DND’s National Civilian Recruitment Strategy

1. DND’s National Civilian Recruitment Strategy Union Management Consultation Committee (UMCC) HR Sub-Committee 3 October 2006

2. Progress Update • Research – Complete • External Research • Departmental consultations/ HR Plans/ Functional Assessment • Career fair/target audience feedback • Development of a new “look and feel” for civilian recruitment - Complete • Development of National Civilian Recruitment Strategy - Ongoing • Communications and Outreach approaches and tools to achieve recruitment objectives – Ongoing • National brochure • Internet site (www) re-design • Community Fact sheets

3. Next Steps – Short Term • Brochure Development • Focus testing 26 & 27 Sep 06 • Outreach approach 26 Oct 06 (DCEP Workshop) • Printing TBD Web Development • Develop pages (new look and feel and navigation) Pending TBS standards • Communications strategy for launch September 2006 • Launch (concurrent with brochure distribution) TBD (with brochure) Tools and Templates • Development of customized tools and templates Spring 2007 • Target audience fact sheets, roll up displays • Availability of imagery • Standardized design guidelines using common look and feel

4. The Way Ahead • Solidify partnerships – Fall 06 • Canadian Forces Recruitment Group • Key Educational Institutions • Public Service Commission • HRSDC (Service Canada) regional offices • Canadian Apprenticeship Forum • Build outreach process with DGCHRMO • Focus on regional requirements; delineation of roles and responsibilities at all levels • Finalize National Civilian Recruitment Strategy – Spring 07

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