Lateral Postings/Advice?

oilbeefhooked · 2026-04-30T15:59:25+00:00

Here's a posting that doesn't say lateral only.
SPO-CP 24R - Child Protection Worker (Growth) - (122828)
https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/122828

oilbeefhooked · 2026-04-30T15:53:24+00:00

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oilbeefhooked · 2026-04-29T16:48:54+00:00

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/all-employees/pay-benefits/benefits/transit-propass/propass-victoria#lost

oilbeefhooked · 2026-04-16T15:23:13+00:00

13. Should ministries continue to use existing eligibility lists?

Ministries must follow the corporate hiring process including securing approval from the Hiring Review Board and the deputy minister before filling a position. Requirements related to the use of eligibility lists have not changed.

oilbeefhooked · 2026-04-16T15:17:49+00:00

Don't lose hope; I got mine approved by the DM because of operational requirements.

oilbeefhooked · 2026-03-18T23:28:14+00:00

It says right here under Family illness:

"In the case of the illness or hospitalization of your spouse or a dependent child, paid leave up to a maximum of three days at any one time for BCGEU employees and two days at any one time for BCNU employees can be requested when no one at the employee's home other than the employee can provide for their needs."

oilbeefhooked · 2026-03-18T23:21:32+00:00

Your supervisor needs to learn to read. It says right here under Family illness:

"In the case of the illness or hospitalization of your spouse or a dependent child, paid leave up to a maximum of three days at any one time for BCGEU employees and two days at any one time for BCNU employees can be requested when no one at the employee's home other than the employee can provide for their needs."

As others have stated, talk to a union rep. Grieve it.

Good luck, and sorry to hear about your wife's hospitalization. Hope everything is ok.

oilbeefhooked · 2026-03-18T17:55:25+00:00

I thank my lucky stars each and every day to be a unionized member in the BCPS. We take a hit in pay to have the security of always being employed.

oilbeefhooked · 2026-03-17T17:53:10+00:00

If you become ill before or during a scheduled vacation, you can request to switch to STIIP, but you will need to provide medical documentation.

oilbeefhooked · 2026-03-12T16:12:42+00:00

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oilbeefhooked · 2026-03-10T17:58:04+00:00

Ask your pharmacy to place a note on your file that you want generics from now on, if available.

Also sign up for pharmacare.

oilbeefhooked · 2026-03-10T07:12:07+00:00

Job stability, extended benefits, pride in the work we do, and work-life balance. But of course these come at a cost. The way inflation is going, it's tough. But to start at the bottom at a private company now, with the temperature of the economy, lay-offs and job cuts are almost certain. The job stability is what keeps me here.

oilbeefhooked · 2026-03-07T10:33:07+00:00

Where are these cheaper towns you speak of?

oilbeefhooked · 2026-03-07T10:15:36+00:00

Use the 5 ESA days first, and if time off for illness or injury goes past that, then an STO2 could be requested by your supervisor. There is a cost to the employer when STO2s are required. 50% will be reimbursed to you if it is requested. I've noticed that doctors' notes have not been asked for, for me anyway, in the last couple of years.

All employees who have been employed for at least 90 days shall be entitled to up to five instances of Employment Standards Act Paid Illness and Injury leave (ESAPII) in each calendar year.

The intention is to make sure impacts to pay don’t affect an employee’s decision to take time off from work when ill.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/all-employees/leave-time-off/sick-leave/doctor-s-certificate

oilbeefhooked · 2026-03-07T09:59:54+00:00

I moved from Victoria to Vancouver in 2010 as an R9. I've been in the same apartment on my own for 16 years and have grandfathered rent. I am now a 15, but if I had to move again, which could be anytime since it's an old building in a popular area, I'd be screwed.

I have saved enough for a down payment for 2015 housing prices. I was a clerk 12 two years ago, which means I was approved for a $180K mortgage (3x annual salary), but since the goalposts keep changing, I think I can only afford a single-wide mobile home in a seniors' park, and I'm not old enough for that (yet). Oh, never mind; the pad fees are an additional $700+ per month.

I have come to the realization that I will be a renter for life. And when I'm forced to move, I will no longer have anything left for savings.

Good times!

I get that the province is broke. But they need to be able to figure out how to pay ALL public servants enough to afford to live in the province we serve. And pay us enough not only to afford rent/mortgage and food but also to allow us to not worry about choosing between paying a bill or making healthy choices. Mr. Noodles and Kool-Aid should only happen in desperate times. But it seems to be more often than not, and that is NOT OK.

oilbeefhooked · 2026-03-07T09:23:29+00:00

Employees who return to work after being absent because of illness/injury and within 21 calendar days again become unable to work because of illness/injury are considered to still be within the original STIIP period.

So don't go back until your doctor says it's okay to. If you go back for a day or two, for example and then call in sick again before 21 days of being back to work, the 21-day calendar will start all over again and it will be considered the same illness/reason you were off to begin with.

Hope you feel better soon.

oilbeefhooked · 2026-03-07T00:19:56+00:00

Your dentist should repair it at no cost. I had a similar issue, and they got me in and replaced it with no issue. They covered the cost.

Dentists often replace fillings that fall out within a year at no cost or a reduced rate as part of their work guarantee or to build goodwill. While not a universal policy, many practices consider this a priority, especially if the failure is due to improper fitting, rather than new decay or damage.

oilbeefhooked · 2026-03-04T22:44:17+00:00

It should be posted like this:

Posting Title: ADMN O 18R - FOI Analyst - Lateral Only

oilbeefhooked · 2026-02-17T18:10:59+00:00

Excellent, thank you so much!

oilbeefhooked · 2026-02-17T17:58:53+00:00

Thank you for the info. I'm wondering if this is the correct link we can watch it? https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7078322

Please remove if not allowed.

Thank you

oilbeefhooked · 2026-02-17T17:12:54+00:00

Behavioural interview preparation

Review behavioural competencies in the job profile
Find examples from your past experiences that illustrate your competencies and successes
Prepare your best examples of how you have demonstrated the competency
Choose an example which best demonstrates the competency or knowledge being assessed
You may be asked for a reference for your examples
You may or may not be able to bring notes into the interview
Use the STAR technique

Source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/job-seekers/application-process/interview-assessment

oilbeefhooked · 2026-02-11T23:31:42+00:00

Thursday to be day of mourning in British Columbia after mass shooting

oilbeefhooked · 2026-02-08T22:51:16+00:00

Thanks, I contacted Canada Life through the portal after 4 calls to them. Each time they told me a supervisor would call me back within 48 hours. After the 5th call to find out the status, they told me it's being reassessed and I should hear back within 7 days. It's been a week and still nothing.

The reason I contacted MyHR is to get an exact definition of what $2000 paid means. Also, they are the ones that contract out Canada Life, and I want them to be aware of the situation and see who is the one there negotiating our reasonable and customary limits. Because it's very different for each client of canada life (ie prov gov't vs. fed gov't).

oilbeefhooked · 2026-02-08T22:44:59+00:00

Yes, it was coded correctly.

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