Managing employee records

Last updated on April 3, 2024

The official employee personnel file is held by the BC Public Service Agency (BCPSA), however supervisors and managers may retain certain job-specific records in their employee supervision and development file.

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Documents required for employee personnel file

The BCPSA requires a copy of the following documentation for new and existing employees:

  • Offer/confirmation letter
  • Order in Council for executive and non-executive appointments
  • Personal and emergency contact information
  • Documents that confirm job qualifications and that have been verified for authenticity; for example, degrees and licences
  • The Oath of Employment form signed by the employee and a BC commissioner for taking affidavits
  • A signed Standards of Conduct Acknowledgement form
  • A signed Internet Communications Technology Usage Agreement
  • A signed Conflict of Interest Disclosure form
  • Police and criminal record check consent forms and clearances
  • Signed temporary assignment agreements/letters
  • Canadian work visas or equivalent documentation
  • Letters of resignation and bridging of service requests
  • Rehabilitative employment letters
  • Letters of suspension
  • Letters of reprimand
  • Letters advising employees of pay classification changes
  • Assignments and reassignments
  • In/out of public service transfers and retroactive classification
  • Letters of expectations
  • Letters of conversion from auxiliary to regular status
  • Seniority adjustment letters
  • Probation letter

Submit employee personnel file documents

Submit the official documents required on an employee personnel file through an AskMyHR (IDIR restricted) online service request. Choose My Team/Organization > Employee & Labour Relations > Employee Personnel File.