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Ministry of Finance
Human Resource Plan
Overview

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The Human Resource Plan (HR Plan) overview sets out the strategies of the Ministry of Finance that support the goals and objectives toward achieving the ministry’s Service Plan, as well as supports the goals of the Corporate Human Resource Plan which contributes to the achievement of the Government Strategic Plan.

The Ministry’s vision is To be leaders in sound fiscal and economic management and governance. This vision is embraced by the ministry and is fundamental to the way we work together to achieve the ministry’s four goals:

  1. Maintain a balanced budget annually.
  2. A tax and regulatory climate that supports a strong and vibrant economy and job growth.
  3. Effective financial and resource management and reporting.
  4. A leader in innovative business and people practices.

To effectively respond to the government's Corporate HR Plan to achieve excellence in the Public Service, as well as to meet our ministry’s service plan goals, the Ministry of Finance HR Plan will help in the development of our workforce, focusing on our ministry’s vision and the competencies needed to achieve our organizational needs.

The following provides an overview of the Ministry of Finance HR Plan goals, objectives, strategies and performance measures, and are aligned with the ministry’s Service Plan Goal 4.

HR Goal Objective Strategy Performance Measure
1. Effective People Strategy.
1.1 Every staff member understands their ministry, division and branch service plans/business plans and has the opportunity to provide input.
1.1.1 The Ministry is committed to developing a positive and innovative culture that can contribute to the success of the organization.

Percentage of staff who are aware and understand ministry, division and branch goals.

Percentage of staff that believe their work is meaningful.

2. Proactive and Visionary Leadership.
2.1 Encourage and build on staff leadership interests, and promote proactive and visionary leadership within the ministry.
2.1.1 Strengthen leadership skills.

2.1.2 Identify, support and provide leadership learning and development strategies and opportunities.

Percentage of staff satisfied that the person they report to is an effective leader.


3. Performance Focused Workforce.
[SP Goal 4]
3.1 Every staff member is motivated to achieve a high level of performance for their clients.
3.1.1 Ensure that all staff have the necessary direction, support and tools to deliver a high level of performance by developing programs and initiatives that encourage high performance.

Percentage of staff with an EPDP. [SP Goal 4]

Percentage of staff that feel their work unit is sufficiently focused on results.

4.

Learning and Innovative Organization.
[SP Goal 4]

4.1 Staff receive support in meeting their learning, innovation and growth goals.
4.1.1 Staff are encouraged to learn, be innovative and take reasonable risks in achieving their work related objectives.

4.1.2 Provide staff with information and access to training and learning opportunities.

4.1.3 Encourage and facilitate the reasonable movement of staff:
  • within the ministry;
  • within the broader public service as operational parameters permit.

Percentage of staff that believe they work in an environment that encourages them to think of innovative ways to do their work.

Percentage of staff that feel the quality of training and development received is satisfactory.

Percentage of staff that feel they have adequate opportunities to develop their skills. [SP Goal 4]

5. Flexible and Motivating Work Environment.
5.1 A flexible organization that strives to meet both personal needs and corporate requirements.
5.1.1 Explore and implement flexible work arrangements.

Percentage of staff that feel the ministry promotes a healthy balance between work and personal commitments.


6. Progressive Employer/ Employee Relations.
6.1 To have a ministry that has a positive work environment built on respectful and collaborative relationships.
6.1.1 Promote and encourage appreciation of diversity, respect, collaboration and other ministry values by all employees.

Percentage of staff that feel the person they report to respects their ideas.

SP = Service Plan