About Us

BC Parks and Public Works Group

The Parks and Public Works sector employs approximately 10,000 workers in a variety of occupations that support a range of important and essential services to virtually every BC resident. Broadly, these services include our four main sectors: Parks, Roads and Sidewalks, Water Distribution and Sewers & Wastewater.

bcPPWG is committed to the creation of one, centralized network which is accessible to the public, and to all Parks and Public Works employees across British Columbia. PPWG is dedicated to helping Parks and Public Works employees build skill sets that are transferable, develop cross training programs, and provide opportunities for succession and career planning within the Parks and Public Works sector. We are working to raise the awareness of PPWG to the public, and are actively recruiting skilled, potential employees to join our lucrative industry.

Our group is currently comprised of employers including municipalities, regional districts, First Nations communities, BC school districts, and stakeholders from industry associations such as the Local Government Management Association of BC, the BC Public Works Association, the BC Municipal Safety Association, the BC Water & Waste Association, CUPE BC, and BC Recreation and Parks Association. We are funded by the Ministry of Regional Economic and Skills Development, with in-kind contributions from the sector.

Together,with our stakeholders and employers, we strive to secure a skilled and growing workforce for the future of the Parks and Public Works sector in British Columbia.