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Executive (EX) Group Qualification Standard


The minimum standard is:

  • Values and Ethics 
  • Strategic Thinking: Analysis and Ideas 
  • Engagement 
  • Management Excellence: Action Management, People Management, Financial Management.
to be applied in accordance with the Key Leadership Competencies profile.

Deputy Heads are required to identify educational requirements for EX appointment processes either through organizational policy or on a case-by-case basis.


Application of the Standard

The EX Group Qualification Standard represents the minimum requirements for staffing an EX position and, therefore, applies to all appointments to and within the EX Group, at all levels, regardless of the appointment process.

In order to support departments in the application of the Standard, the Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada and the Public Service Commission have developed the following Questions and Answers.

Further enquiries regarding the Standard can be directed to The Leadership Network at (613) 996-5189.