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INFO-PSC NewsletterRecruitment & Assessment Services • Political Neutrality • Appointment Integrity Volume 1, Issue 3, October 2005
Message from the President: Counting Down to the New PSEA
Audit at the PSCNow Available! The PSC's 2004-2005 Annual ReportOn October 6, 2005, the PSC tabled its 2004-2005 Annual Report. Recent Audits
Implementing the New PSEAWhat's In and What's Out Under the New PSEAWith the new Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) expected to come into force in December 2005, we are entering a new era of human resources management, complete with new terminology. Full Story... PSC Appointment Framework Knowledge TestIn the last issue of INFO-PSC, we told you about our new standardized test to assess the knowledge of human resources specialists with respect to the new appointment framework. We are now gearing up to begin administering the test. Full Story... Are you ready yet?Last spring the PSC presented its first series of "Get Ready" sessions across Canada. Get Ready II will take place in October and November in various locations across the country. Full Story... Understanding the New Approach to Political ActivitiesLast spring, the PSC consulted with stakeholders on a new approach to managing the political activities undertaken by public servants. Based on that process, we have now finalized our approach and have developed a number of tools to help guide public servants and their managers. Full Story... Useful Links
News from the PSCImproving the way we test second language proficiencySince 2003-2004, there have been increasing concerns about the PSC's second language evaluation tests, in particular, the French oral interaction test (OI Test). Over the past year, the PSC has made significant efforts to improve the administration of this test. Realigning our Resources for the new PSEAThe Public Service Modernization Act and the new Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) have redefined the Public Service Commission's (PSC) role and how we will provide services. To get ready for the implementation of the new PSEA, which is expected in December 2005, we have been strengthening our oversight responsibilities and consolidating our service operations. Full Story... PSC Statistical StudiesThe PSC has launched a new series of Statistical Studies related to recruitment and staffing activities in the federal public service. ISSN 1712-8749 INFO-PSC |
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Updated: 2006-02-27 | Important Notices |
Just over two months remain until we expect the new PSEA to come into force. While this is not long, there is still time to prepare. The PSC is helping departments make the most of this opportunity for change with a variety of tools, guides and information sessions.