Engagement – Equity– Evolution
What has brought us here today?
(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.
Date and Time
Wednesday, October 11 2023, from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM AST
Location and registration
The Hollis Halifax, 1649 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 1V8, Sackville room
The Hollis Halifax would love to welcome you to their newly renovated on-site restaurant, The Cannery Kitchen & Social for lunch!
The Hollis Halifax would love to welcome you to their newly renovated on-site restaurant, The Cannery Kitchen & Social for lunch! For speedy service, kindly create a reservation if you plan on joining us for lunch on October 11, 2023 by calling 902-404-2599 or through the reservation link https://www.cannerysocial.com/reservations-halifax-hollis.
Parking available at the metro park: https://metropark.ca/halifax/#location
Book rooms at the Halifax event
For those who want to book rooms at the Halifax event, here is the reservation link
Language
This event will be offered in English.
To note that the events 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 if needed.
Agenda
8:15 to 9:00
Registration/Booths/Networking
Icebreaker – Tool #1 check-in at tables: Who are you? Where do you work? What does engagement mean to you?
9:00 to 9:10
Moderator:
Opening Remarks – NMC A/Executive Director, Camille Beausoleil
9:10 to 10:10
Visiting Senior Advisor on 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion at the CSPS and Champion of the Public Service Pride Network: Jason Bett – Advancing diversity and inclusion in the Public Service : The Impact of The Public Service Pride Network.
10:10 to 10:30
Break (booths/networking)
10:30 to 12:30
Negotiating Difference: What We Can Learn from Intercultural Encounters
Dr. John L. Plews, Professor of German & Special Advisor for International Schools, St. Mary’s University, Halifax
12:30 to 13:30
Lunch (not provided, restaurant on site – reservations are required at https://www.cannerysocial.com/reservations-halifax-hollis. We cannot guarantee restaurant availability for those without a reservation.) / Booths/Networking.
Reflection during lunch : What 2 learnings from this morning will you apply at work tomorrow?
13:00 to 15:00
Tool # 2 – World Café on the Future of the Public Service led by the Public Service Renewal Secretariat from PCO
15:00 to 15:20
Information and a couple of personal stories about NMC
15:20 to 15:30
Closing Remarks – NMC Steering Committee Co-Chair
15:30 to 16:00
Booths / networking
16:30 to 18:00
Optional: mixer & happy hour onsite in Fax Bar off main lobby
Moderators and Speakers Bios
Camille Beausoleil, a/Executive Director, National Managers’ Community (NMC), Canada School of Public Service
In May 2023, Camille was appointed as Executive Director, National Managers Community (NMC), where she will work to promote the needs and interests of federal managers to public service decision-makers. Prior to this, Camille was Assistant Director, Learning and Product Development Team within the Respectful and Inclusive Workplaces Directorate at the Canada School of Public Service. She has been with the School since 2018, having worked in various positions both operational, in Curriculum Management as part of the Registrar’s Office, and more strategic, as Chief of Staff to the Vice-president of the Public Sector Operations and Inclusion Branch.
Camille joined the federal public service in 2008, having previously worked at the Department of Canadian Heritage and the National Capital Commission, in a number of management and project management roles. Camille holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, as well as professional certification in HR Management and lives in the National Capital Region.
Jason Bett, Senior Advisor on 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion at the CSPS and Champion of the Public Service Pride Network
Jason Bett is an experienced public servant, community builder, and communicator. With a career spanning over twenty years, he has held leadership positions in the Federal Public Service, advising various ministers and senior officials in federal organizations such as Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Industry Canada, the Office of Canada’s Chief Information Officer and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Jason is a passionate advocate for a safe and inclusive federal public service and has been leading the employee-led Public Service Pride Network since its establishment in 2018. He holds a political science degree from the University of Ottawa and received an Award of Excellence from the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada (APEX) in 2020. Jason is currently Visiting Senior Advisor at the Canada School of Public Service, focusing on 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion, while also continuing to champion the Public Service Pride Network.
Dr. John L. Plews, Professor of German & Special Advisor for International Schools, St. Mary’s University, Halifax
Dr. John L. Plews is Professor of German and Special Advisor for International Schools at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, and Director of the Canadian Summer School in Germany. Dr. Plews earned doctorates in German (2001) and Secondary Education (2010) from the University of Alberta. He is the recipient of the Father Stewart Medal for Excellence in Teaching (2021), the Sheryl McInnis GLBTQ Community Award (2003), and two Edmonton Pride Awards (2002, 1996). As a researcher, he specialises in language learning and identity formation in the context of study abroad.
Resources
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