Youth Employment Program

Last updated on March 5, 2025

The Youth Employment Program (YEP) employs students in the public service.

YEP Level 1 students have enrolled in full-time studies at an accredited educational institution within the past 6 months at Grade 12 or below.

YEP Level 2 students have enrolled in full-time studies at an accredited educational institution within the past 6 months at a post-secondary level.

Work assignments are of a special project nature where the duties are temporary, time limited and distinct from the day to day duties of a regular classified position. YEP hires cannot exceed a 4-month term.

Youth Employment Program Level 1

Applicable job codes

  BCGEU SCHED A
Job code 793001 363001
Salary plan GEU OEX
Bargaining unit code 3 0

Salary

Grid level G1

Rates effective April 1, 2024

Step Annual Monthly Bi-weekly Hourly
1 37,990.20 3,165.85 1,456.16 20.8023

Youth Employment Program Level 2

Applicable job codes

  BCGEU SCHED A
Job code 793002 363002
Salary plan GEU OEX
Bargaining unit code 3 0

Salary

Grid level 1

Rates effective April 1, 2024

Step Annual Monthly Bi-weekly Hourly
1 40,830.28 3,402.52 1,565.02 22.3574