Public Service Commission of Canada
Symbol of the Government of Canada

Public Service Commission

www.psc-cfp.gc.ca

Breadcrumb

  1. Home >
  2. About the PSC

Strategic Outcome, Priorities and Program Activities

Strategic Outcome

To provide Canadians with a highly competent, non-partisan and representative public service, able to provide service in both official languages, in which appointments are based on the values of access, fairness, transparency and representativeness

Corporate Priorities 2012-2013

1.  Ensure a smooth transition to the new Commission.

  • Supporting the new Commission
  • Knowledge transfer to the new Commissioners

2.  Implement the required changes following the five-year legislative review of the PSEA and the PSC's Special Report to Parliament.

  • Follow through on the recommendations, supported by Parliament, made in the Government's five-year legislative review and the PSC's Special Report to Parliament.
  • Continue to implement policy changes resulting from Parliamentary support to the Government's five-year legislative review and the PSC's Special Report to Parliament.
  • Increase understanding of a values-based staffing regime.

3.  Provide ongoing independent oversight and assurance to Parliament on the integrity of the staffing system and the non-partisanship of the federal public service.

  • Ensure oversight activities, including studies, are closely aligned with and support the planned themes and requirements of the PSC Annual Report.
  • Follow-up on the review of the Staffing Management Accountability Framework (SMAF), including related tools (e.g. Departmental Staffing Accountability Report - DSAR).
  • Fully exercise oversight on the whole of the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) including non-partisanship and recourse.
  • Modernization of the analytical data infrastructure supporting the staffing system to provide for more efficient and effective reporting to and by all stakeholders.

4. Support departments and agencies in responding to pressures from the deficit reduction action plan.

  • Increase the provision of staffing policy advice and support on Selection for retention and the management of priority entitlements.
  • Improve effectiveness of the Priority Administration program and continue to take advantage of new technologies to enhance support.

5. Provide quality selection services to meet the evolving needs of client organizations.

  • Advance the PSC's position as the federal government centre of expertise in staffing and assessment.
  • Implement standardized business processes to deliver consistent, professional services across the regions
  • Evolve the staffing system to a single intuitive platform that better meets client needs.
  • Strengthen our strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Attainment of the 2012-13 SASB Business Plan milestones.

6. Build on the PSC as a model organization.

  • Ensure a workforce ready to meet future challenges, through tools such as integrated Human Resource Planning and the Strategic Learning Program.
  • Implement budget decisions within the PSC, while respecting our legislative obligations and management values.
  • Modernize the workplace through relocation to Gatineau.

PSC Corporate Priorities 2011-2012

1.  Ensure a smooth transition to a new Commission.

  • Succession planning
  • Knowledge transfer to new Commissioners, e.g.
    - prepare briefing binders appropriate to new commissioners' background

2. Address the results of the Five-year Review of the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA).

  • Follow through on the PSC Special Report to Parliament
  • Put in place policy changes resulting from Five-year Review of the PSEA
  • Strengthen understanding of modernized staffing system

3.  Provide ongoing independent oversight and assurance to Parliament on the integrity of the staffing system and the non-partisanship of the federal public service.

  • Integrate the few remaining actions in response to the January 2009 "Review of Public Service Commission Oversight" report into operational plans and continue to monitor implementation
  • Co-ordinate Investigations activities with those of Audit
  • Conduct a review of the Staffing Management Accountability Framework (SMAF), including related tools (e.g. Departmental Staffing Accountability Report - DSAR)

4. Provide quality selection services

  • Create a centre of expertise in staffing and assessment
  • Enhance the PSRS, including the integration of internal staffing
  • Optimize operational processes through better business analysis, increased standardization, and improved monitoring
  • Strengthen our marketing and strategic partnerships

5. Build on the PSC as a model organization.

  • Ensure a workforce ready to meet future challenges, through tools such as the Corporate Learning Program
  • Explore innovative, risk-based options to enhance human resources services.
  • Prepare for relocation to Gatineau in 2013

For more information, please refer to the Public Service Commission's 2010-2011 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Footer

Date Modified:
2011-11-10