2005/06-2007/08 Service Plan -- Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management

A vibrant economy supporting the social and environmental values of British Columbians.

Mission

The Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management provides provincial leadership, through policies, planning and resource information to support sustainable economic development of the province's land, water and resources.

Values and Principles

A) Organizational Values

The ministry's values are consistent with and enhance the government-wide corporate values. These value statements shape and guide development of our strategies, our decision-making and the daily work of each staff member.

Excellence	We excel as leaders in sustainability. We strive to improve our performance and reward our progress.
Innovation	We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit by providing the tools for staff to make decisions to manage risks and get results.
Respect	We treat each other and those we serve with fairness, dignity and compassion.
Integrity	We exemplify the highest standards of dedication, trust, co-operation, pride and courtesy in the work environment.
Teamwork and Collaboration	We support each other and work together, across divisional and geographic boundaries.
Diversity	We value our diverse workforce and create a work environment that is welcoming and inclusive.
Communication	We listen to each other and remain receptive to ideas regardless of their origin. We engage people at all levels of the ministry as we communicate our expectations and decisions.
Balance	We balance personal and workplace expectations and strive to keep both in mind as we meet the demands of public service.

B) Governance Principles for Sustainability

Governance principles for sustainability have been developed by the ministry to guide strategic policy and planning initiatives and the delivery of public services. These principles help ensure that economic, social and environmental perspectives are integrated. (see http://srmwww.gov.bc.ca/clrg/psirb/sustainability/index.html)