Strategic Human Resources Plan
2008/2011

Managing the Coast Guard Workforce and Workplace

Public Service Modernization

Recent reforms to the public service human resources management framework give the Coast Guard increased authority to address its human resources requirements. This flexibility is balanced by the need for thorough planning that is information driven, transparent, values-based and well communicated. Such planning helps identify human resources challenges and risks as we deliver on our commitments, as well as determining priorities to mitigate critical issues.

The Coast Guard is committed to fostering an environment guided by flexibility, affordability, accountability, operational readiness, fairness, accessibility, representativeness and transparency in the recruitment and development of employees. These values will also encourage effective and efficient human resources planning.

National Human Resources Strategies

To ensure public service renewal, the Clerk of the Privy Council established four human resources priorities for 2007/2008: human resources planning, recruitment, employee development and enabling the human resources infrastructure. The Coast Guard recognizes the importance of developing human resources strategies that are in line with these government-wide priorities, and that will facilitate delivery of Agency programs and services. This three-year plan will help ensure the annual human resources commitments identified in the Canadian Coast Guard Agency Business Plan are met.