Highlights

Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector

Making the most of human resources

Talent management

Talent management is based on a combination of organizational and job-focused key leadership competencies, all of which may include knowledge, skills, values and ethics, and behaviours.

Through talent management, the contribution of employees can be maximized by:

ensuring better utilization of their skills and experience
identifying learning and development needs including mentoring and coaching
finding the "right fit" of skills, experience and career plans
facilitating succession planning and management.

We support leadership development programs for public servants at all levels as well as initiatives for recognizing exceptional performance and networks where you can share ideas within functional communities, and tools for executive talent management.

Related documents

Guides
- Executive Group Position Evaluation Plan - September 2005
  Executive Group Position Evaluation Plan - September 2005.
- Guidelines on Performance Management for Certain Senior Excluded or Unrepresented Managers and Specialists (E/U PM)
  This document provides guidance to departments for implementation of an approach to performance management that is aligned with the Executive Performance Management Program.
- Science and technology management core competency profile
  Guide for science and technology managers with a view to identifying and measuring areas of knowledge, skill and ability that may be improved.
Policy
Programs
- EX Talent Management
  Executive Talent Management (EX TM) is about ensuring that executives are matched to the right job for their skills, competencies and career plans.
- Performance Management Program (PMP) for Executives
  This document covers policy, directive on PMP, budget instructions, performance management scorecard and FAQ for executives.
Reports
- Results of the Performance Management Program (PMP) for Executives for 2006-2007
  Results of the Performance Management Program (PMP) for Executives for 2006-2007
- Results of the Performance Management Program (PMP) for Executives for 2007-2008
  Results of the Performance Management Program (PMP) for Executives for 2007-2008
- Results of the Performance Management Program (PMP) for Executives for 2009-2010
  The Treasury Board Secretariat reports performance pay data for executives in the core public administration.
- Results of the Performance Management Program (PMP) for Executives for 2010-2011
  The Treasury Board Secretariat reports performance pay data for executives in the core public administration.
Tips + FAQ
- Frequently Asked Questions on EX Talent Management
  The page contains answers to thirteen frequently asked questions about Executive Talent Management, the EX Talent Management System, user privacy, and other aspects of the EX Talent Management exercise.
- Frequently Asked Questions on Key Leadership Competencies
  Frequently Asked Questions on Key Leadership Competencies
- How to have an authentic executive talent management conversation
  Tips for meaningful conversations with your executive about their performance, career development, and learning and development recommendation.