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Guiding Principals
Reconciliation
We are committed to advancing Reconciliation by upholding Indigenous rights, fostering respectful relationships, and embedding the principles of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into our employment policies, practices, collective agreements, and governance frameworks. We recognize FNESC as our partner in this work.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We support boards of education in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion by providing guidance, resources and best practices that help build representative workforces, remove systemic barriers, and embed inclusive approaches in human resources and labour relations practices, ensuring schools reflect and care for the students they serve.
Vision
Public education in British Columbia is inclusive and thriving with a workforce that fosters success for each student.
Mission
BCPSEA provides trusted leadership in labour relations and human resources to boards of education.
Values
Service
We enhance the effectiveness of labour relations and human resources practices by working with boards of education to proactively and promptly respond to their evolving needs.
Expertise
We provide reliable and strategic expertise that enables informed decision-making for boards of education, government and our partners.
Engagement
We continuously and purposefully collaborate with boards of education and partners to ensure their voices are reflected in our work.
Leadership
We act strategically in leading provincial labour relations and human resources. We set high standards for ourselves and uphold integrity and accountability in our work.
Goals
Strategic Collective Bargaining
Develop strategic negotiation plans and take bargaining action to achieve collective agreements that align with government direction, boards of education operational priorities, and workforce needs.
Proactive Labour Relations
Build sector-wide labour relations expertise by equipping boards of education with trusted advice, practical guidance and adaptable training that reflects the evolving nature of public education.
Transparent Executive and Exempt Staff Services
Establish and support boards of education with transparent and equitable executive and exempt staff compensation policies and practices.
Progressive Human Resources Services
Provide proactive human resources support through practical tools, training, advice and centralized services that enable boards of education to attract and retain an engaged and productive workforce.
Robust Relationships and Effective Communication
Build resilient, trust-based relationships and deliver clear, timely and strategic communications that enhance provincial and local decision-making and strengthen sector-wide collaboration.