Recruitment and Retentionin the BC Public Service

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• Introduction

• Recruitment for the BC Public Service

• Employee Retention in the BC Public Service

• Q & A

Overview

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• The Public Service Act

• Collective Agreements

• Terms and Conditions of Employment

• HR Policies

• Other Legislation

What guides Recruitment and Retention in the BC Public Service?

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• Largest employer in British Columbia• Interesting and diverse work• Potential for career growth• Attractive total compensation package (salary plus

benefits), including a defined benefit pension plan• Flexible work arrangements• Work/life balance• Inclusive employer valuing diversity• And much more…!

Why the BC Public Service?

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Why the BC Public Service?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMAs2RgADiQ

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• Over 200 different occupations

• 20 ministries

• Job diversity across each organization

• Opportunities to build expertise and explore different career options

Working in the BC Public Service

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Recruitment in the BC Public Service

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• The role of the Recruiter

• Strategic staffing solutions

• Lifecycle of a competition

• Recruitment Marketing

End-to-end Recruitment

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Recruitment Marketing

“It is not enough that we be an attractive employer, but also that we be an organization that enables our employees to fully deliver on the expectations we and the public have of them.”

– Where Ideas Work

https://youtu.be/wVgYDHjo6UY

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Recruitment Marketing: MyHRwww.gov.bc.ca/myhr/employment

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Recruitment: Building a Diverse and Robust Public Service

BC Public Service is committed to diversity, inclusion and respect.

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Highlights: Inclusion Initiatives

• Work-Able Internship Program• Indigenous Youth Internship Program• Words Matter: Inclusive Language

Guidelines• Guide to Supporting Transgender

Employees• Employee Accessibility Advisory Council• Gender Based Analysis Plus Resources

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Highlights: Indigenous-specific Initiatives

“The B.C. government is deeply committed to true and lasting reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in British Columbia. As

employees of the BC Public Service, our important work puts us in a position to positively change the Province of B.C.’s

relationship with Indigenous peoples in unique ways.”

- BC Public Service Agency

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• Targeted marketing strategies

• Outreach programs

• Regional events

• Career Fairs

• Corporate Programs and Initiatives

• Applicant Inventories for Entry-level roles

• Campaigns for Applicant Inventories

Recruitment Marketing & Outreach Services

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• Careers & MyHR Website

• Cost and no-cost advertising

• Social Media, Job Boards and Alumni lists

• Partnerships

• Internship and Co-op Programs

Recruitment Marketing

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BC Public Service on LinkedIn

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Public Service on Twitter: @BCGovtJobs

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Retention in the BC Public Service

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• Building Our Internal Capacity

• Responsive, continuous improvement

• Full Benefits & Compensation Package

• Programs & services

Retention in the BC Public Service

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• Pacific Leaders Program

• Scholarships

• Learning opportunities

• Coaching services

• Flexible work options

• Workplace Environment Survey (WES)

Highlights: Retention Programs & Initiatives

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Questions?

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Follow Us!

@BCGovtJobs

BC Public Service Company Page

www.gov.bc.ca/myhr/employment

For more information please go to: www.gov.bc.ca/myhr/employment