Summary of Related Planning Processes — Continued

Human Resource Management Plan

The Ministry’s Human Resource Plan includes goals, objectives and strategies that recognize that the Ministry’s ability to achieve its three year service plan is dependent on individual and team performance. As a new ministry which will be developing over this period, it is important to develop an environment that provides excellence and professionalism, where people are respected and recognized for performance and that supports continuous learning, improvement and innovation.

Three goals have been identified to move us through this environment:

The success of the Plan is dependent upon the participation of all people in the Ministry. It builds on past successes and provides direction for a performance-focused organization that revolves around leadership, communication, integrity, innovation, learning and creativity.

The strategies contained in the Ministry plan are ministry-wide. Many branches and divisions are involved in a wide range of activities which support staff and the plan is intended to build on this work.

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Ministry Goal No. 1: Recruit and retain skilled employees who excel
in a team environment

Objectives	Strategies
Hire the best people	Promote Ministry as employer of choice at career fairs Develop marketing strategy to encourage people to work for the Ministry Reduce time between posting a job and making an offer
Encourage and provide opportunities for people to develop to their maximum potential	Develop performance plans for all staff Develop learning plans for all staff Establish learning fund Provide challenging work
Implement a succession strategy	Identify critical positions Critical positions with succession plans

Ministry Goal No. 2: Foster a work environment that encourages motivated and creative employees

Objectives	Strategies
Support a flexible workplace	Develop ministry-wide guidelines for flexible work policies (e.g., telecommuting, job share)
Recognize achievements and outstanding performance	Develop ministry rewards and recognition toolkit Utilize toolkit
Encourage an innovative and creative workplace that supports change	Establish opportunities for cross-divisional problem solving Train management to facilitate creativity Training in change management

Ministry Goal No. 3: Develop a strong Ministry identity

Objectives	Strategies
Build a common understanding of Ministry roles, purpose, vision	Deputy Minister holds information sessions with staff Regular updates on meeting performance goals Information sharing sessions between program areas Employee orientation sessions for new staff
Develop leadership skills at all levels	Identify core leadership competencies Identify and plan for leadership learning/training Encourage and develop mentorship