59 leading public sector organisations in British Columbia (2026 list)

#	Company	Industry	Headquarters	Employees	Founded
1	Fraser Health Authority fraserhealth.ca Provider of healthcare services in the Fraser Salish region, operating on the traditional lands of Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Surrey	16,049	2001
2	Vancouver Coastal Health vch.ca A healthcare organization focused on quality patient care, career growth through training, inclusive culture, and supportive team environment Visit social media for more information	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	12,357	2001
3	Provincial Health Services Authority phsa.ca Coordination and delivery of specialized provincial health services including hospitals, emergency, cancer, transplant, and disease control programs across BC.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	11,766	2001
4	Interior Health Authority jobs.interiorhealth.ca Providing high-quality health care services to communities in Southern Interior British Columbia with a focus on timely, caring, and efficient support.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Kelowna	10,114	2001
5	Island Health islandhealth.ca Leading health authority in British Columbia, providing comprehensive healthcare services to Vancouver Island's residents with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and sustainability	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Victoria	9,357	n/a
6	Simon Fraser University sfu.ca A leading university in Canada delivering world-class education, fostering innovation, and connecting research to real-world solutions for global impact	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Burnaby	7,773	1965
7	BC Hydro bchydro.com Generate and deliver electricity to 95% of British Columbia's population, serving over four million people with reliable power.	Utilities	🇨🇦 Vancouver	6,996	n/a
8	University of Victoria uvic.ca Leading university on Canada's West Coast focused on innovation, engagement, and respect for knowledge to address global challenges.	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Victoria	6,493	1963
9	ICBC (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia)icbc.com A provincial Crown Corporation specializing in insurance, driver licensing, and road safety, offering career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, and a collaborative work environment	Insurance	🇨🇦 North Vancouver	5,970	1973
10	City of Vancouver vancouver.ca Local government providing community services, fostering innovation, supporting diverse residents, and building a sustainable, vibrant city for all.	Government Administration	🇨🇦 Vancouver	4,726	1886
11	British Columbia Institute of Technology bcit.ca A leading post-secondary institution in British Columbia offering practical career credentials, degrees, diplomas, and certificates in various fields Engages in applied research to drive the economy	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Burnaby	3,851	1964
12	Northern Health - BC northernhealth.ca Northern Health in northern British Columbia provides high-quality healthcare services across a vast and diverse region, offering rewarding careers in various healthcare sectors	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Prince George	3,647	n/a
13	Vancouver School Board vsb.bc.ca Provides high quality, diverse education programs and services for students from kindergarten to grade 12, as well as full-time Adult Education	Primary and Secondary Education	🇨🇦 Vancouver	3,221	n/a
14	Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey)surreyschools.ca Operates an extensive school district in Surrey and White Rock, BC, serving 77,000 students with diverse programs and a large employee base	Primary and Secondary Education	🇨🇦 Surrey	3,213	1906
15	WorkSafeBC worksafebc.com Dedicated to promoting safe workplaces, preventing injuries, providing compensation, supporting recovery, and sustaining workers' compensation system for current and future generations in BC	Insurance	🇨🇦 Richmond	2,898	1917
16	BC Cancer bccancer.bc.ca A provincial cancer control program offering prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research, and supportive care with a vision of a world free from cancer	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	2,549	1938
17	Kwantlen Polytechnic University kpu.ca Leading Canadian institution offering hands-on, applied skills alongside academics through diverse programs across five campuses in Metro Vancouver	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Surrey	2,244	n/a
18	Thompson Rivers University tru.ca A learner-centered university in British Columbia offering flexible education, research, and training programs with a focus on community and sustainability	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Kamloops	2,149	1970
19	BCI bci.ca Provides global investment management services for public sector and institutional clients, managing diverse asset classes with specialized expertise.	Investment Management	🇨🇦 Victoria	2,099	1999
20	Douglas College douglascollege.ca Educational institution offering a wide range of degree programs with a focus on combining academic foundations with practical skills	Higher Education	🇨🇦 New Westminster	1,877	1970
21	City of Richmond richmond.ca Local government providing services, fostering community engagement, preserving heritage, supporting diverse residents, and promoting economic and cultural development.	Government Administration	🇨🇦 Richmond	1,857	n/a
22	Vancouver Community College (VCC)vcc.ca The company provides advanced skills training to a diverse student body, preparing graduates for success in various industries in Vancouver	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Vancouver	1,819	1965
23	TransLink translink.ca Management and operation of an integrated regional transportation system including bus, rail, SeaBus, cycling paths, and bridges serving 500,000 daily users.	Urban Transit Services	🇨🇦 New Westminster	1,817	1999
24	Langara College langara.ca Langara College in Vancouver offers University, Career, and Continuing Studies education with a wide range of courses and programs for students of all backgrounds	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Vancouver	1,773	1994
25	Vancouver Island University viu.ca A teaching university offering a wide range of academic, vocational, and trades programs to approximately 13,000 students across four campuses	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Nanaimo	1,769	1936
26	University of the Fraser Valley ufv.ca A fully accredited public university offering over 100 programs, including master's and bachelor's degrees, diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, and trades training	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Abbotsford	1,737	1974
27	BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver bcchildrens.ca Specialized pediatric care for seriously ill or injured children in British Columbia, providing training, research, and vital health services across the province	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	1,723	n/a
28	Coast Mountain Bus Company translink.ca Contract operator for bus, HandyDART, and SeaBus transit services in Metro Vancouver, offering safe, reliable, and innovative transportation solutions for the region	Urban Transit Services	🇨🇦 New Westminster	1,657	1999
29	Burnaby School District - SD41 burnabyschools.ca The Burnaby School District in British Columbia provides innovative and high-quality education to diverse students from Kindergarten to Grade 12	Education Administration Programs	🇨🇦 Burnaby	1,524	n/a
30	BC Liquor Distribution Branch bcldb.com Leading distributor and retailer in BC's cannabis and liquor industry, emphasizing service, relationships, and results Offers diverse career opportunities and employee benefits	Government Administration	🇨🇦 Burnaby	1,521	1921
31	Capilano University capilanou.ca Teaching-focused university offering programs and services to help students succeed in studies, careers, lifelong learning, and community engagement by 2030	Higher Education	🇨🇦 North Vancouver	1,497	1968
32	Camosun College camosun.ca Educational institution offering a diverse range of programs including degrees, certificates, and continuing education, serving over 19,000 learners annually	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Victoria	1,475	1971
33	School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)sd43.bc.ca A school district in BC with 45 elementary, 14 middle, and 11 secondary schools, offering education to 32,000 students in diverse communities	Education Administration Programs	🇨🇦 Coquitlam	1,348	n/a
34	University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)unbc.ca A top-ranked university in British Columbia focused on teaching, research, and sustainability, offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs in a welcoming environment	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Prince George	1,343	1990
35	BCLC bclc.com Delivering entertainment through casino, lottery, bingo, and sports betting while supporting essential services in British Columbia, promoting responsible gambling, and giving back to the community	Gambling Facilities and Casinos	🇨🇦 Kamloops	1,321	1985
36	Royal Roads University royalroads.ca Royal Roads University in Canada offers transformative educational programs at a historic site, focusing on professional and personal development	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Victoria	1,195	1995
37	Langley School District #35 sd35.bc.ca Education provider serving diverse communities in Langley, BC with over 40 schools offering various programs and serving 23,000 students	Education Administration Programs	🇨🇦 Langley	1,179	n/a
38	Vancouver General Hospital vch.ca Acute hospital providing specialized and tertiary services, research, and teaching in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a focus on innovative medical care	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	1,150	2001
39	BC Housing bchousing.org A provincial Crown corporation founded in 1967, focused on providing sustainable housing solutions, managing subsidized housing options, licensing builders, and conducting research	Government Administration	🇨🇦 Burnaby	1,128	1967
40	Richmond School District No. 38 sd38.bc.ca Educational institution in Richmond, BC offering diverse programs from Pre-K to adult education, emphasizing collaboration, technology, and high graduation rates	Education Administration Programs	🇨🇦 Richmond	1,080	n/a
41	First Nations Health Authority fnha.ca Leading provincial organization focused on transforming and improving health services for First Nations and Aboriginal people in BC	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 West Vancouver	1,048	2005
42	Okanagan College okanagancollege.ca Post-secondary institution offering a diverse range of programs across various disciplines to over 17,000 learners in Okanagan, Shuswap, and Similkameen valleys	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Kelowna	1,022	n/a
43	Abbotsford School District abbyschools.ca A school district in the Fraser Valley with 46 schools serving over 20,000 students, employing 2,500+ staff dedicated to student success	Primary and Secondary Education	🇨🇦 Abbotsford	977	1942
44	School District 23: Central Okanagan sd23.bc.ca A public school district located in Central Okanagan, BC, providing education services to students in the region	Education Administration Programs	🇨🇦 Kelowna	967	n/a
45	Delta School District 37, British Columbia deltasd.bc.ca Education institution serving 15,000 students in British Columbia, with secondary and elementary schools, post-secondary education center, and district administration building	Education Administration Programs	🇨🇦 Delta	947	1906
46	BC Emergency Health Services bcehs.ca This company provides pre-hospital emergency services, inter-facility patient transfers, and oversees ambulance and patient transfer services in British Columbia	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	821	1970
47	North Vancouver School District #44 sd44.ca The organization provides high-quality instruction and diverse programs to over 15,700 students, fostering success and community collaboration in North Vancouver	Education Administration Programs	🇨🇦 North Vancouver	802	n/a
48	Greater Victoria School District sd61.bc.ca An education community in Greater Victoria region with 47 schools, 20,000+ students, and 3,400 staff committed to student success	Education Administration Programs	🇨🇦 Victoria	791	n/a
49	BC Transit bctransit.com Provincial transit authority in British Columbia responsible for transporting millions of passengers, operating numerous transit systems, and offering rewarding career opportunities	Urban Transit Services	🇨🇦 Victoria	778	1897
50	College of New Caledonia cnc.bc.ca The College of New Caledonia offers affordable, hands-on education with small class sizes, helping students acquire skills for successful careers in under a year	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Prince George	716	1969
51	Justice Institute of British Columbia jibc.ca A leading public safety educator in Canada, offering applied education, training, and research to develop dynamic justice and public safety professionals for safer communities	Education Administration Programs	🇨🇦 New Westminster	713	1978
52	District of Saanich saanich.ca Urban and rural municipality focused on sustainability and community well-being on Vancouver Island, with a population of approximately 109,000 residents	Government Administration	🇨🇦 Victoria	677	1906
53	Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District No.42 sd42.ca Educational institution serving 16,000 students in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, offering K-12 education, certificate programs, and life-long learning opportunities	Primary and Secondary Education	🇨🇦 Maple Ridge	670	n/a
54	School District #73 (Kamloops/Thompson)sd73.bc.ca The company focuses on collaborating with education partners to provide a quality, engaging, and safe learning experience with a variety of program choices	Primary and Secondary Education	🇨🇦 Kamloops	652	n/a
55	BC Assessment info.bcassessment.ca Trusted provider of property assessments and information in BC, supporting communities by funding essential services through diverse career opportunities	Real Estate	🇨🇦 Saanich	604	1974
56	Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools - School District 68 sd68.bc.ca They provide inclusive and engaging educational opportunities for students, promoting continuous improvement through collaboration with families and communities	Education Administration Programs	🇨🇦 Nanaimo	571	n/a
57	British Columbia Rapid Transit Company translink.ca A key player in Metro Vancouver's transportation, maintaining and operating SkyTrain lines with a diverse workforce and comprehensive benefits	Urban Transit Services	🇨🇦 Burnaby	565	1985
58	Community Living BC communitylivingbc.ca A Crown corporation in BC providing supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families, promoting independence and community inclusion	Government Administration	🇨🇦 Vancouver	558	2005
59	City of Vernon, BC vernon.ca City with rich heritage, expanding infrastructure, recreational trails, and diverse community, ideal for families, businesses, and retirees.	Government Administration	🇨🇦 Vernon	213	1892

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