- Employment Equity Act Modernization Engagement Sessions: Have Your Say!
- The Trust Series : Securing Democracy by Safeguarding the Election Process
- Artificial Intelligence Series: The Impact of AI on Psychological Well-Being
- Social and Emotional skills – Building a Resilient Workforce
- Transforming Program and Service Delivery with Adaptive and Iterative Approaches
- Pride Season – Discover the 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion Learning Path
- Support your employees’ learning needs with the new Policy Analyst Learning Map
- Clicks and Tips: Maximizing Your Productivity
- Did you know that there is a Muslim Federal Employees Network (MFEN)?
- Outreach for student employment opportunities
National Capital Region
Quebec & Nunavut
Ontario
Prairies & Northwest Territories
British Columbia & Yukon
NMC News
National Public Service Week
As we celebrate National Public Service Week, we want to thank you for your dedication and commitment, as well as your ability to collaborate and engage meaningfully, which are key pillars of a successful team.
This week is a special opportunity to recognize our ongoing efforts and hard work, and celebrate together. Take a moment to think about your accomplishments, the obstacles you’ve overcome and the difference you’ve made. Share these moments with your team members because they matter! Remember, your well-being is important – stay mentally fit and look after yourself.
Lead with the same kindness and commitment you expect from others. Your authentic leadership shapes the culture of your team and motivates them to pursue excellence.
Your NMC Secretariat Team!
Events and Celebrations
Employment Equity Act Modernization Engagement Session: Have Your Say!
Do you want to contribute to a more vibrant and diverse workforce in the federal public service? Do you want to share your views on how to modernize and strengthen employment equity in the federal jurisdiction? If yes, then join one of the engagement sessions on the Employment Equity Act Review Task Force’s final report: A Transformative Framework to Achieve and Sustain Employment Equity.
The engagement sessions will be held between June 3 and 20, 2024, and are open to all managers and employees in the Core Public Administration. Register for the session of your choice and access the meeting materials on the GCWiki Page.
Should you require any other accommodations to participate, please indicate this when completing the registration form. Should you encounter any issues, please contact CDI@tbs-sct.gc.ca.
June 3 to 20, 2024|Virtual sessions of your choice| Registrations details here
The Trust Series : Securing Democracy by Safeguarding the Election Process
This globally relevant event will explore the multifaceted threats to election processes around the world, the dynamics at play between different levels of government, and how governments are actively responding to these threats. In this session, you will learn from domestic and international election experts about the evolving challenges facing democratic elections in Canada and abroad, and discover why citizen resilience is one of our strongest lines of defense.
June 12, 2024|Virtual|1:30 to 2:45 pm (ET) | Register here
Artificial Intelligence Series: The Impact of AI on Psychological Well-Being
This forward-looking event will unpack the unintended consequences and ethical implications of AI on mental health and psychological well-being, and examine how to minimize these risks and other potential negative impacts. In this session, you will learn about the ethical principles of AI development, where AI is intersecting with mental health, and how to support societal well-being in a period of rapid technological and cultural evolution.
June 18, 2024|Virtual|1:00 to 2:30 pm (ET)| Register here
Social and Emotional skills – Building a Resilient Workforce
The Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) presents this FREE event on Social and Emotional skills. Sometimes called soft, people, or human skills, they are critical for high functioning teams and they include skills such as active listening, empathy, communication, collaboration, and resilience. These skills are in high demand for managers, despite the ongoing digitization in workplaces.
June 27, 2024|Virtual|12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) | Register here
Transforming Program and Service Delivery with Adaptive and Iterative Approaches
Join us for this event where you will learn how to use adaptive and iterative approaches to manage risks, collect feedback, and make evidence-informed decisions. You will also discover best practices from product management, agile development, and social innovation that you can apply in your own organization.
June 27, 2024|Virtual|1:30 to 3:00 pm (ET) | Register here
Pride Season – Discover the 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion Learning Path
From June to September, celebrate Pride Season with a wide range of activities taking place as 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and allies join together to highlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in all aspects of Canadian society.
Consult the 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion Learning Path; it provides a selection of job aids, courses, videos, and events on 2SLGBTQIA+ awareness, inclusion, allyship, and support services from the Government of Canada.
Spotlight on Resources
Support your employees’ learning needs with the new Policy Analyst Learning Map
Do you manage a policy shop and your employees need inspiration for their 2024-25 learning plans? Look no further than the Policy Analyst Learning Map, an interactive new tool launched by the CSPS that outlines learning products and other resources to help policy analysts in the Government of Canada (and their managers) plan their learning and better understand the skills and knowledge they need for their professional development. Consult the Policy Analyst Learning Map .
Clicks and Tips: Maximizing Your Productivity
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital productivity, mastering essential PC shortcuts and tools is paramount. This article explores practical approaches and powerful shortcuts, shedding light on how to leverage Windows shortcuts, enhance OneNote proficiency, and implement a seamless workflow in the modern workplace. Managers will find tips and strategies that can be applied to their day-to-day work.
To read and share: Clicks and Tips: Maximizing Your Productivity (csps-efpc.gc.ca)
Did you know that there is a Muslim Federal Employees Network (MFEN)?
MFEN was created in June 2021 and plays a key leadership role in supporting the Government of Canada to become a model of inclusion of Muslim public servants. This network provides a platform for social networking, professional development, and cultural exchange, fostering a sense of belonging and support for Muslim employees and allies alike. Should you be interested in learning more about the network or become a member, please visit the Muslim Federal Employees Network GCconnex page. You may also contact MFEN Founder Leila El-Khatib leila.el-khatib@rcmp-grc.gc.ca and/or MFEN Executive Committee Chair Abdel Munem Amin AbdelMunem.Amin@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca .
Check out their practical resources:
- Managers Guide to Supporting Muslim Employees (checklist, infographic, accessible version)
- MFEN Guideline for Multi-Faith & Reflection Rooms
- MFEN Overview Deck (2021-2022)
- MFEN’s Infographic and FY 23-24 Strategic Plan
- MFEN Career Resource Handout
Outreach for student employment opportunities
The Public Service Commission (PSC) recruitment programs provide attractive employment opportunities for talented students and graduates. In collaboration with federal organizations and agencies, as well as Deputy Minister Champions of University Relations (DMCUR), we support public service renewal and promote the public service as an employer of choice.
For a list of all outreach activities in which the PSC will be participating, including in other regions, click here PSC Calendar of Events.
Regional News
Atlantic
Managers Connect Events in the Atlantic Region
Save the date for our Managers Connect events in Newfoundland and Labrador or Prince Edward Island scheduled to take place in Fall 2024.
Add your name to the list of interested participants and we will notify you when the registration details and event program become available.
National Capital Region
Networking breakfast for supervisors and managers
The National Managers’ Community is organizing a networking breakfast for supervisors and managers. This friendly event is a unique opportunity to meet your peers, expand your professional network, and share experiences and ideas in a relaxed setting.
- Date: June 20th, 2024
- Time: time specified on the registration form
- Venue: Montreal, Quebec, Sherbrooke, Laval, Longueuil, Gatineau and Iqaluit.
- Cost : Everyone pays for their own food
Why Attend?
- Expand Your Network: Meet other professionals in your field and exchange advice and best practices.
- Share Experiences: Discuss the challenges and successes you have encountered in your supervisory and management roles.
- Professional Development: Enjoy an informal opportunity to build connections that can assist you in your career.
RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by June 14th by completing this registration form.
For any questions or additional information, please do not hesitate to contact martine.daoust@csps-efpc.gc.ca or julie.wills@csps-efpc.gc.ca .
Managers Connect Events in the NCR
Get ready for another event you won’t want to miss! The next Managers Connect event in the National Capital Region (NCR) will take place in early October 2024, and promises to be a worthwhile experience.
Stay tuned for registration details to be posted on the Events page, or Add your name to the list of interested participants, as the event tends to fill up very quickly!
Virtual Leadership Panel – view session recordings
Recordings of the leadership panels held last month are now available on the NMC YouTube channel.
- French session: https://youtu.be/H-TAmy1PERY
- English session: https://youtu.be/QGp7DZdjbBw
Quebec & Nunavut
Networking breakfast for supervisors and managers
The National Managers’ Community is organizing a networking breakfast for supervisors and managers. This friendly event is a unique opportunity to meet your peers, expand your professional network, and share experiences and ideas in a relaxed setting.
- Date: June 20th, 2024
- Time: time specified on the registration form
- Venue: Montreal, Quebec, Sherbrooke, Laval, Longueuil, Gatineau and Iqaluit.
- Cost : Everyone pays for their own food
Why Attend?
- Expand Your Network: Meet other professionals in your field and exchange advice and best practices.
- Share Experiences: Discuss the challenges and successes you have encountered in your supervisory and management roles.
- Professional Development: Enjoy an informal opportunity to build connections that can assist you in your career.
RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by June 14th by completing this registration form.
For any questions or additional information, please do not hesitate to contact martine.daoust@csps-efpc.gc.ca.
Looking forward to seeing many of you!
Interdepartmental co-development group
- Looking for a practice-based development activity?
- Feeling isolated and want to connect with your peers?
- Do you want to develop your leadership skills?
- Feeling like you’re at an impasse with a situation?
- Are you wondering how to have a difficult conversation?
- Would you like to improve your communication skills (active listening and giving feedback)?
Join an interdepartmental co-development group, in English or French, led by a manager-coach.
What is a codevelopment group?
- A group of people who help each other in their respective development.
- A training approach that allows people to learn from each other in order to improve and consolidate their management practices.
- A structured consultation exercise that focuses on real situations.
- Members take turns acting as clients, presenting a real situation, and as consultants, helping the client to enrich their understanding and capacity for action. Consultants are encouraged to ask questions rather than suggest explanations and solutions.
- Participants are encouraged to complete a personal diary to identify and document what they have learned in each session, and thus achieve long-term change.
- Facilitated by a facilitator (trained to manage the consultation process).
- With a commitment to continuity, attendance, confidentiality and adherence to agreed rules.
Time investment:
In general, members meet once a month for 3 hours and sessions are from October to June.
What it takes to be a participant
- Minimum of one year’s experience in management/supervision.
- Available for managers (EX level).
- Commitment to attend meetings.
- Obtain approval from your immediate supervisor.
What it takes to be a facilitator (coach)
- Have a recognized training in co-development group facilitation.
- Or have already participated in a co-development group.
- Significant management experience at middle or senior level.
For more information, have a look at these videos: Demystifying codevelopment, Virtual Talk – Coaching, codevelopment and mentoring or read Le codéveloppement en résumé, c’est quoi? (in French only).
Virtual Leadership Panel – view session recordings
Recordings of the leadership panels held last month are now available on the NMC YouTube channel.
- French session: https://youtu.be/H-TAmy1PERY
- English session: https://youtu.be/QGp7DZdjbBw
“Do it for a Healthy Home” campaign
As part of its mandate, Health Canada’s Environmental Health Program (EHP) conducts a number of public awareness activities to improve understanding of the risks to human health from chemicals and pollutants found in and around the home. These can be found, for instance, in dust, indoor air, construction and renovation materials, and cleaning products.
Browse their web pages and awareness-raising tools, here:
Ontario
Prairies & Northwest Territories
Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About… Strategic Planning
Hosted by the Prairies & BC NMC Regional Leads, this virtual event is designed to equip managers with setting visionary goals, aligning team efforts, and navigating the complexities of organizational growth. Don’t miss this opportunity. Register now!
June 11, 2024| Virtual | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm MT | Register here
British Columbia & Yukon
Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About… Strategic Planning
Hosted by the Prairies & BC NMC Regional Leads, this virtual event is designed to equip managers with setting visionary goals, aligning team efforts, and navigating the complexities of organizational growth. Don’t miss this opportunity. Register now!
June 11, 2024| Virtual | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm PT | Register here
Managers Connect Events in BC
Register for the Managers Connect events taking place in Vancouver on June 19th and Victoria on June 26th. Consult the relevant event page to learn more and to register.
Vancouver | June 19 |Library Square Conference Centre
Join Amanda Vistman, Senior Informal Conflict Management Practitioner, for an interactive session on “Change Management: Navigating Generational Differences in the Workplace.” As Canada’s public service evolves, understanding and adapting to generational shifts is crucial for fostering diversity, equality, inclusivity, and respect. Learn about the unique characteristics and needs of Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z.
For more details and to register, visit the NMC MC Vancouver event page
Victoria | June 26 | The Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Join Dr. Karen D. Bopp for an engaging session on “Change Management: Autism and Neurodiversity in the Workplace.” Discover how to foster an inclusive workplace culture and learn practical strategies for recruitment and retention. Don’t miss out—register now on the NMC MC Victoria event page! NMC MC Victoria event page
We’re looking forward to seeing you ! Share this invitation with your networks to ensure a wide reach.
The BC and Yukon NMC is welcoming new Co-chairs on its Steering Committee.
The NMC of British Columbia and Yukon is pleased to welcome two new co-chairs : Stefan Moraw from Health Canada and Dan Yamelst from Service Canada.
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
