Strategic Human Resources Plan 2009-2012

Introduction

The Canadian Coast Guard is committed to fostering an environment guided by team work, professionalism, integrity, quality service and innovation. These values will also guide the effectiveness and efficiency of our human resources planning.

The Canadian Coast Guard Strategic Human Resources Plan 2009-2012 will help us better serve Canada and Canadians by improving our capacity to integrate human resources management into the business planning process. The strategies in this Plan continue to address the recruitment and retention challenges CCG is facing, particularly in relation to key at-risk occupational groups. The Plan will also help us manage high rates of retirement among seasoned personnel and tight labour markets, while ensuring staff is able to meet operational and organizational requirements, both now and in the future.

As with our first strategic human resources plan, our focus is on attracting and retaining a skilled workforce, improving the diversity of our workforce, improving training, learning and career development, and ensuring national consistency in human resources management. These four strategies are in line with priorities for Public Service Renewal voiced by the Clerk of the Privy Council – recruitment, employee development, planning and enabling infrastructure.

The strategies and commitments articulated here are integrated into the Canadian Coast Guard Business Plan 2009-2012, and accountabilities are clearly identified. Progress in achieving our human resources strategies will be measured and reported on through CCG’s mid-year and year-end reports.

This Plan features data drawn from three primary sources: PeopleSoft, CCG’s Spring 2008 data collection exercise, and the results of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Health of Human Resources exercise.