- Management of Stress in the Workplace with Sonia Lupien
- GC Data Conference 2024: From Insight to Foresight
- GC Workplace Accessibility Passport – open information sessions
- Leading in a Digital World: Strategies for Modern Managers
- Conversation between managers and John Hannaford on Values and Ethics
- Annual IPAC Leadership Summith
- Leadership Series: Celebrate International Women’s Day with Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland
- Official Languages Workshops
- Digital Accessibility Toolkit: Empowering Our Commitment to Inclusivity
- Register your student for the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities program
- Recording available : Leadership Reflections with Jocelyne Bourgon
- Recording available : Emotional Intelligence Toolkit for Public Servants
Atlantic
National Capital Region
Quebec & Nunavut
Ontario
Prairies & Northwest Territories
British Columbia & Yukon
NMC News
Dear NMC Members!
We would like to thank every one who took the time to complete our recent questionnaire on Helping Shape a Conversation for Managers on Values and Ethics with the Clerk. We had an overwhelming 995 responses and those insights and questions will be the foundation of the discussion points for the upcoming Conversation on values and ethics with John Hannaford, Clerk of the Privy Council.
Mark your calendars and register now for the event on March 1, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (ET). This will be a unique opportunity to delve into the issues you helped to highlight.
Events and Celebrations
Management of Stress in the Workplace
As managers, can we help employees manage their stress? Can you recognize a stressed employee? Who is more stressed: The boss or the employee? Did you know that your own stress is passed on to your employees?
The Canadian Innovation Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace is proud to welcome Sonia Lupien to offer a session for Managers and Leaders on the Management of Stress in the Workplace.
In this webinar, Sonia Lupien answers all these questions and helps you recognize how your employees respond to stress. She also shows you how stress affects performance.
February 15, 2024 | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (ET)| Virtual | Register here
GC Workplace Accessibility Passport – open information sessions
On February 15 and February 20, the Office of Public Service Accessibility (OPSA) will be hosting open information sessions on the GC Workplace Accessibility Passport. Attendees will learn how the Passport helps employees and applicants with disabilities get the tools, supports, and measures they need to perform at their best and succeed in the workplace and about the anticipated digital version of the Passport.
These presentations aim to be inclusive. Should you require any accommodation to fully participate, please email the Passport team with your needs in advance. Links to register for the sessions are provided below.
French session on February 15 from 2:00-3:00pm EST | French Registration Link
English session on February 20 from 1:00-2:00pm EST| English Registration Link
GC Data Conference 2024: From Insight to Foresight
Don’t miss your chance to join over 6000 of your colleagues and learn from over 30 speakers, moderators and data leaders who will explore issues and opportunities related to the responsible use of artificial intelligence, human-centred design, equitable data usage and much more.
February 21 and 22, 2024 | 10:30 am to 4:15 pm (ET) | Virtual, and waitlist for limited in-person participation | Register here
Leading in a Digital World: Strategies for Modern Managers
Join us for the “Leading in a Digital World: Strategies for Modern Managers” virtual event, where we will explore the dynamic realm of digital leadership and equip you with valuable insights and tools to navigate this evolving landscape.
We are excited to be welcoming Roy Nader, Digital Culture Leader, seasoned change manager and engaging speaker! Roy will be sharing his expertise and insights from navigating the complex landscape of digital leadership in a rapidly changing world.
February 21, 2024 | French session 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET) and English session 13:30 to 14:30 (ET) | Virtual | Register here
Conversation between managers and John Hannaford on Values and Ethics
Join John Hannaford, Clerk of the Privy Council, for an engaging discussion on the fundamental principles that guide public service management. In this session, participants will explore the critical role of public service managers in upholding values and ethics.
Discover practical strategies for managing ethical dilemmas and conflicts of interest in the federal workplace, and learn how to foster a culture of integrity both individually and within teams. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of ethical leadership and its impact on effective government management. Register now to secure your place!
March 1, 2024 |10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (ET)| You can participate in this event online (Webcast) or in person in Ottawa.
19th Annual IPAC Leadership Summit
IPAC’s National Leadership Conference: Leading with Integrity: Transformative
Leadership in Public Service. Join leaders, public servants, and academics across the country on the opportunity to engage with leading minds that have successfully tackled change, adapted to complexities, and continue to foster empowerment.
March 7, 2024 |11:00 to 5:00 pm (ET) | Virtual | Register here
Leadership Series: Celebrate International Women’s Day with Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland
This personal and inspiring event features Canadian-born Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland, a role model and advocate for women’s rights and gender parity, and author of the critically acclaimed Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland’s Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World. She will share her own leadership journey and that of other Icelandic women leaders as well as highlight Iceland’s progress on gender equality.
March 8, 2024 |2:30 to 3:15 pm (ET) | Virtual | Register here
Spotlight on Resources
Official Languages Workshops
Are you a manager, an aspiring manager, a supervisor or an HR specialist?
The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages is offering a series of free workshops on official languages just for you! The workshops will cover the following subjects:
- The Official Languages Act
- Effective active offer
- How to conduct a bilingual meeting
- Tips and tricks on how to tackle linguistic (in)security
Learn about how we can help you implement the Official Languages Act in your organization. Click here for details and registration.
Digital Accessibility Toolkit: Empowering Our Commitment to Inclusivity
The Digital Accessibility Toolkit is an effort across multiple GC organizations to provide a comprehensive repository of knowledge, tools, and best practices aimed at making our digital content and communication universally accessible.
By making our digital assets accessible, we empower everyone to participate fully, fostering an environment where diversity thrives, and everyone’s voice is heard.
Add the Digital Accessibility Toolkit in you favorites as your go-to destination to activate your digital accessibility powers in the workplace!
For more information, contact digitala11ytoolkit-boitedoutila11enumerique@ssc-spc.gc.ca
Register your student for the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities program
Have you hired students with disabilities this winter?
Make sure your student knows about and registers to take part in the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) an employee experience-based program for students who self-identify as having a disability and are currently employed by the Government of Canada.
As a manager, you can register your student on their behalf, or provide the registration link to your student so they can register directly (links available only on the Government of Canada network).
Don’t delay as the next event is on February 15, 2023. Once the registration is complete, students will be emailed information about the resources available, including details on events and the mentorship program.
If you have any questions about the program, contact the Public Service Commission’s Diversity and Inclusion Centre of Expertise at cfp.psh-prog-pwd.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca or visit the EOSD – Tools for Managers page (link available only on the Government of Canada network).
In case you missed it!
Leadership Reflections with Jocelyne Bourgon
In case you missed it!! This event recording features Jocelyne Bourgon, President of Public Governance International and esteemed former Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, who discusses the importance of talent development and the impact of effective leadership in the context of today’s modern public service.
Emotional Intelligence Toolkit for Public Servants
This event recording features David Cory, a master trainer and international expert on the integration of emotional intelligence and leadership development, who unpacks his emotional intelligence toolkit for leaders at all levels in the public service. Recording available here
Enhance your emotional intelligence
These recently launched job aids help learners understand and manage emotions in the work environment in positive ways.
- Developing an Emotionally Intelligent Public Service: Exploring Your Emotions
- Developing an Emotionally Intelligent Public Service: Managing the Impact of Your Emotions
- Developing an Emotionally Intelligent Public Service: Managing the Impact of Other People’s Emotions
- Developing an Emotionally Intelligent Public Service: Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Regional News
Atlantic
We’re delighted to announce the newest addition to our NMC Secretariat team – Marc Hamilton! As our community continues to thrive, Marc will bring a wealth of experience to lead NMC initiatives in the Atlantic region.
Marc comes to us from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency where he worked as Training Coordinator as well as Issues and Intergovernmental Affairs Officer. Outside of the office, Marc likes to work on a variety of automotive and marine mechanical projects.
Let’s extend a warm welcome and support to Marc as we work together to continue the exciting opportunities NMC has to offer! Feel free to reach out and connect. You can contact Marc via email at marc.hamilton@csps-efpc.gc.ca.
Join the conversation Breaking Barriers: Creating a “Disability Confident” Workplace
The Atlantic Diversity Community of Practice (ADCoP) Organizing Committee invites all executives managers, supervisors, team leads, aspiring managers and human resources professionals to a full-day event with the theme Breaking Barriers: Creating a Disability-Confident Workplace. The virtual portion of the event is open to all federal public servants.
It promises to be an impactful day. You will hear from the Clerk of the Privy Council, John Hannaford, the Deputy Minister Champion for persons with disabilities, Tina Namiesniowski, public servants who will share their lived experience, and much more. The afternoon will consist of a workshop with Tova Sherman from reachAbility.
When: March 19, 2024, from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Public doors open at 8:15 a.m. AST)
Note that the morning portion will be available virtually.
Where: Shediac Multipurpose Centre, 58 Festival Street, Shediac, N.B.
Need Hotel Accommodations: A block of 40 rooms has been saved at the Hotel Shediac (Belliveau Street). Rooms need to be booked before February 29, 2024, by calling 506-532-6100. When booking rooms, please refer to the Breaking Barriers seminar.
Registration: Please register by February 29, 2024. Here is the link to register https://forms.office.com/r/gd5JYTLEKc. Note that the in-person seating is limited to 200.
Local students who self-declare as persons with disabilities are invited to attend and will have the opportunity to meet with managers and executives throughout the day. This will allow for some networking and the possibility for summer student hiring.
Looking for kiosk career fair participation
During the event, departments and organizations will have the opportunity to have a kiosk and be part of a mini career fair for students. Please advise Jill Esson, at Jill.Esson@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca, if your department would like to be part of the mini career fair, there is still room for six kiosks.
For any questions, please contact the ADCoP co-chairs, Darren Ruck, Darren.Ruck@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca, or Jill Esson, Jill.Esson@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.
Hope to see you there!
The ADCoP Organizing Committee
Seeking interest to be a part of this year’s 10th annual Atlantic Official Languages Week planning committee
The 10th annual Atlantic Official Languages Week will be held in May 2024. Atlantic OL Week has been a long-standing opportunity for all Federal institutions in Atlantic Canada to showcase their work on OL, to enhance OL understanding, motivation, and to simply celebrate our shared OL richness. In relation to this week, we are seeking new or continued interest to be a part of this year’s planning committee.
Taking part in organizing this year’s OL week requires the following:
- Passion and desire to celebrate Official Languages in our region.
- Contribute innovative ideas and assist in planning and delivering different activities.
- Potentially lead a sub-committee.
- Participate in the weekly team meeting. (In the event that participation is not possible, we would ask that participants find a substitute from their team.)
- Approval from your manager/supervisor.
If you are interested in joining our committee and/or wish to sit as a co-chair, please contact our coordinator, Julia Buckley julia.buckley@servicecanada.gc.ca by Friday February 16th. Also, please indicate which Atlantic province you are located in.
National Capital Region
Managers Connect Event in NCR – FULL
We’re sorry for those who were unable to register for the February 14, 2024 NCR Manager-to-Manager Exchange event. We hope to meet the high demand for participation in the coming year with more opportunities like this one!
February 14, 2024 | 8:30 am to 16:00 pm (ET) | In Person| Program
Quebec & Nunavut
Register for the Managers Connect Event in Iqaluit
Registration for the Managers Connect in-person event in Iqaluit from February 26 to 28 is now open.
Embark on a transformative journey where managers unite under the theme ‘Leading together, you are not alone!’
Engage in insightful discussions on trauma-informed practice, join a dynamic leadership panel, explore projects and innovations shaping Nunavut’s future. Uncover the nuances of mental health through PSES Nunavut-specific results and navigate the art of handling difficult conversations.
For more information on the day’s program and registration, visit the event page.
February 26 to 28, 2024| In Person| Register here
Ontario
Prairies & Northwest Territories
Top 3 Things Managers should know about Career Conversations/ Taking the Leap
In continuing our efforts to support managers as they prepare for the next PSPM cycle, the Prairies & BC NMC Regional Leads will be hosting a virtual session on February 20 2024.
Facilitated by Patricia Fornarolo, Interim Field Unit Superintendent, Saskatchewan South Field Unit – Parks Canada
Patricia has worked almost 30 years in the federal government, in multiple positions and in different departments. Forever curious, and always needing to be challenged, Patricia has sought out opportunities for change and growth. She had multiple mini-careers in IM/IT at Public Services and Procurement Canada, moved to Health Canada and then Transport Canada to have broad visibility into the workings of the departments, and is now with Parks Canada, doing something she never imagined as part of her career path.
February 20, 2024| Virtual| Register here
Register for the Managers Connect Event in Edmonton
Join us for the Managers Connect in-person event in Edmonton !
Are you ready to transform your leadership approach and make a real difference in your team’s success and well-being? Join us for an inspiring and transformative event: Compassionate Leadership: How to Lead in a Human Way.
Discover the essential skills of empathetic leadership and learn how to lead with a balance of compassion, courage, and confidence. This is not just about being kind; it’s about forging stronger connections, building trust, and facilitating open and honest conversations that empower and uplift everyone involved.
Event Highlights: Interactive Session, Networking Opportunities and EX Mentoring Panel!
March 7, 2024| In Person| Register here
British Columbia & Yukon
Save the date your NMC Lead is coming to Whitehorse
Your NMC Lead for BC and the Yukon Jon Hoogerdyk, is coming to Whitehorse to meet with the Yukon Federal Table and Yukon Managers Committee on Feb 12th and 13th.
If you are a manager or aspiring manager feel free to reach out to him at Jon.Hoogerdyk@csps-efpc.gc.ca he will be happy to meet some new contacts in the area. He is very interested in meeting with the different agencies to better understand the issues you are facing and how the NMC can potentially support you.
Top 3 Things Managers should know about Career Conversations / Taking the Leap
In continuing our efforts to support managers as they prepare for the next PSPM cycle, the Prairies & BC NMC Regional Leads will be hosting a virtual session on February 20 2024.
Facilitated by Patricia Fornarolo, Interim Field Unit Superintendent, Saskatchewan South Field Unit – Parks Canada
Patricia has worked almost 30 years in the federal government, in multiple positions and in different departments. Forever curious, and always needing to be challenged, Patricia has sought out opportunities for change and growth. She had multiple mini-careers in IM/IT at Public Services and Procurement Canada, moved to Health Canada and then Transport Canada to have broad visibility into the workings of the departments, and is now with Parks Canada, doing something she never imagined as part of her career path.
February 20, 2024| Virtual| Register here
Opening the Door to Mental Health
This year’s Opening the Door to Mental Health symposium will take place on February 27 and 28, 2024. “Open Door” is a two-day, virtual symposium focused on mental health and wellness. This is the sixth year for this event, which is sponsored by the British Columbia Federal Council (BCFC) and organized by the BCFC’s Community of Interest on Mental Health. The theme for this year’s symposium is “Nurturing Humanity in the Workplace: Fostering a Culture of Kindness, Respect and Empathy.” The program will cover two half-days and include a range of speakers and panels providing their advice, perspectives and strategies related to mental health, including how we can all focus on humanity and psychological safety in the workplace.
February 27 and 28, 2024 (Bell Let’s Talk Day)!|
- Day One – February 27, 2024, 8:30am to 2:00pm.PST
- Day Two – February 28, 2024, 8:30am to 2:00pm PST
Contact us to learn more about the NMC
and how we can help support managers
Atlantic | BC-Yukon | Quebec-Nunavut
National Capital
Ontario | Prairies-NWT
Email: nmc-cng@csps-efpc.gc.ca
