Our
Vision
To create an inclusive, world-class training and apprenticeship system that meets the needs of British Columbia’s economy.
Do you want to help build the future workforce of B.C.? A career with SkilledTradesBC is an opportunity to make a difference, with a team of passionate and driven individuals in an exciting and rewarding workplace.
Our team is key to our success, and we are committed to supporting them through professional development, ongoing recognition and constant challenges. Our culture is firmly linked to our values—inclusion, respect, excellence, innovation, and collaboration—which shape the way we work, every day.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion to ensure that everyone can be their best, authentic self at work. We strive to remove barriers that affect underserved communities in our recruitment processes, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
We are committed to ensuring that our careers page is accessible to all individuals, including people with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free online experience, in compliance with relevant accessibility standards and guidelines.
If you need assistance accessing any part of our site or would like to request accommodation, please contact us at humanresources [at] skilledtradesbc.ca (humanresources[at]skilledtradesbc[dot]ca). We will work with you to provide the support you need.
We are proud to share that we have been recognized as one of BC's Top Employers for the ninth consecutive year!
This esteemed recognition acknowledges the organizations in our province that set the standard for creating outstanding workplaces. Factors like workplace environment, benefits, performance management, training opportunities, and community involvement were key to our evaluation.
Who We Are
A Great Place to Work®
We have been certified as a Great Place to Work® for 7 years in a row. Our exceptional culture allows us to drive meaningful impact among key partners, employees and communities.
A BC Top Employer
Our progressive and forward-thinking programs prioritizes the employee experience, providing the best environment and right supports and resources for our team members to thrive.
A Community Leader
We lead cultural change in the skilled trades, removing barriers that contribute to racialization and marginalization of Indigenous peoples and underrepresented groups. We also work to identify, remove and prevent barriers to access for people with disabilities – both within our organization and the greater skilled trades system – to better serve our customers and partners. Read our Accessibility Plan.
A Supportive Team
We provide employees with professional development and growth opportunities to support career goals.
A Rewarding Place to Work
We appreciate the great work and dedication of our employees—our success is their success. Some perks that we offer include a comprehensive benefits package, public service pension plan, lifestyle spending account, a hybrid work schedule, staff events, and more.
Our Values
Our Values
Inclusion
We value, recognize and support the rights of all individuals to be accepted, feel like they belong and have their differences celebrated.
Respect
We value relationships that build trust, safety, and wellbeing amongst the communities we serve and our colleagues. We have deep regard for the feelings, wishes, rights and traditions of all people.
Excellence
We strive for excellence through innovation, teamwork, superior service and continuous improvement to deliver the best experience to our customers, partners and communities.
Innovation
We learn new skills and implement new ideas. We work with partners to advance best practices to lead and grow the skilled trades in B.C.
Collaboration
We are purposeful in actively listening to and working with our partners through open and transparent engagement to achieve our shared goals and vision.
Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process usually takes about 4 to 8 weeks. Here is what you can expect:
Look for jobs that interest you on our Careers page and submit your application through the Dayforce platform.
Tips for your application submission:
Tailor your resume/CV: Focus on your skills and experience that match the job.
Cover letter (optional): Write a brief letter explaining why you're interested in this job and include it with your resume/CV.
Review your application: Double check for any spelling or grammar mistakes and make sure your contact information is correct.
Application deadline: All applications must be received by midnight Pacific Time on the closing date listed in the job posting.
Need assistance? If you have questions or need help with your application, please contact humanresources [at] skilledtradesbc.ca.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion to ensure that everyone can be their best, authentic self at work. We strive to remove barriers that affect underserved communities in our recruitment processes, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to contact candidates who are selected for an initial phone screen conversation. We review all applications carefully. Only applicants who are eligible to work in Canada will be considered.
If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, we will assess your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview with the hiring team. The team usually includes the hiring manager, a Human Resources representative, and often another senior staff member depending on the position.
At the panel interview, we will ask a set of predetermined questions based on the job requirements. The questions may be:
- Behavioural: Asking about past experiences and how you handled situations.
- Technical: Assessing job-specific skills and knowledge.
- Scenario-based: Exploring how you would approach hypothetical workplace situations.
Interviews are normally virtual but can also be requested in-person, and usually last 60 to 75 minutes. The interview is a great opportunity for you to showcase your qualifications and for both you and our team to consider whether the position is a good fit for you.
Tips for preparing for your interview
- Review our website and social media channels to learn more about SkilledTradesBC.
- Read the job posting and be prepared to show us how your qualifications fit the position.
- Prepare questions about the position that you’d like to ask our hiring team.
Tips for your interview day
- Feel free to have notes handy to refer to when answering questions.
- Consider answering behavioural-based questions using the STAR Approach:
- Situation: Tell us about the situation and provide relevant who/ what/ when/ where details.
- Task: Describe your role in the situation.
- Action: Explain what you did to address the situation and achieve results.
- Result: Tell us what the outcome was.
If you successfully complete the interview stage, you may be asked to take part in a skills assessment. This helps us evaluate your technical skills and other key competencies related to the role. Depending on the position, your assessment may include practical tests, written exercises, or presentations.
We will provide you with details about any required assessments in advance so you can prepare. Typically, you will have 48 hours or longer to prepare for the assessment.
You may be asked to provide us with one or all the following:
Reference Checks
Education Credential Checks
Criminal Record Check
SkilledTradesBC is committed to protecting the privacy of people whose personal information is collected on forms provided within this site. SkilledTradesBC does not collect or compile personal information for dissemination or sale to third parties, (i.e. for consumer marketing purposes). Any personal information provided to SkilledTradesBC is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or other applicable legislation.
If you are a successful candidate for a position, we will contact you by phone to extend an offer. During that phone call, we will provide you with the details of your offer and answer any questions you have regarding the work environment, benefits, salary, etc. You’ll receive a written offer letter and onboarding documentation via email following the phone call to get you set up as a new SkilledTradesBC employee.
Current Opportunities
SkilledTradesBC provides a safe environment for employees and recruitment candidates. We currently operate on a hybrid work environment, which encompasses working remotely and in-office.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we can only consider applicants who are eligible to work in Canada.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining SkilledTradesBC.