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COMPONENT 20 - ENVIRONMENT, TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONS

Component 20 includes members who work for the B.C. Government engaged in engineering support and inspectional duties at the technical level, as well as those charged with protecting and regulating natural resources or ensuring the quality of the environment.

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February 06, 2026

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (L3) LEARNING & OHS - BC General Employees' Union (B...

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (L3)LEARNING & OHSJOB ID: P0440  INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGFebruary 6, 2026   Job Title: Administrative Assistant – Learning & OHS Department Grade: L3 – MoveUp Agreement Wage Rate: $36.79 - $39.67 per hour  An Administrative Assistant is required to perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representatives as required in the Learning and Occ...

February 03, 2026

Public Service members - What you need to know about ongoing “efficiency revi...

What you need to know about ongoing "efficiency reviews" and workforce changes Over the past year, the employer has been carrying out what it calls "expenditure management and efficiency reviews" across the BC Public Service. These reviews have real impacts for workers, including hiring freezes, restructuring, and changes to how work is organized.  Earlier today, Shannon Salter, Head of the BC ...

February 03, 2026

STAFF REPRESENTATIVE - VICTORIA AREA OFFICE (SR2/TEMPORARY 6 MONTHS/2 POSITIO...

TEMPORARY STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (SR2)VICTORIA AREA OFFICEJOB ID: P0401/P0092   INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGJanuary 29, 2026     Reporting to the Director and Associate Director of VAO, the temporary Staff Representative plays a key part in supporting the day-to-day operations of the union, in a fast-paced environment, including assisting union officers, stewards, and members with various administra...

February 03, 2026

STAFF REPRESENTATIVE - VICTORIA AREA OFFICE (SR2/REGULAR) - BC General Employ...

STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (SR2)VICTORIA AREA OFFICEJOB ID: P0313  INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGJanuary 29, 2026     Reporting to the Director and Associate Director of VAO, the Staff Representative plays a key part in supporting the day-to-day operations of the union, in a fast-paced environment, including assisting union officers, stewards, and members with various administrative functions, collective ...

January 30, 2026

Black History Month 2026 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Black History Month in B.C.: Events, Film & Ways to Engage February is Black History Month, and this year marks the 30th anniversary of its recognition in Canada. It’s a time to honour the histories, cultures, leadership, and ongoing contributions of Black communities — and to continue the work toward equity and justice beyond a single month.This February, we encourage everyone to attend l...

January 27, 2026

Are you a Special Provincial Constable? - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Are you a Special Provincial Constable?   If you are a Special Provincial Constable (SPC), as designated under the British Columbia Police Act, we'd like to hear from you. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has responsibility for the investigation of incidents involving police or SPCs where serious harm or death has occurred. Right now, there are active discussions with your employer a...

January 26, 2026

Your Reflections on the Public Service Strike - BC General Employees' Union (...

Last year, you and your co-workers were part of one of the most significant strikes in our union's history, with more than 25,000 members on picket lines.  It's been decades since our union launched a strike on this scale, and with that came powerful successes and real challenges. There's a lot to learn both from what worked and from what didn't.  To help gather those lessons, more than 4,000 m...

January 23, 2026

All public service members (except C5) - Update on retroactive pay - BC Gene...

Update on Retroactive Pay   We have heard from an increasing number of members who have not yet received their retroactive pay. We share your frustration and want to provide a clear update.  Your bargaining committee has repeatedly raised this issue with the employer – the Public Service Agency (PSA) – and has sought concrete timelines for when outstanding retroactive payments will be completed...

January 21, 2026

C20 - Are you interested in getting involved in BCGEU committees? - BC Genera...

BCGEU is a democratic union with many entry points for members to participate in their union. Within the structure of the BCGEU, provincial executive committees are made up of members, elected leaders and staff to bring focus and capacity to areas of work. Committees are established under the authority of Article 9.9 of the union's constitution and are advisory bodies designed to study, discuss...

January 19, 2026

Technical Safety BC - Strike Vote Results - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Strike Vote result: 90.8% in favour The strike vote was tabulated on January 19, 2026. Please be advised the result of the vote was 90.8% in favour. With a strong strike mandate, we intend to return to the bargaining table to engage in meaningful discussions with the employer in our upcoming mediation. Your show of support sends a strong message that the employer must do better if they wish to ...

December 23, 2025

Area 01 BCGEU Members - Free Family Swim Day - BC General Employees' Union (B...

To Area 01 BCGEU Members Free Family Swim Day  Join Us for a Fun-Filled Afternoon at Saanich Commonwealth Pool Event DetailsLooking for a way to spend quality time with your family over the holiday season? You're invited to our Family Swim Event at the Saanich Commonwealth Pool!Date and TimeDate:                          Sunday, December 28, 2025Time:                          1:00 pm to 4:00 p...

December 18, 2025

90% Yes: Members stand together for better health care - BC General Employees...

90% Yes: Members stand together for better health care Specialized health professionals send strong message with strike vote    90.1% of BC's health science professionals have voted in favour of taking job action in support of efforts to negotiate a fair contract. This is a strong message that the government cannot ignore: your bargaining committee is not backing down in our fight for a contra...

December 15, 2025

All CVSE Members - Suspected Act of Arson – Charlie Lake Inspection Station -...

Suspected Act of Arson – Charlie Lake Inspection Station    We are deeply troubled to learn of a recent incident that occurred last night at the Charlie Lake Inspection Station-a suspected act of arson targeting the weigh scale. This deliberate attack not only damaged the structure beyond repair but is part of an ongoing pattern of violent arson incidents targeting CVSE weigh stations over the ...

December 15, 2025

2026 BCGEU Scholarship Program - Now Open! - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

  2026 BCGEU Scholarship Program – Now Open!   Applications for the 2026 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted.    Our annual scholarship program of up to $125,000 offers awards of $2,500 for full-time students and $1,500 for part-time students. Scholarships are funded by the dues of our members.   Apply for a BCGEU Scholarship online here   Apply for a BCGEU Indigenous Scholarship h...