2002/03 Annual Service Plan Report Ministry of Transportation

Summary Reports on Other Planning Processes

Human Resource Management Plan

Implementation of a Human Resources Plan

The ministry adopted a "People Plan" which contains strategies and programs to meet ministry needs.

Implementation began in late 2002, with the following priorities:

• development of a job and career information package;
• preparation of a directory of development, mentoring and training/learning opportunities within the ministry and the government;
• definition of core competencies for all employees;
• preparation of an individual skill set inventory for each employee; and
• development of processes to involve staff in the planning and decisions that affect their daily work.

Organizational Structure

The ministry's goal for a new organizational design was completed and successfully implemented.

Workforce Adjustment

The ministry is on target to complete its workforce adjustment and organizational realignment by 2004/05.

Information Resource Management Plan

Current Information Management/Information Technology Environment

The ministry operated information systems in support of a broad range of information types and subjects, from standard corporate systems such as human resources and finance to engineering and highway-specific systems including road inventory, road condition, road design, and road management.

The ministry's technical architecture conforms to government standards including its Local Area Network (LAN).

Future IM/IT Environment (Major Projects)

The following projects focused on stabilization and standardization of ministry information resources:

• Preparation for the implementation of information technology (IT) shared services.
• Conversion of the ministry's LAN to Windows 2000 Shared File and Print.
• Continuation of Electronic Service Delivery initiatives including the Road Inventory and Maintenance System (RIMS), Snow Avalanche and Weather System (SAWS), Data Sharing Framework, and Motor Vehicles Work Management System.

Opportunities for Sharing

The ministry played a lead role in partnering with Solutions BC and other ministries in the development of IT shared technical infrastructure, service level agreements and the appropriate human resource management plans to ensure a successful transition to shared services.