BC public servants no longer required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

As of April 3, 2023, BC Public Service employees will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

The decision to rescind the policy was made based on the high level of vaccination among public-service employees and the current state of the pandemic.

More than 98% of employees met the requirement, which helped keep everyone safe.

Rescinding the vaccination policy means a small number of employees on administrative leave due to non-compliance will be provided the opportunity to return to the workplace.

The Public Service Agency has provided direction to ministries and will work with supervisors to support a smooth transition.

This change also means that contractors and other non-employees do not need to be vaccinated to enter BC Public Service workplaces.