INFO-PSC Newsletter
April 2009
Message from the President - Overseeing a well-functioning delegated staffing model
Canada needs and expects a well-functioning public service. Safeguarding merit and non-partisanship is key to public confidence in government, and to good governance. Now in its second century, and with the global economic downturn upon us, the Public Service Commission continues to adapt to new challenges while staying true to its mandate – to safeguard the values that are the foundation of a professional and non-partisan federal public service.
Phased improvements planned to jobs.gc.ca
The Public Service Commission has introduced improvements to the jobs.gc.ca Web site to make it more job-seeker friendly.
Political activities self-assessment tool
The Public Service Commission's Political Activities Self-Assessment Tool can assist you in determining if a given political activity other than candidacy would impair or could be perceived by others as impairing your ability to perform your duties in a politically impartial manner.
DM advisory committee on PSC staffing and assessment services
A new Deputy Minister Advisory Committee on Public Service Commission Staffing and Assessment Services is in business, with monthly meetings held since December 2008.
Post-Secondary 2008 campaign candidates now available
Staffing an entry level officer job? Check with the Public Service Commission (PSC) first — we can save you time and money! Federal organizations can now request candidate referrals from the PSC's 2008 Post-Secondary Recruitment general inventory.
More timely access to Second Language Evaluation test results
As of April 2009, the Public Service Commission will offer a new Web-based application that allows human resources specialists to retrieve official Second Language Evaluation test results electronically.
In addition to granting permission and leave, if applicable, for candidacy, the Public Service Commission (PSC) provides guidance and tools with respect to involvement in political activities. The PSC may investigate allegations of inappropriate involvement of an employee in political activities that, if founded, may result in corrective action.