Senior Personnel
The Senior Personnel Secretariat provides advice and support to the Prime Minister and the Clerk of the Privy Council to build a strong, professional and competent public service.
This includes establishing policies and services that:
- Promote high-quality Governor-in-Council appointments
- Facilitate the recruitment and retention of senior personnel
- Plan for future public service leadership needs
- Ensure the leadership development of senior public servants (deputy ministers, heads of agencies, etc.)
Key Links
- Outstanding Achievement Award
- Annex A: Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders - Part I and Part II
- Certification Document (PDF 158 KB)
- Performance Management Program
- Deputy Minister Committees
- Deputy Minister Champions
- Salary Ranges and Maximum Performance Pay for Governor in Council Appointees [ 2012 ] [ 2011 ] [ 2010 ]
- (Archived) Resignation Arbitration - Dingwall vs. Canada (PDF 1.75 MB)
- Position Description Writing Guide for Chief Executive Officer Positions in Crown Corporations
- Terms and Conditions of Employment for Full-Time Governor in Council Appointees
- Building a Crown Corporation Director Profile
- Building a Governor in Council Position Accountability Profile
- Remuneration Guidelines for Part-time Governor in Council Appointees in Agencies, Boards and Commissions Effective October 1, 2000
- Remuneration Guidelines for Part-time Governor in Council Appointees in Crown Corporations Effective October 1, 2000