NMC Managers Connect 2024 - Halifax - National Managers' Community

Join us for a day where managers connect under the theme ‘Inclusive Leadership in a Dynamic Environment’!

Engage in thoughtful discussions on Indigenous teachings and how they relate to values and ethics, learn about leadership realities in the Public Service from an Indigenous perspective

Embrace diversity, respect, inclusion and equality within the workplace.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and learn about tools available for all managers to facilitate hiring in a dynamic environment, including students of various backgrounds.
Familiarize yourself on ways to strengthen accountability and oversight of government operations while enhancing public confidence in their integrity.

Can’t make it during the day? Please consider joining us for a vibrant social mixer at the end of the day to increase your networking opportunities and foster collaboration at “The Hollis Lobby Bar.“

Date and Time

Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:35 PM AST

Please note: This is an in-person event and there are only 80 seats available.

Location and registration

The Hollis Halifax, 1649 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 1V8, Sackville room

Agenda

Program of the day

8:30 to 9:00 am

Registration / Networking / Kiosks

9:00 to 9:20 am

Welcome and Introduction – NMC
Marc Hamilton, Atlantic Regional Lead and Camille Beausoleil, Executive Director

Opening Ceremony and Prayer – Elder Debbie Eisan

9:20 to 10:20 am

The Seven Grandfather Teachings and What They Can Teach Us About Leadership – Elder Debbie Eisan – includes a Question & Answer period

10:20 to 10:45 am

Introduction of Kiosks /Health Break / Networking

10:45 to 11:30 am

Public Service Pride Network
Jonathan Hébert, PSPC/SPAC

11:30 to 12:45 pm

Lunch (not included) / Networking / Kiosks

12:45 to 1:15 pm

A Word from the NMC Deputy Minister Champion
Arun Thangaraj

1:15 to 1:30 pm

Joint Learning Plan – Cassandra Grosse and Marc Diotte

1:30 to 2:15 pm

Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada – Parham Khajeh-Naini, PSIC/ISPC

2:15 to 2:30 pm

Health Break / Networking / Kiosks

2:30 to 3:15 pm

Empowering Diversity- Recruitment of Indigenous Talent and Diversity Initiatives- How the PSC can support you Natasha Agnew, Rena Gagnon PSC – SCT

3:15 to 3:45 pm

Fast Track Staffing
Patricia Marasco

3:45to 4:30 pm

Ombudsperson – Wellbeing – Sarah Curry, HC-SC

4:30 to 4:35 pm

Closing remarks – Marc Hamilton, Camille Beausoleil, NMC

4:35 to 5:00 pm

Informal networking

5:00 to 7:00 pm

“Social Mixer” at The Hollis Lobby Bar

Language

This event will be offered in English. Please note, the event will not include simultaneous translation services. Participants will be able to submit their questions in the language of their choice and a moderator will help with translation.