’ll notice that positions may be based in one of the province’s six regions:
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Education and Health Care
British Columbia boasts Canada’s highest overall education levels and highest life expectancy.
Moving to B.C.
We know that deciding to move your family can take a lot of research and planning. Below, you’ll find links to some websites that will help to ease your moving process and to provide you with all of the information you may need to enjoy all that B.C. has to offer.
Moving from Outside of Canada
Virtually all cultural, religious and linguistic communities are represented and welcomed in British Columbia. In fact, one in five British Columbians is a visible minority.
Recreation
Set between the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Rocky Mountains in the east, and surrounded by majestic forests and beautiful lakes, British Columbia offers an abundance of choices for recreation, including camping, hiking, fishing, boating, beachcombing, golfing and skiing.
Events
British Columbia is alive with community spirit. From fairs and festivals to sporting events and exhibitions, you’ll never be without something fun and exciting to do.
