Locksmith

7 days ago


Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada BC Liquor Stores Full time

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government's goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

Corporate Operations at the BCLDB includes our Corporate Loss Prevention and Real Estate departments. Real Estate manages all activities related to the leasing, construction, renovation, and facilities management of all new and existing LDB facilities, included head office, distribution centres, and all BC Liquor and BC Cannabis retail locations. The Corporate Loss Prevention department ensures the security of all BCLDB assets through physical security management as well as an investigative team.

About this role:

Under the direction of the Manager, Physical Security, the Locksmith provides the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) with technical security support, including the Head Office complex, four distribution centres (Burnaby, Kamloops, Delta & Richmond) as well as BC Liquor Stores and BC Cannabis Stores throughout the province.

The position is responsible for supporting the installation, operation, implementation, fabrication and troubleshooting of all locksmithing services, which provides a safeguard to Branch assets, employees, contractors, customers and business partners.

A criminal record check is required.

Successful candidates must be able to travel overnight within the Province of British Columbia, have a valid BC Driver's License, BC Certificate of Qualification, Locksmithing and a BC Security License.

There may be a requirement to work outside of core hours and on weekends.

The work involves being exposed to dusty conditions 75% of the time, and the lifting of material and equipment, 10-20% of the time. May be required to lift up to 80 pounds. Will be required to work on ladders at various heights to perform installations.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

  • Successful completion of the BC Certificate of Qualification in the trade of Locksmithing.
  • Minimum five (5) years, within the last seven (7) years, experience as a locksmith in an industrial/commercial setting.
  • Preference may be given to those candidates with experience working with safes.
  • Preference may be given to those candidates with experience with computer networks and infrastructure.

*Note: Successful candidates must possess a BC Driver's License and BC Security License.

Application instructions:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

  • A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
  • Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Jennifer Robinson, HR Advisor, at

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact or

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.


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