Values

1. Leadership: We value, at the organization level, leaders who foster long-term planning, strategic thinking, open communication and who create an atmosphere of enthusiasm and team collaboration. At the individual level, we take ownership and exercise accountability in everyday responsibilities.

2. Healthy Work Environment: We value an organization that openly acknowledges and recognizes the contributions of its employees, that is supportive of equity, diversity and inclusiveness, and encourages a balance between work life and personal/family life.

3. Ethical Behaviour: We value a workplace that fosters respect, fairness and equality and where people, at all levels, demonstrate integrity, honesty and trust in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities and their internal and external relationships.

4. Commitment to Excellence: We value excellence in achieving the mandate of PHAC through professional behaviour, continuous learning, career development activities, creativity and innovation and a continued commitment to the principles and the science of public health.

5. Dedication to Service: We value respectful and high quality service to all those with whom we interact on a daily basis; we care about and take pride in our work and in the contribution the organization makes to society in reducing health disparities in Canada and the world.