Someone was directly appointed into the position I’ve been waiting to be posted so that I can have the opportunity to compete. May I request a staffing review to challenge that appointment?  

No. Section 10 of the Public Service Act permits the Head of the BC Public Service Agency to make a direct appointment in unusual or exceptional circumstances.  

Although a direct appointment must be based on the principle of merit, a competitive process is not required. This type of appointment is exempt from staffing reviews.