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Recruitment Strategy and Apprenticeship Program

Recruitment Strategy and Apprenticeship Program. Union Management Consultation Committee (UMCC) HR Sub-Committee 4 June 2007. O verview. Background Progress to Date Proposed Key Activities Next Steps. Background. Recruitment Strategy Implemented in DND commencing Dec 03

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Recruitment Strategy and Apprenticeship Program

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  1. Recruitment Strategy and Apprenticeship Program Union Management Consultation Committee (UMCC) HR Sub-Committee 4 June 2007

  2. Overview • Background • Progress to Date • Proposed Key Activities • Next Steps

  3. Background • Recruitment Strategy • Implemented in DND commencing Dec 03 • Key elements – funding, shortage group strategies, outreach and communication • Apprenticeship Program • Study finalized and distributed to L1s – Mar 07 • Key recommendations: • Increase and approve multi-year funding for the life of the apprenticeship training and beyond (5 to 10 years) • Develop a National Civilian Apprenticeship Framework • Develop a Recruitment Strategy for Apprentices • Develop Standardized Assessment Tools

  4. Progress to Date - Recruitment • Implemented recruitment strategies for shortage groups – 2004 to present • Recruitment Strategy Investment Fund (RSIF) - $1.8M recurring fund for additional three years • Developed common, look and feel marketing/outreach products and tools and conducted focus testing – Fall 2006 • Finalized National Civilian Recruitment Strategy provided implementation guidance to all L1s – Feb 2007 • Launched new internet site and distributed targeted recruitment products • Identified 5-year funding pressures and obtained CHRC direction to pursue additional RSIF funding on 20 Mar 07 • Partnered with Canadian Forces Recruiting Centres (CFRC), educational institutions and Service Canada • Adopted and extensively used Public Service Resourcing System

  5. Recruitment Strategy Proposed Key Activities - 2007 • Enhance Internet site information • Develop and implement outreach process in concert with Service Centres and managers • Solidify arrangements with CFRCs and Service Canada • Produce targeted communication material, such as fact sheets, brochures • Provide support and tools to Service Centres for outreach activities • Implement direct access to PSRS in all regions • Support shortage group strategies and manage RSIF

  6. Progress to Date – Apprenticeship Program • CHRC approved apprenticeship recommendations for implementation on 28 Jun 06 • GL included as a shortage group • Benchmarked all current apprentice policies, processes and practices • Classification and staffing • Conditions of employment • Learning and development • Compensation • Indentureship • Requested TBS to negotiate GL apprenticeship rates of pay

  7. Apprenticeship ProgramProposed Key Activities – 2007-2009 • Increase and Approve Multi-year Funding • Liaise with VCDS to determine departmental funding options for 2008/09 to 2010/11 • Continue to pursue external funding sources • Review shortage groups to establish priorities for funding

  8. Apprenticeship ProgramProposed Key Activities – 2007-2009 (cont’d) • Develop a National Civilian Apprenticeship Framework • Recommend and approve apprentice related clauses for letters of offer – Fall 07 • Recommend and approve departmental practices concerning recovery of grants and bursaries allowances – Fall 07 • Provide interim guidance on hiring and development processes – Fall 07 • Determine potential use of provincial and Red Seal trades descriptions – Fall 07 • Establish collective key activities for critical apprentice subgroups –Winter 08 • Establish consistent approach to terms and conditions of employment – Winter 08 • Develop and finalize the Departmental Administrative Order Directive (DAOD) – Spring 08 to Winter 09

  9. Apprenticeship ProgramProposed Key Activities – 2007-2009 (cont’d) • Develop a Recruitment Strategy for Apprentices • Participate in targeted outreach events at all levels of educational institutions – Ongoing • Develop and produce targeted recruitment products e.g. Ship Repair (SR) fact sheet, Departmental apprenticeship fact sheet, a civilian apprenticeship website to support regional recruitment requirements – Ongoing • Develop Standardized Assessment Tools • Consult with regions on specific requirements – Fall 07 • Establish standard tests to meet priority needs – Winter 08 • Develop a guide to assess candidates for apprenticeship program – Spring 08

  10. Next Steps • Continue to implement outreach processes using national products and tools – Ongoing • Continue to provide guidance on hiring and development practices – Ongoing • Continue to pursue external funding - Ongoing • Solicit management participation – Summer 07 • Address GL (apprentice) classification requirements – Fall/Winter 07-08 • Engage Public Service Commission in the development of standardized tests – Fall 07

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