Theme 4- High-Performance Organization

Government of Saskatchewan: A Strong Economy; and Strong Communities Government of Saskatchewan Goal: Driving Innovation Through Post-Secondary Institutions, Research and Development Ministry of Advanced Education Goal: Meet the post-secondary education needs of the province. Ministry of Immigration & Career Training Goal: People have the skills, experience and pathways to realize their potential and build their careers. Attract a stable labour supply

North West College Goals:

G1 Improve staff recruitment and retention G2 Provide a positive workplace experience

North West College Strategies:

G1 To be the employer of choice. G2 To facilitate a positive workplace experience that supports staff to achieve excellence.

Institution Key Actions:

G1 Increase the number of qualified and professional staff applications for employment. G2 Increase staff communications (both directions)

Institution Performance Measures: Baseline 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25

G1 Increased number of qualified applications for employment. No baseline Implement new ERP system Establish baseline based on 2023-24 year Set the target based on baseline

G1.3 Formalize professional growth plans. No baseline

Develop professional growth plan process Implement Evaluate and revise

G2.1 Improved employee satisfaction 85.7% (2016-22) 82% 83% 84%

G2.2 Improved work/life balance 91% (4 year average 2018-22) 91% 92% 93%

Theme 4- High-Performance Organization

The theme ‘High-Performance Organization’ encourages investment in our human resources, and infrastructure as we manage risk while strengthening governance and accountability. The recent provincial budget provided investment to expand the health science lab at Battlefords Campus which is currently insufficient for the demands. This expansion is of the utmost importance as the College increases seats in the Psychiatric Nursing program and seeks to expand into other nursing and health professional programs.

Enhanced infrastructure capacity achieved through a new campus for the Battlefords remains a long-standing priority. In the absence of a new campus, maximizing NWC’s existing facility and rental spaces will be a focal point for the next three years. Efforts are underway to find suitable rental space for programming.

To ensure we align with AE’s goal that “Saskatchewan’s post-secondary sector is accountable and sustainable” the College’s strategic objective of Effective stewardship of resources commits the institute to responsible and effective use of resources.

Partnerships with other regional colleges are encouraged by the Government. International student recruitment initiatives are a collaborative approach which includes potential student recruitment, foreign credential assessment and representation on committees for the sharing of ideas. Development of the student information system and redesign of the replacement has involved staff working with other regional college counterparts.

Table 4. Strength in Numbers – NWC Strategic Plan 2018-22 – High Performance Organization.

Government of Saskatchewan: A Strong Economy Government of Saskatchewan Goal: Driving Innovation Through Post-Secondary Institutions, Research and Development Ministry of Advanced Education Goal: Meet the post-secondary education needs of the province. Saskatchewan’s post-secondary sector is accountable and sustainable Ministry of Immigration & Career Training Goal: People have the skills, experience and pathways to realize their potential and build their careers. Organizational Excellence

North West College Goals:

S1 Enhance infrastructure capacity S2 Effective stewardship of resources

North West College Strategies:

S1 To provide the highest quality learning environment that meets the unique needs of our demographics and programming. S2 Being accountable and transparent with resources

Institution Key Actions:

S1.1 Implement a foundation development strategy to support programming equipment and technology needs. S1.2 Create a culturally inclusive campus that acknowledges our majority Indigenous student population and addresses limited trades and classroom space. S2.2 To ensure transparency by better communicating our stewardship.

Institution Performance Measures: Baseline 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25

S1.1 Implement a foundation development strategy No baseline Review and finalize strategy Implement strategy Evaluate and revise strategy S1.2 Enhance Infrastructure No baseline Advocate and engage stakeholders at all levels Receive endorsement in principal for conceptual design Approval for planning and conceptual design

S2.2 Expand communication of financial resources No baseline Develop strategy Implement strategy Evaluate and revise strategy