The Provincial Child Care Council is now accepting applications for vacant positions during its next appointment period. The Council plays a key role in shaping the future of child care in our province, and we are seeking individuals who are passionate about contributing to its vital work. The Council’s mandate is to: We are looking …
Make a Future has launched the Internationally Educated Teachers website to support the recruitment of international teachers wanting to work in British Columbia. Funded by the Ministry of Education and Child Care as part of the K–12 Workforce Plan and developed in collaboration with experts in teacher certification and immigration, this site offers clear guidance …
The Province uses the BC Provincial Nominee Program, administered by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, to meet the most critical labour market and economic needs throughout BC. In April, it was announced that the Province is updating the BC Provincial Nominee Program in response to the federal government’s reduction of nomination allocation …
Discipline outcomes are posted to enhance the transparency of the processes and decisions made with respect to complaints and reports about educators. Recently, an outcome was posted about a teacher, whose certificate was cancelled and is subject to a 15-year ban from reapplying to teach in the K-12 education system. The outcome was anonymized to …
Open Parachute will be hosting four, free, virtual information sessions for educators on the newly released Supporting Students in Times of Change guide. The first session will be on June 3, with three additional sessions in October. Please see the flyer for more details and information on how to register. Co-developed by the ministry and …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has released a report on First Nation teacher recruitment and retention. This initiative was identified through a joint working group with the ministry, the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA), and the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (PSFS). …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has been working with partners since early 2023 to develop and implement the K–12 Workforce Plan. Information on this Plan and progress to date can now be found on our K-12 Workforce development web page. Information for individuals aspiring to work in K-12 education, as well as inspirational …
Discipline outcomes are posted to enhance the transparency of the processes and decisions made with respect to complaints and reports about educators. Recently, an outcome was posted regarding Evgueni Vladimirovitch Melnik, who agreed to a reprimand.
A reminder that the teachers employed by your district must hold a valid B.C. teaching certificate. Please search the online registry or use the tools in the Employers’ Area to verify that they do.
Canadian Mental Health Week from May 5-11, 2025, offers a powerful opportunity to spark change. Living with mental health challenges often forces people to hide behind a “mask” to protect themselves from judgment and discrimination – this year’s theme is “Unmasking Mental Health”, encouraging people across Canada to look beyond the surface and see the …
