Training/Learning Curriculum Project - Overview of the Project

Abstract

The Organization and Classification Sector (OCS), Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada (PSHRMAC), is working with various departments, agencies and unions to create a Training/Learning Curriculum (TLC) for classification advisors, employees, managers and union representatives involved in the implementation  of the organization and classification program in the public service.

What is the objective of the Training and Learning Curriculum (TLC)?

The purpose of the TLC is to support the development of competencies required to ensure that the objectives of the classification program are met.

Who's working on this project?

The project team in OCS is working in partnership with an interdepartmental Steering Committee and an interdepartmental working group that includes union representatives. 

What is the mandate of the Steering Committee?

The Steering Committee is responsible for providing strategic advice and guidance to the TLC Working Group, and making recommendations to the OCS on the major project initiatives, milestones, and issues. The Steering Committee serves as a forum for consultation and direction on all aspects of the project.

What is the role of the Working Group?

Through its recommendations to OCS, the working group contributes to the planning of the TLC project as well as to its implementation.

What are the main steps of the project?

The main steps of the TLC project are:

• Consultation with operational managers and the Public Service Human Resources Management Agency  (PSHRMAC) representatives on their expectations vis-à-vis the organization and classification services and the implementation of the program

• Finding short-term solutions to eliminate gaps in the training of the classification advisors

• Development of a competency profile for classification advisors based on the expectations of both managers and PSHRMAC representatives

• Review of the accreditation process

• Selection of adult education approaches and training tools to develop the identified competencies

• Testing and implementation of the TLC for classification advisors

• Evergreening of the Curriculum for classification advisors

• Extension of the Curriculum to managers, union representatives and employees

Who to contact?

If you have any question concerning this project please contact one of the following:

Normand Duern, Senior Analyst, at:
Duern.Normand@hrma-agrh.gc.ca or (613) 946-1920

Michael Enright, Senior Analyst, at:
Enright.Michael@hrma-agrh.gc.ca or (613) 952-3014

Kevin Postlethwaite, Senior Analyst, at:
Postlethwaite.Kevin@hrma-agrh.gc.ca or (613) 946-6255