Supporting information on lower-level programs
Sub-Program 1.1.1: Staffing and Non-Partisanship Policies, Advice and Support
Description: The Staffing and Non-Partisanship Policies, Advice and Support sub-program develops and advances strategic policy positions and directions on merit and non-partisanship in the federal public service. It also develops, interprets and provides advice and guidance on the Staffing Management Accountability Framework and PSC policies, regulations and exclusion approval orders related to staffing and non-partisanship; it ensures departments and agencies, managers and human resources professionals receive relevant policy information, advice and support in a timely manner. It develops the PSC position on policy issues raised in complaints brought to the Public Service Staffing Tribunal.
| Expected results | Performance Indicator | Target | Date to Achieve Target | Actual Results | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | ||||
The Public Service Commission will have fulfilled its obligations and responsibilities under other legislation (e.g. the Employment Equity Act and Official Languages Act). |
Percentage of public servants who did not meet linguistic requirements without valid exemptions |
<0.01% |
March 2018 | Target met |
Target met |
Target met |
The Public Service Commission will have supported accurate interpretation and application of the Public Service Employment Act, the Public Service Employment Regulations and the Public Service Commission Appointment Policies.
|
Percentage of Public Service Commission’s written submissions and attendance at Public Service Staffing Tribunal hearings that are appropriately targeted and based on cases where the risk for the staffing system is considered mid- to high. |
100% |
March 2018 | 100% |
100% |
100% |
The Public Service Commission will have supported employee awareness of their legal rights and responsibilities related to political activities (e.g. seeking to become a candidate in an election, as well as other non-candidacy related political activities), pursuant to Part 7 of the Public Service Employment Act. |
% of communications activities that are undertaken in accordance with the annual communications plan. |
100% |
March 2018 | 100% | 85% | 95% |
| 2017-18 Main Estimates | 2017-18 Planned Spending | 2018-19 Planned Spending | 2019-20 Planned Spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,277,461.00 | 7,277,461.00 | 7,290,230.00 | 7,287,381.00 |
| 2017-18 Planned FTEs | 2018-19 Planned FTEs | 2019-20 Planned FTEs |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | 60 | 59 |
Sub-Program 1.1.2: Delegation, Political Activities, Official Languages and Priority Administration
Description: The Delegation, Political Activities, Official Languages and Priority Administration sub-program administers the delegation of appointment authorities to departments and agencies through articulated delegation instruments, learning products and services, staffing advice, intelligence gathering to support the PSC oversight function and support to organizations — enabling delegate appointment and appointment-related authorities to the most suitable level (s) and full exercise of their delegated staffing authority. This sub-program is also responsible for the administration of the political activities regime and the determination of eligibility for the legislated mobility provisions, monitoring and providing expert advice on the use of the Public Service Official Languages Exclusion Approval Order and the administration of priority entitlements established under the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) and the Public Service Employment Regulations.
| Expected results | Performance Indicator | Target | Date to Achieve Target | Actual Results | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | ||||
The Public Service Commission will have reviewed the results of oversight activity (audits, monitoring and investigations) to determine whether terms and conditions to delegation are required, and will have discussed these results with delegated organizations. |
Percentage of oversight results that are reviewed and discussed with delegated organizations and for which recommendations for action are provided |
100% |
March 2018 | 100% |
100% |
100% |
The Public Service Commission will have provided organizations with guidance and tools and proceeded with timely referrals to enable the placement of persons with priority rights for appointment in the public service. |
Service Standards met 95% of the time for the referral of priority persons |
95% |
March 2018 | 92.4% |
90% |
Target not met |
The Public Service Commission will have rendered timely decisions regarding eligibility for the legislated mobility provisions and requests for permission for candidacy. |
% of decisions rendered within established timeframes. |
100% |
March 2018 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2017-18 Main Estimates | 2017-18 Planned Spending | 2018-19 Planned Spending | 2019-20 Planned Spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,931,407.00 | 4,931,407.00 | 4,938,388.00 | 4,936,831.00 |
| 2017-18 Planned FTEs | 2018-19 Planned FTEs | 2019-20 Planned FTEs |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | 45 | 45 |
Sub-Program 1.2.1: Staffing Services
Description: The Staffing Services sub-program includes the development and delivery of staffing services and programs to departments and agencies and to Canadians, including public servants. The PSC staffing services include comprehensive staffing services at all levels as well as student and graduate recruitment programs. These services are designed to help federal departments and agencies select qualified individuals for positions across a range of occupations and levels within the public service.
| Expected results | Performance Indicator | Target | Date to Achieve Target | Actual Results | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | ||||
Timely and efficient Staffing Services will have enabled clients with delegation in staffing |
Service standards met 95% of the time |
95% |
March 2018 | Target met |
Target not met |
Target not met |
| 2017-18 Main Estimates | 2017-18 Planned Spending | 2018-19 Planned Spending | 2019-20 Planned Spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,892,126.00 | 6,892,126.00 | 6,121,691.00 | 6,041,526.00 |
| 2017-18 Planned FTEs | 2018-19 Planned FTEs | 2019-20 Planned FTEs |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | 65 | 64 |
Sub-Program 1.2.2: Assessment
Description: Through the PSC’s Personnel Psychology Centre and regional client services units, the Assessment sub-program provides assessment-related products and services in the form of research and development, consultation, assessment operations and counselling for use in staffing, selection and development throughout Departments / Agencies. These standardized assessment instruments, professional services and leading edge techniques such as e-testing support efficient, merit-based appointments through accurate and fair assessment of qualifications including second official language requirements.
| Expected results | Performance Indicator | Target | Date to Achieve Target | Actual Results | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | ||||
| Modern assessment services will have enabled hiring managers to staff efficiently while also respecting staffing values | Service standards met 95% of the time |
95% | March 2018 | Target not met |
Target not met |
Target not met |
% of e-tests that are administered on-line |
75% | March 2018 | 54% | 70% | 73% | |
| 2017-18 Main Estimates | 2017-18 Planned Spending | 2018-19 Planned Spending | 2019-20 Planned Spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,725,405.00 | 11,725,405.00 | 11,842,338.00 | 11,816,258.00 |
| 2017-18 Planned FTEs | 2018-19 Planned FTEs | 2019-20 Planned FTEs |
|---|---|---|
| 225 | 223 | 221 |
Sub-Program 1.2.3: Enabling Infrastructure
Description: The Enabling Infrastructure sub-program includes the maintenance and ongoing development of the systems and processes linking those who seek federal public service employment opportunities with hiring departments and agencies. The system supports staffing and recruitment activities — including student and graduate recruitment programs.
| Expected results | Performance Indicator | Target | Date to Achieve Target | Actual Results | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | ||||
| Enabling infrastructure will have supported organizational delegation | Staffing system enhancements released on a timely basis |
90% | March 2018 | 100% |
100% |
100% |
# of organizational learning circles/ training activities that are conducted for the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) |
50 | This indicator no longer exists. | 62 | 129 | 297 | |
| 2017-18 Main Estimates | 2017-18 Planned Spending | 2018-19 Planned Spending | 2019-20 Planned Spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,321,258.00 | 7,321,258.00 | 7,433,716.00 | 7,408,634.00 |
| 2017-18 Planned FTEs | 2018-19 Planned FTEs | 2019-20 Planned FTEs |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | 55 | 54 |
Sub-Program 1.3.1: Monitoring
Description: The Monitoring sub program ensures that departments and agencies respect the appointment values and legislative requirements of the PSEA in the context of their delegated authorities and non-delegated authorities retained by the PSC. It includes analysis and feedback to organizations based on results from monitoring tools and activities such as reports and visits.
| Expected results | Performance Indicator | Target | Date to Achieve Target | Actual Results | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | ||||
The Public Service Commission will have monitored delegated and non-delegated staffing authorities, as well as respect for Public Service Employment Act core and guiding values, and will have undertaken targeted outreach to organizations that are of concern. |
% of organizations with delegated staffing authorities that received feedback from the Public Service Commission |
100% |
March 2018 | 100% |
100% |
100% |
| 2017-18 Main Estimates | 2017-18 Planned Spending | 2018-19 Planned Spending | 2019-20 Planned Spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,403,137.00 | 1,403,137.00 | 1,404,803.00 | 1,404,431.00 |
| 2017-18 Planned FTEs | 2018-19 Planned FTEs | 2019-20 Planned FTEs |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | 12 |
Sub-Program 1.3.2: Audit and Data Services
Description: The Audit and Data Services sub-program conducts independent organizational and government-wide audits to support the oversight activities of the PSC; and supplies data services, information, studies and analysis on the Public Service to support the enabling activities of the PSC and of departments and agencies. These contribute to providing objective information, advice and assurance to Parliament, and ultimately Canadians, about the integrity and effectiveness of the appointment process, including the protection of merit and non-partisanship.
| Expected results | Performance Indicator | Target | Date to Achieve Target | Actual Results | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | ||||
Risked-based audits will have provided independent assurance on the integrity of the appointment system |
Percentage of independent audits conducted that meet professional standards |
100% |
March 2018 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
| Provision of data and information will have enabled the Commission and organizations to deliver on their mandates | Percentage of data services provided to clients that are in accordance with established service standards |
85% | March 2018 | 87% |
89% |
87.5% |
Percentage of data services provided that are in accordance with established quality standards |
100% | March 2018 | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| 2017-18 Main Estimates | 2017-18 Planned Spending | 2018-19 Planned Spending | 2019-20 Planned Spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,348,161.00 | 10,348,161.00 | 10,399,546.00 | 10,388,086.00 |
| 2017-18 Planned FTEs | 2018-19 Planned FTEs | 2019-20 Planned FTEs |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | 86 | 85 |
Sub-Program 1.3.3: Investigations
Description: The Investigations sub-program conducts investigations into appointment processes (public servants and members of the public) to ensure that they respect the value of merit, including the absence of political influence. The Investigations sub-program also conducts investigations into allegations of improper political activities by public servants to ensure the respect of the principle of non-partisanship. In exceptional cases, this sub-program may include use of the PSC’s broader audit authority, which covers anything within its mandate as defined in the PSEA.
| Expected results | Performance Indicator | Target | Date to Achieve Target | Actual Results | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | ||||
Timely investigations process that respect procedural fairness will have been used to resolve issues related to staffing and improper political activities within the established standards. |
Percentage of investigations that meet the standard of completion within 215 days |
80% |
March 2018 | 83% |
66% |
76% |
| 2017-18 Main Estimates | 2017-18 Planned Spending | 2018-19 Planned Spending | 2019-20 Planned Spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,461,831.00 | 3,461,831.00 | 3,468,315.00 | 3,466,869.00 |
| 2017-18 Planned FTEs | 2018-19 Planned FTEs | 2019-20 Planned FTEs |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | 31 | 30 |
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