
Following are frequently asked questions and answers about career opportunities at BC Assessment. If you have a question, that’s not answered below, please contact us.
Information on the positions currently available is on-line and updated regularly as positions are posted. We also regularly attend career fairs and have staff available to speak to classrooms or large gatherings about the career opportunities available at BC Assessment.
To apply for a clerical position, please complete an Appraisal Assistant Questionnaire form in .PDF or Word format and submit it to BC Assessment at careers@bcassessment.ca. Please ensure that you reference the competition number on your application submission. For other non-appraisal related competitions, please submit a detailed resume and cover letter to the above e-mail address ensuring to quote the competition number.
Upon receipt of an application, your information is screened against the position’s criteria. If you meet the qualification criteria, you will be contacted to write a pre-screening written exercise. All eligible applicants will be contacted either by email or phone regarding next steps in the competitive process.
We do not accept general applications.
Education and experience requirements vary depending on the position you are applying for. Each posting will identify the required education and experience.
The salary range for each position varies depending on the duties, responsibilities, education and experience requirements. Each posting will identify the salary range for the position.
BC Assessment uses an open competitive process to evaluate candidates for posted competitions. We establish characteristics and behaviours (competencies) high performers demonstrate in performing the duties of a job. We then test for those competencies. This can include written exercises, behavioural interviews and/or comprehensive past work performance reviews provided by current and/or former supervisors.
Information on preparing for a behavioural interview is available on this site.
BC Assessment offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes time off for vacation, special leave, sick leave and more. We also offer health and wellness benefits, insurance, retirement plans, awards and recognition and professional development.