Human Resources For the first time as a fully-fledged department, Human Resources is happy to provide the following achievements and milestones. In 2020 the department was established to focus on the following strategic functions for the corporation:
Mission Statement: To provide the City with best practices in Human Resources delivery
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Leading the development and implementation of employee and labour Relations policies and best practices;
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Developing internal procedures and best practices for recruitment and selection;
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Designing a staff development and training model to strengthen service delivery to the citizens;
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Reviewing compensation, benefits policies and practices to ensure the City employees are equitably paid;
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Established an employee health and wellness culture in line with best practices and Worksafe BC legislation; and
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Overall administration of all human resources functions and occupational health and safety needs of the City.
2020 OBJECTIVE Align human capital strategy with corporate vision.
STRATEGY • Leadership Development and learning culture. • Review of Organization chart.
OUTCOME • Updated job description supporting optimum performance for all employees. • Efficient service delivery supported by alignment of job functions in each department. • Staff development plans properly documented, reviewed periodically and supported by a Training Policy.
Develop best practices in human resources.
• Review and develop new HR policies. • Collate all HR policies into an HR Manual/Booklet. • Align HR records with LGMA standards.
• Clear understanding and application of key policies like Respectful Workplace, Progressive Discipline and Diversity at Work. • Reduced disputes/conflicts arising from misdemeanour. • Clarity of expectations and high performance. • Records identified according to LGMA specifications.
Develop a Proactive Attitude Safety Culture.
• Develop a safety Manual. • Roll-out Health and Safety programs practices and training.
• Proactive safety behaviour by all employees. • Less injuries compared to previous years. • Less claims and costs associated with lost time injuries.
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