National Managers' Community (NMC) Newsletter - April 2023

The National Managers’ Community will be hosting in-person regional events across the country once again this year! These full-day events will allow managers and aspiring managers to benefit from a variety of opportunities to engage, connect and collaborate through interactive sessions, while networking with colleagues from various departments and agencies in your region.

Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming – Managers Connect days – by visiting our website at: NMC Managers Connect Days 2023.

NMC website renewal project

We are excited to announce that NMC is revamping their website! Our communication team has been working around the clock for the last couple of months to develop an excellent, secure and accessible website.

Save the new link in your favorite and visit to access NMC information, activities and resources.

Some pages are still under construction but save and the next phase will be to develop regional sections and link to GCxchange for more collaboration with managers in regions!

NMC is looking for help in their communication team

The National Managers’ Community (NMC) is looking for a Communications Advisor for a one or two-year secondment at the IS-02 or IS-03 level or equivalent.

Under the supervision of the Senior Communications Advisor this person will support our team to develop and refresh various communication products, assist with national and regional NMC events, edit website content, coordinate NMC newsletters and create social media messages for various platforms.

Interested or know someone who would be ? Please consult this link for more details and how to apply.

Peer Coaching Circles

The Ontario NMC in partnership with Ontario Leadership Network of the Ontario Public Service, through generous support from the Ontario Federal Council, is providing Peer Coaching Circle Facilitator training to 40 Federal and Provincial Managers.

“Like to be part of something remarkable? Feeling isolated and want to connect with your peers? Want to develop your leadership skills? Leading a new project and feeling stuck? Need help exploring a career move? Trying to figure out how to have a challenging conversation? Join an NMC English Coaching Circle facilitated by Peer Leaders! No previous training or experience required for participants!”

In April/May we will begin offering Peer Coaching Circles and if you are interested please complete the form.

Please complete the form here

**We may be able to accommodate individuals from other provinces. Please feel free to sign up and we will create a waitlist.**

Events and Celebrations

Influential Leadership: Leveraging all five influence styles to foster trust and mobilize teams

English session – April 12 1:00pm – 2:15pm ET

Influential leadership is about leading with a positive and unifying impact. The ability to effectively influence in a hybrid work environment is a key skill for today’s leaders. But where do we start? Do we all influence others in the same way? What are the pitfalls to avoid when influencing? Join this interactive micro-workshop with Alievo and discover how an optimal use of the five (5) influence styles can allow you to foster trust and better mobilize your teams.

Please note that the session will be offered in French on April 27

When registering please:

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The Artistry of Change: The Top Practices of Highly Resilient Managers

May 4 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm ET

An “artist of change” understands how to benefit from the changes happening around them, and will create their own transition process towards building a culture of innovation wherever they go.

Join Carla Rieger for a lively and practical talk about tools for adapting creatively to change in uncertain times.

Managers and aspiring managers will discover how to:

Move people from reactivity to solutions when change hits;
Help people benefit from changes which may seem challenging; and
Inspire a culture of innovation and resourcefulness in the workplace.

This event is presented by the National Managers’ Community and taking place during Mental Health Week.

Calling all managers – Did you know that PDW is for everyone?

The Association of Public Sector Information Professionals’ (DPI) Professional Development Week (PDW) 2023 is coming up May 10-12, 2023. This hybrid event is not just for Digital Professionals, it is for all leaders across the federal public service that are looking to increase their digital literacy, expand their leadership skills and develop their soft skills (schedule).

Come and hear from colleagues across Government and amazing keynotes including former Amazon Executive John Rossman, and 18 year veteran of Team Canada soccer Karina Leblanc.

Check to see if your organization is participating by visiting DPI’s website here.
We hope to see you there!

Leadership Series: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone (TRN1-E09)

May 1, 2023 | Virtual| 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)

Registration: Leadership Series: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone (csps-efpc.gc.ca)

The happiness and success of leaders at all levels, and indeed of all public servants, is ultimately dependent on their working relationships with their colleagues and counterparts. However, these relationships can often fade over time, and when that happens, it can be challenging to know what to do about it.

This interactive event features internationally best-selling author and coach Michael Bungay Stanier, who will share his tested process that can help to set up working relationships for the best possible success.

Learn more about the Leadership Series.

Spotlight on Resources

Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) has launched the new Equality Matters newsletter!

By subscribing, you’ll receive important information on WAGE’s programs and funding, helpful resources, and stories of inspiring people making a difference across Canada. From the launch of calls for proposals to downloadable toolkits for your activities – you’ll get the latest and greatest sent straight to your inbox.

Subscribe to the Equality Matters newsletter today! Have a great story idea or any questions? Reach out to FEGC.Intervenants-Stakeholders.WAGE@fegc-wage.gc.ca

Workshop : How to conduct an evaluation of biases and barriers of an assessment method?

The PSC’s Personnel Psychology Centre has designed a workshop on ’ How to conduct an evaluation of biases and barriers of an assessment method? ’ to support organizations preparing to implement changes related to the amendments to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). In order to extend the outreach to HR professionals and hiring managers within their organizations, in addition to the PowerPoint slides, PSC is sharing the Workshop Facilitator’s Guide (FG) if you wish to offer this workshop in your organization.

The FG is designed to promote discussion on best practices in assessment, and to stimulate participants’ sound judgment when using the PSC’s guide and tool to mitigate biases and barriers in assessment.

The Guide includes:

An overview of the session objective, schedule and administration procedures
Timing information for each topic
Step-by-step instructions
Notes on learning material, transitions scripts and activities
Recommended readings.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact your PSC staffing support advisor or PPC’s Consultation Services.

How to improve workplace equity: Evidence-based actions for employers

This guide is part of a suite of new employment equity tools launched by the Government of Canada to support employers in addressing representation and pay gaps.

View the guide

Hire your summer students now!

In January 2023, the Public Service Commission of Canada refreshed the Federal Student Work Experience Program’s (FSWEP) ongoing inventory. As such, only students who have confirmed their interest in student employment in the Federal Public Service will be referred to organisations.

When you, or your HR advisor, submit FSWEP requests for referrals, you will receive a list of student applications whose profile corresponds to the criteria in your request. You simply assess the candidates, with the support of your HR advisor, and then provide feedback for each referred student by selecting the appropriate status from the drop-down menu in the FSWEP system. Providing this crucial feedback will ensure the accuracy of students’ availabilities, as well as contribute to a more positive user experience for both managers and students, who are informed of the feedback provided. Should you have any questions, contact the FSWEP team at cfp.pfete-fswep.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca.

Infinity – The Network for Neurodivergent Public Servants

Infinity is a new interdepartmental professionals’ network founded by and for neurodivergent federal public servants, encompassing those with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Tourette’s syndrome, dyslexia, and dysgraphia.

Focused on promoting respect for neurodiversity in the workplace, Infinity looks to connect empower, and drive personal and professional growth among current and aspiring neurodivergent public servants through:

Virtual and in-person networking events
Professional development activities
Mentorship
GCxchange and GCcollab groups

Through its name, Infinity embraces the limitless possibilities there are when we empower neurodivergent people to succeed in the workplace.

Infinity invites all public servants who identify as neurodivergent and their allies to become members of Infinity to join our groups on GCxchange and GCcollab to access key resources and documents.

Any questions can be directed to the founding Chair, Sancho Angulo, at sancho.angulo@tbs-sct.gc.ca.

Regional News

For all information on our Managers Connect days
visit NMC Managers Connect Days 2023

Atlantic

Managers Connect Days in Atlantic !

Engagement – Equity– Evolution

(Re-)connect with colleagues to share ideas and experiences. (Re-)learn tools that will help us be inclusive and engage our teams. (Re-)discover possibilities and focus our common energy on embracing these challenges.

May 18th – Miramichi

September 21st – Charlottetown

Add your name to the list of people interested in participating and we will send you the registration link when it is ready.

Prairies and Northern Territories

Managers Connect Days in Prairies !

Begin your journey to becoming a compelling leader! Storytelling when used effectively can build trust and influence your team.

April 25 – Winnipeg
Register now!
Click here for all detail about Registration, Program and Biographies

May 11 – Calgary

Add your name to the Interested to participate list and will send you the registration link when it will be ready.

Ontario

Future Leaders of Ontario (FLO) Mentorship Program

Are you interested in supporting the professional development of a GC public servant?

Future Leaders of Ontario is pleased to launch its mentorship program for 2023! The mentorship program pairs managers with a public servant from a different department or agency for information sharing, guidance, and support. Mentors will be required to attend an orientation session in June and hold a minimum of 3 mentorship sessions with their mentee.

To express interest in participating as a Mentor, please contact Meredith Richmond, Ontario Regional Lead NMC at meredith.richmond@csps-efpc.gc.ca with the subject link “FLO Mentorship Program”.

Future Leaders of Ontario is the GC network for new and young public servants based in the Ontario Region. To learn more about FLO, visit: https://linktr.ee/futureleadersofontario .

Quebec and Nunavut

Managers Connect Days in Quebec !

June 8 – Quebec

Add your name to the Interested to participate list and will send you the registration link when it will be ready.

The National Managers’ Community Quebec and Nunavut Region welcomes a new Regional Champion

We are pleased to introduce Mathieu Bergeron, Director, Planning, Partnerships and Operations Division, Laurentian Forestry Centre, Canadian Forest Service at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) as new Regional Champion for Quebec and Nunavut Region.
For more information, see his biography below.

Mathieu Bergeron

Director, Planning, Partnerships & Operations, Canadian Forest Service

Mathieu Bergeron joined NRCan as Director of Planning, Partnerships & Operations in 2019. His responsibilities include strategic planning, new partnership development, and Science and Policy Integration.

Between 2016 and 2019, Mr. Bergeron held various management positions within DFO and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Within the CCG, Mr. Bergeron was the Regional Director, Oceans Protection Plan and Superintendent of Marine Communications and Traffic Services. He led a recruitment strategy that is recognized as innovative, having filled 100% of the 60 vacant positions in Arctic, Ontario and Quebec. Mr. Bergeron also served as Acting Director of Communications for DFO and CCG.

Between 2004 and 2016, Mr. Bergeron worked with numerous stakeholders within Fisheries Management (DFO) in Sept-Îles on the North Shore (Resource Manager) and in the Quebec City regional office (Senior Advisor). In the course of his mandate, Mr. Bergeron has collaborated with Elders, Inuit fishers and hunters organizations, commercial fishers, Indigenous groups and NGOs.

Mr. Bergeron holds a Master’s degree in Social Sciences (Anthropology) from Laval University where he studied the management and development of the commercial fishery as a socio-economic development lever for First Nations.

Discussion forum on hybrid implementation

Virtual meetings will be held bi-weekly so that supervisors/managers/team leaders can discuss, raise common issues and share best practices for a smooth transition. Express your interest by leaving your email address on this form.

The Joint Learning Program (JLP) is looking for managers interested in becoming facilitators

The JLP Regional Field Coordinators, Quebec Region, are seeking your cooperation in recruiting facilitators in order to meet the demand.

The Joint Learning Program needs facilitators to deliver Joint Learning Program (JLP) workshops and facilitate Discussion Series. The topics covered by these workshops directly address employer and union priorities, including mental health and workplace well-being, inclusion and diversity.

The JLP trains volunteer facilitators from various departments and agencies to facilitate learning workshops within the federal public service. Facilitator Application – Joint Learning Program (jlp-pam.ca)

QFC Conferences: Motivation… is something to work on!

This activity is based on more than five decades of solid scientific research to help participants demystify, understand, and stimulate motivation at work according to the self-determination theory.

First, it discusses the different types of work motivation, the psychological needs that help stimulate the most adaptive forms of motivation, and some of the major intervention levers that can be used. Secondly, it discusses positive psychology and strength-based management. It will help to understand what strengths are and how to identify them.

Thank you for your interest in the conference. The French conference is now at full capacity. We encourage you to reserve a workspace and attend the conference as a group. We also remind you that the conference will be recorded and available on our GCXchange page after the conference.

Registration is quick and easy: gcx-gce.gc.ca! You will then be able to access the QFC’s Innovation Lab gcxchange page where you will find the recording of the event.

New – English Conference

Conference in English only on April 25, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am (ET): Register here

The Institut d’administration publique du Québec (IAPQ) invites you to a networking event aimed at building bridges between the various public administrations in Quebec.

In the presence of the Director General of the Centre de services scolaires Marguerite-Bourgeoys, Mr. Dominic Bertrand, who will welcome us to his premises, the activity will be an opportunity to get to know the administrators of the IAPQ and to network with people who are committed to serving citizens and who work in various public administrations in the Greater Montreal area. The Director General of the City of Montreal and recipient of the Tribute Award in 2021, Mr. Serge Lamontagne, will also speak briefly at the event.

To register, please fill out the form available online by April 11.

Date: April 20, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (ET)
Location: Marguerite-Bourgeoys School Service Centre – Diane Lamarche-Venne Room
1100 de la Côte-Vertu Blvd., Ville Saint-Laurent H4L 4V1

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