- Public Service Pride Week
- Practical Productivity
- Departmental Showcase – Summer 2024 (FYN)
- Panel Discussion: Procuring with Integrity: The Essentials for Public Servants
- Leading Teams in a Hybrid Workplace
- Decompression Program – Health Canada’s EAS
- Seeking Managers for Classification Toolkit Focus Group
- Empower Your Students through Tailored Support Programs
- Building a culture of innovation
National Capital Region
Quebec & Nunavut
Ontario
Prairies & Northwest Territories
- Virtual Series : Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About…
British Columbia & Yukon
- Virtual Series : Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About…
NMC News
NMC Annual Report is now available
Discover important insights, inspiring stories, and the NMC’s vision for the future in the 2023-2024 NMC Annual Report. It offers a detailed summary of our accomplishments, innovations, and growth over the last year.
Click the following link to read the full report and see how we’re creating positive change! 2023 NMC Annual Report to the Clerk of the Privy Council
Events and Celebrations
Public Service Pride Week
As we celebrate Pride Season across Canada, we are excited to announce the launch of the program for Public Service Pride Week (PSPW), happening August 19 to 23. Under the theme “Unity in Diversity,” we reaffirm our commitment to intersectionality and inclusion. We come together to recognize, learn from, celebrate, and honour the diverse experiences and identities of our colleagues.
PSPW will kick off with an inspiring video! Tune in to the PSPN LinkedIn page at 1:00 pm on August 19 to hear public servants share what pride in the workplace means to them. There are 30 events happening during the week across the country, both virtually and in person.
The official program for #PSPW2024 is on the GCconnex page. Check regularly for the latest updates and registration details. General information will also be available on the PSPN’s website, but note that all registration links are not made public and therefore only available on GCconnex.
Practical Productivity
The Canadian Innovation Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace is proud to welcome Hélène Desruisseaux from Telus Health to deliver this session on Practical Productivity.
People commonly understand productivity as a variety of things in a variety of fields. Being productive is not just limited to finishing your work, but organizing your tasks, building relationships within the office, and being able to manage your time effectively. Everyone can learn ways to be more productive. This workshop will give you tips and pointers on how to be more productive at work each day.
August 29, 2024| Virtual| 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm (ET) | Register here
Departmental Showcase – Summer 2024 (FYN)
By showcasing a sampling of departments, the Federal Youth Network and its partners will guide you on your public service journey. Throughout the summer, join us every Tuesday to hear about cool jobs, common role responsibilities, and bust misconceptions from future leaders in their departments.
Expand your horizons – Discover your next department! Departmental Showcase – Summer 2024
Panel Discussion: Procuring with Integrity: The Essentials for Public Servants
Managers across the federal public service are expected to uphold integrity and adhere to core values in all aspects of procurement activities. CSPS is pleased to announce an event for current and prospective managers, as well as business owners, focusing on best practices in procurement.
Join us for a discussion with experts from the Office of the Comptroller General and the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer, alongside a senior departmental manager. This panel will explore the crucial role that managers play in reinforcing ethical standards and values within the procurement process.
This event offers a valuable opportunity to understand how procurement policies intersect and to navigate complex situations with a robust ethical framework. Panelists will provide practical advice and share personal experiences on applying ethical principles in procurement, including managing conflicts of interest and ensuring transparent decision-making.
September 18, 2024| Virtual | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (ET) | Register here
Spotlight on Resources
Leading Teams in a Hybrid Workplace
New! Leading Teams in a Hybrid Workplace
This online self-paced course explores the principles and practices necessary to become a compassionate and effective leader who can foster a sense of community and equity within hybrid teams.
Decompression Program – Health Canada’s EAS
Have you been under major workplace stress? Consider the Decompression Program!
Health Canada’s innovative Decompression Program can support the mental health and well-being of managers, employees and executives who have experienced significant workplace stress.
Program features
- Two-week program taken as Education Leave (Code: 620)
- Virtual sessions
- Led by mental health professionals
- Includes psychoeducational training and time away, plus a one-on-one check-in
- Offered on a cost-recovery basis
Participants report feeling refreshed, gaining new coping skills, and appreciating the opportunity to connect with colleagues facing similar challenges.
How to access the Program:
- Join an interdepartmental session: You and/or members of your team can complete the Registration Form to get started. We recommend separate sessions for those in direct reporting relationships.
- Organize a cohort: We can work with you and your management team to organize sessions just for your organization, branch or directorate.
Feel free to share this information with your colleagues and team members! Questions? Contact the Decompression Delivery team.
Seeking Managers for Classification Toolkit Focus Group
Do you find conversations with your classification advisor challenging?
The Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer (OCHRO) wants to change that. The Organization and Evaluation of Work unit in OCHRO is developing a toolkit for new managers and is looking for user input. Participation includes attending a 45-minute virtual focus group session being organized early in September 2024 and then answering a short questionnaire. If you are interested in sharing your perspectives on the wonderful world of classification, please contact Jennifer Cornfoot at (Jennifer.cornfoot@tbs-sct.gc.ca) by August 23, 2024, with your name, department, language preference as well as the length of time you have been a manager.
Empower Your Students through Tailored Support Programs
Are you ready to help your students take their future career to the next level?
The National Recruitment Directorate of the Public Service Commission of Canada is inviting managers to enroll their students in the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) and/or the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities (EOSD).
Students who identify as Indigenous or as having a disability and are completing a work term with the Government of Canada can participate in our exclusive and tailored programming designed specifically for those who are eager to learn, grow, and succeed!
🔗 Register Your Student Now!
Don’t delay! The next EOSD event will be on August 13th.
For more information on the ISEO including the list of summer events, visit the GCpedia page or email: cfp.cea-icoe.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca and for information on the EOSD, including the list of summer events, visit the GCwiki page or email: cfp.psh-prog-pwd.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca.
Building a culture of innovation
Innovation involves experimenting, engaging with uncertainty and implementing new ideas. The new Innovation Learning Path curates courses, job aids and networks that can empower innovation throughout the public service.
Regional News
Atlantic
Managers Connect Events in the Atlantic Region
Registration is now open for the Managers Connect event in St.John’s on September 10, 2024. Join us for a day where managers will have a chance to learn, network, and exchange effective practices. Here is some event highlights:
- Explore the Sacred Teachings with an Indigenous facilitator and uncover their connection to leadership qualities.
- Learn about the emerging concept of neurodiversity and how to adapt as managers.
- Move from complaints to solutions with an introduction on peer coaching techniques.
Register now and learn more about the program here: NMC Managers Connect 2024 – St.John’s
Registration details and event program for the Charlottetown on October 2 will soon be shared, add your name to the list of interested participants and we will notify you when it becomes available.
National Capital Region
Managers Connect Event 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 Ottawa on October 9, 2024.
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!
Quebec & Nunavut
New NMC Regional Lead for the Quebec and Nunavut region
We are thrilled to introduce the newest member of our NMC Secretariat team – Sophie Laflamme! As our vibrant community continues to grow, Sophie brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to lead NMC initiatives in the Quebec and Nunavut region starting August 1, 2024.
Sophie joins us from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), where she was President of the Disability Employee Network (DER) and a middle management for over 17 years. Apart from her professional achievements, Sophie especially enjoys travelling, volunteering with vulnerable populations in Quebec and abroad, walking in nature and enjoying life’s little pleasures!
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Sophie and offering your support for future collaborations in your region. Feel free to reach out and connect with Sophie via email at Sophie.Laflamme@csps-efpc.gc.ca, on LinkedIn.
Martine Daoust, former NMC Regional Director for Quebec and Nunavut, retired in July. We thank Martine for her hard work and dedication to the CNG and wish her the best in this new chapter.
Interdepartmental co-development group
Are you looking for a practice-based development activity? Our Co-Development Group offers an opportunity for you to connect with your peers, break isolation, and develop your leadership skills.
A Co-Development Group is a unique training approach where members help each other grow by sharing real-life situations. Participants take turns acting as clients, presenting their challenges, and as consultants, offering insights and asking probing questions to deepen understanding and enhance capacity for action. This method fosters a collaborative learning environment where everyone benefits.
Learn more by viewing this short video:
For more information visit : Interdepartmental co-development group
The Reality of First Nations in Quebec
There are 11 Indigenous Nations in Quebec, each with their own identity, history, language and culture. They continue to preserve and revitalize their ancestral cultures, while dealing with a variety of contemporary issues.
This event will focus on the reality of First Nations in Quebec and will feature a panel discussion on ways to preserve and revitalize ancestral cultures. Topics will include reappropriation of language and identity, strategies to promote closer collaboration between public institutions and First Nations, and cultural safety, which aims to create the conditions necessary for First Nations people to feel safe when receiving services.
August 15, 2024| Virtual| 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (ET) | Register here
Ontario
Prairies & Northwest Territories
Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About – the Joint Learning Program
Hosted by the Prairies & BC NMC Regional Leads, the session will focus on the Joint Learning Program (JLP). The JLP a collaborative initiative between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, established to enhance labour relations and mutual understanding of union and employer roles through joint learning activities on various workplace topics.
August 13, 2024| Virtual | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm MT | Register here
British Columbia & Yukon
Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About – the Joint Learning Program
Hosted by the Prairies & BC NMC Regional Leads, the session will focus on the Joint Learning Program (JLP). The JLP is a collaborative initiative between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, established to enhance labour relations and mutual understanding of union and employer roles through joint learning activities on various workplace topics.
August 13, 2024| Virtual | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm PT | Register here
Managers Connect Event in Whitehorse
Registration is now open for the Managers Connect event in Whitehorse on September 25 & 26, 2024. Join us for a *two-day event focused on enhancing workplace well-being and understanding reconciliation in public service.
- Day 1: Enhancing Workplace Well-being: A Trauma-Informed Approach
- Day 2: Interactive Training on Reconciliation, Indigenization, and Decolonization & Executive Panel on Values and Ethics in Reconciliation
*Participants are encouraged to participate in both days but can select to be involved in only one day if needed.
Register now and learn more about the program here: NMC Managers Connect 2024 – Whitehorse
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