Behavioural competencies in the BC Public Service
Last updated on May 30, 2024
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- About competencies in the BC Public Service
- How to prepare for an interview
- Review the Interpretive guides for behavioural interviews (IDIR restricted)
What are behavioural competencies?
Behavioural competencies describe the essential skills and attributes expected of BC Public Service employees.
Competencies are used by hiring managers in job interviews to identify, assess and select the most qualified person.
Review job related competencies if you want to:
- Apply for a job in the BC Public Service
- Prepare for job interviews and career changes
- Start a performance development conversation with your supervisor
- Improve your competency levels through training and learning opportunities
Competencies for managers, supervisors and staff
These are the competencies for all BC Public Service employees.
They're organized into 4 main categories:
- Leading people
- Achieving business results
- Personal effectiveness
- Interpersonal relationships
The same categories are used for both competency groups, but they contain different content and must be reviewed carefully.
Visit the assessment and selection page to learn more about hiring.
Leadership competencies for executives and directors
These are the competencies for senior leadership.
They're organized into 4 main categories:
- Leading people
- Achieving business results
- Personal effectiveness
- Interpersonal relationships
The same categories are used for both competency groups, but they contain different content and must be reviewed carefully.
Visit the competencies for strategic leaders page for more information.
Indigenous relations behavioural competencies
The Indigenous relations competencies help the BC Public Service work effectively with the Indigenous peoples of B.C.
4 of the 17 Indigenous relations competencies apply to all BC Public Service employees, no matter where you work:
Use the Indigenous relations competencies to make the changes necessary to better serve Indigenous people.
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