Government of British Columbia

Transportation Entry Level Program (TELP)


PayCompetitive
LocationVictoria/British Columbia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 10707215

      Are you a recent post-secondary school graduate or qualified professional ready for an exciting step in your career? If so, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has just the opportunity for you!

      Here’s a little teaser about our Transportation Entry Level Program - Kick-Start Your Career

      The Transportation Entry Level Program (TELP) provides mentorship, coaching, comprehensive training, geared to help TELP’s career growth and future growth within the ministry. Becoming a TELP provides you with a broader range of work experiences, while allowing you to maintain a great work life balance. You will live, work and play in some of the most beautiful landscapes in "Supernatural British Columbia." To learn more about these B.C communities click on the Hello BC link here!

      TELP is designed to provide career opportunities to recent graduates or those with up to one year of relevant experience where applicable and provide them with work experience and training, while continually increasing their responsibilities. You can learn more about them here Highways and Regional Services, Integrated Transportation and Infrastructure Services, Strategic and Corporate Priorities REQ 108530 and here Information Management REQ 108569. Please DO NOT apply on this page.

      Each successful TELP applicant will start in an under-implemented position at the Grid 15 salary level and be required to complete separate assignments offering a variety of work, competency development, and training opportunities. You will be assigned to work with experienced mentors who promote and accelerate development. The Supervisor/Mentor will provide pre-assignment objectives and standards, ongoing constructive feedback, and an interim evaluation as well as an evaluation at the completion of the program. Plan to be exposed to a variety of technical problems, solutions and techniques that provide a solid career foundation for the future in a ministry that has a strong emphasis on training and career growth. Upon completion of your training and development, you will graduate into the Grid 18 salary level.

      As part of TELP, you will enjoy an excellent work environment with one of BC’s 2023 Top Employers and Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024). We offer a wide range of benefits that include extended health and dental coverage, paid time off, flexible work options including remote work, a defined benefit pension plan, forgiveness of B.C. student loans and 15 days of vacation to start.

      The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

      The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

      What you need to bring:
      These opportunities apply to recent graduates (within the last 7 years, those about to graduate in the Spring 2024) with a diploma/degree in a RELATED FIELD or those with one year of related experience where applicable as specified in the attached job profiles and job postings below. Please refer to the linked Job Postings and their attached Job Profile to view the full set of job overview and qualifications and visit our comprehensive TELP Career Page for more information about these opportunities. In order to be considered for these TELP opportunities, you MUST apply using the BC Public Service Recruitment System by submitting a SEPARATE APPLICATION TO EACH JOB POSTING as per the links provided below.

      Job Requirements:

      Basic qualifications include the following, however, you MUST refer to the attached Job Profiles to view the FULL SET of job qualifications and willingness statements. In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements.

      • Recent post-secondary program graduation (program completion by spring 2024 or within the last seven years) with a diploma/degree in a RELATED FIELD as specified in the attached Job Profiles.
      • An equivalent combination of education as above (e.g. relevant post-secondary certificate program) with related experience may also be considered.
      • Eligibility to permanently work in Canada.
      • Valid Class 5 driver’s license may be required.
      • Some positions may require relocation

      NOTE:
      For positions requiring a degree or diploma:

      Official Transcripts
      A copy of your related official transcript(s) will be required upon verbal offer of a position.

      NOTE: If your completed related education/program was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services ().

      Failure to submit your official transcript(s) and ICES (if required), upon request may result in being removed from consideration.

      What to expect?

      Please check and follow the application instructions closely as there is a written assignment included as part of the application. If you are interested in both streams you will need to apply to each requisition separately.

      Those applicants selected to move forward in the competitive process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached job profiles. As applicants are selected to move through the competitive process more details about each stage of assessment will be provided.

      Applicants will be contacted if they are moving forward in the process, which will include a phone interview followed by a virtual panel interview anticipated for mid-March 2024. Verbal offers will be made in the weeks following the interviews. Individual applicant status updates may not occur during the selection process, however, you will be notified of the final outcome once the competition has concluded. Your patience is appreciated as we move through the various stages of the selection process.

      If you have questions about these opportunities, please contact TELP.Recruitment@gov.bc.ca.
      ***DO NOT APPLY TO THIS EMAIL.*** For more information about how to create or update your profile please refer to the “How to Apply Section” at the bottom of this job posting.

      HOW TO APPLY:

      There are TWO separate job postings established for the 2024 Transportation Entry Level Program opportunities as follows:

      Highways and Regional Services, Integrated Transportation and Infrastructure Services, Strategic and Corporate Priorities REQ 108530 and

      Information Management REQ 108569

      Please click on the links provided above to view each job posting and follow the specific application instructions contained within each.

      In order to be considered for these TELP opportunities, you MUST apply using the BC Public Service Recruitment System by submitting a SEPARATE APPLICATION TO EACH JOB POSTING as per the links provided above.

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