Use this quick reference to assist with applying for jobs with the BC Public Service. Go to >Government Careers, select either ‘BC Public Service Employees’ or ‘External Applicants’ (non-BC government employees) to begin your job search. Navigation Click the Help Resources icon for Help and Instructions on any page. Icon Definitions Search Jobs Select or If using Job Search, enter your Keywords. Select for additional search fields Click Click to see the job details page Click on the Job Profile attachment to view additional job details and the job requirements Click to start a new search Job Search Hints: Search by complete Job searches do not support wildcard and partial word searches Use ‘At least one of the following’ for a broader search You can only search one Ministry at the time To view Inventory postings, click on the job search category ‘Inventory’ To select more than one location or multiple job categories: Hold down the 'Ctrl' key (for PC) or ‘Command’ key (for MAC) and click the desired options To view jobs in multiple locations, use the search location of ‘CA – BC – Multiple Locations’ Save you search as a Job Search Agent to be notified when jobs are posted Job Search Agents To save a job search, at the bottom of the Job Search Results page click . Give your job search agent a name and click Active. BC Government employees: Click on Job Search Job Search Agents Create New Search Agent to reach the Quick Job Search page and (at the bottom of the page) To manage your job search agents, login and navigate to Job Search Agents The options located in the Action(s) columns include: Run Agent Manually - your search results will include the Ministry/organization name, union, location, posting open and close dates Deactivated - no notifications for your job search agent results are emailed to you Active - notifications of your job search agent results are sent to you Delete will permanently remove the job agent To view the job details and apply, click the Job Title Click to create a new job search agent Hints: You must have an account to save a job search agent You cannot edit a Job Search Agent. Delete the agent and create a new job search agent Internal applicants must be IDIR authenticated to view internal postings. Login before clicking on a Job Search Notification
Add / Edit A Letter Login and Apply for a Job When prompted to add a cover letter, click and locate your cover letter. Double click to select and click Enter a Cover Letter Name Review your cover letter content and edit if needed Click the or button. A success message will display Preview your information and edit, if needed. Click To use or edit an existing cover letter: When prompted to add a cover letter, scroll to your list of cover letters (bottom of screen). Use to action to select the cover letter you wish to use. You can now Edit or Delete your cover letter. Note: To skip adding a cover letter, select Review Your Résumé Submission History Login and navigate to Résumé Submission History or My Resumes Résumé Submission History Select the More Options icon in the Actions column to perform the following tasks: View the version of the Résumé you submitted View the cover letter submitted Remove yourself from the competition Re-submit your original application HINT: You cannot edit your application when you add yourself back for consideration. Offers You will receive an email notification if you have a job offer. Login with the email you used to apply for the job. (If you are an employee, click on ‘BC Public Service Employee’ or ‘Single Sign-on’) Locate the Offer email notification and click the link in the email or Navigate to Offers (and Extended Offers for internal employees) Click on Offer Details to view the offer letter Click Accept Offer or Reject the Offer Contact the hiring manager if you wish to discuss the offer. Need Help? or MyHR links for job seekers My HR links for Hiring Managers May 2018