Paquette Consulting

Paquette Consulting - Selected Projects 1980-2011 in Organization Design, and Work Description Writing and Classification and Associated Staffing Advice

Note: Mr. Paquette has been providing organization and classification services to federal departments and agencies since 1987 and served as a staff executive responsible for organization design in his last positions in the Public Service. This list is selected to provide the reader with some of the most recent projects he has delivered. Projects involving Executive Group Position Evaluation Plan (EGPEP - Hay Plan) positions are highlighted in yellow; Organization design and analysis projects are highlighted in green. Values for contracts are included back to FY 2008, others can be provided if required.
  1. July 19-December 30, 2011. Change Management, Small Craft Harbours Directorate, Ecosystems and Fisheries Management, DFO. Provide oral and written  advice on group allocation and classification for the creation of national generic work descriptions for client services, real property management and administrative positions of approved regional organizations of the Small Craft Harbours Directorate across Canada, drafting up to ten (10) proposed CO, and AS work descriptions with suggested group and levels and advising management on the potential impact of changes to draft work descriptions on their potential classification. Reference: Dianne Green, Director, Change Management, SCH, Tel: 613-993-18325, Fax:  613-952-6788, E-mail: Dianne.Green@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
  2. August 23, 2011. Classification, Recruitment and Staffing Programs, Correctional Service Canada. Provide a two hour compressed training on the application of the Financial Administration (FI) Classification Standard for the organization and classification team. Reference: Roxanne Anderson, Manager, Classification, Organization Design and Classification, CSC. Telephone: 613-943-8659; Fax: 613-947-1356; E-mail: Roxanne.anderson@csc-scc.gc.ca
  3. May 20 - July 4, 2011. Internal Control Branch, Financial and Materiel Management Operations Directorate, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Reviewed with client proposed key functions of a proposed new generic FI-04, prepared a draft work description for a Senior Financial Manager (Internal Control portfolio), prepared a draft classification rationale, and provided counsel on the basis for the evaluation of the proposed positions. Reference: Martin Krumins, Director Internal Control, DFO. Tel: 613-993-5649; Fax: 613-990-7100; E-mail: Martin.Krumins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
  4. April 28, 2011 - February 15, 2012. Radiation Protection Bureau, Radiation Health Sciences Directorate, Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch, Health Canada. Provide job, activities and responsibilities analysis based on reviewing current work descriptions and other relevant documents; discuss with management in order to clearly define the activities and responsibilities of a specific function, and to identify any issues affecting classification and recommending possible changes; prepare new or revised unique and generic work descriptions in the TBS and Health Canada prescribed format with interview(s) to the point where the description(s) can be classified; prepare rationales of work descriptions drafted for sensitivity analysis by management; and provide advice and guidance on matters pertaining to classification and staffing. Reference: Dr. Antonio, Chief, National Dosimetry Services Division. Telephone: 613-954-6697, Fax: 613-941-3497, E-mail: Antonio.Mattioli@hc-sc.gc.ca, or Dr. Anthony Dawson, Chief, Program Development and Operations Division, Health Canada. Telephone: 613-946-6988, Fax: 613-952-9071; E-mail: Anthony.Dawson@hc-sc.gc.ca
  5. March - July 2011. Executive Group Services and Management Development, Human Resources Branch, Environment Canada. Provided advice to the ADM HR on the clarification of roles of a CFO vs. a CIO with options for restructuring for the use of the ADM HR, and the DM, provided advice on the interdepartmental relativity of the EC CIO for possible reclassification, provided counsel on the restructuring and transformation of the Enforcement Branch, drafted an EX work description for the position of Director Informal Resolution Services, and drafted new work descriptions for the positions of ADM Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and ADM, Executive and for the Communications Branch, the Director National Programs, and Director Program Communications. Reference: Carole E. Lemay, Director Executive Group Services and Management Development, Tel: 819-994-3447, Fax: 819-994-1939, E-mail: Carole.E.Lemay@ec.gc.ca
  6. February 14 - June 30, 2011. Classification, Recruitment and Staffing Programs, Correctional Service Canada. Provide job evaluation services for the classification of work descriptions and the writing of classification rationales, and provide organizational design services based on policies, practices, tools and other support services; and provide advice and guidance to management on classification needs and organizational design and other related projects. Reference: Line Lamarche, A/Director, Organizational Design and Resourcing, CSC. Telephone: 613-947-2355; Fax: 613-947-1356; E-mail: Line.Lamarche@cac-scc.gc.ca
  7. September 2010 - March 31, 2011. Executive Services, Human Resource Operations, HRB, Public Works and Government Services Canada. Provide organization and classification services for the updating or writing of up to 24 EX positions in Corporate Services, Human Resources Branch, Financial Services, Information Services. Reference: Nancy Pike, Director, Executive Services. Telephone: 819-934-5463, Fax: 819-956-6060, E-mail:Nancy.Pike@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  8. March 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011. Radiation Protection Bureau, Environmental And Radiation Health Sciences Directorate, Healthy Environments And Consumer Safety Branch, Health Canada. Provide organization and classification and job writing services to the management of RBP including: carrying out organizational, job activity and/or responsibilities analysis of individual positions and/or of sub-components of the Program Development and Operations Division; reviewing existing work descriptions and/or identify the need to create new positions or revise existing positions and recommend appropriate changes as required; prepare organization change proposal reports affecting one or more positions and their occupational group allocation and implementation plan; prepare other documentation as required to implement organization change proposals and plans; provide advice and guidance on organization and classification issues, such as work description writing, job evaluation, classification jurisprudence, and other tools and types of support services to meet the organizational requirements of the division. Reference: Dr. Anthony Dawson, Chief, Program Development and Operations Division, Health Canada. Telephone: 613-946-6988, Fax: 613-952-9071; E-mail: Anthony.Dawson@hc-sc.gc.ca
  9. October - December 2010. Office of the Associate Deputy Minister of Justice, Francophonie Justice in Official Languages and Legal Dualism. Department of Justice. Provide classification and recruitment counsel to resolve the allocation of one or more new EC positions including, reviewing all documentation related to this new position in previous attempts to create a valid work description that will meet your operational needs and attract qualified candidates (including prior work descriptions, operational plans, organization charts, basis for the creation of this position (change in FJOLLD service requirements to the public, change in policy, new mandate etc.), meet and discuss options, and draft a preliminary summary on the primary purpose of the position, and its consequent group allocation the creation of new work descriptions, the preparation of a draft classification rationale and the provision of related classification advice, and statements of merit. Reference: Anne Des Ormeaux. Senior Counsel – Legal Dualism. 613-952-0516, fax 613-946-3106; E-mail: ADesorme@JUSTICE.GC.CA
  10. October - November 2010. Search and Rescue, Maritime Safety Systems, Maritimes Services Directorate, Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Update the work description for the position of SAR Mission Coordinator (an existing GT-05) based on a review of regional management and union comments and views on the essential duties that need to be incorporated in the description, and related PAA information, operational (business or work) plans, organization charts, and related (supervisor) work descriptions useful for defining the context of the work, draft a new generic work description to be used as a National Model Work Description using the TBS OCHRO 2004 Guidelines for work description writing addressing the requirements of the GT classification standard; prepare a draft classification rationale for classifying as the basis of sensitivity analysis of any proposed changes. Review and discuss suggested changes with the manager, and produce a revised, final text the work description and draft rationale to reflect these changes. Reference: Kristen Bond, Acting Manager, Search and Rescue, CCG. Tel: (613) 990-3119; Fax: (613) 996-8902; E-mail: Kristen.Bond@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
  11. August - November 2010. Environmental Response, Maritime Safety Systems, Maritimes Services Directorate, Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Create a new work description for the position of Response Specialist (an existing GT-03) based on a review of documents arising from labour-management discussions on early drafts as part of seeking consensus on a possible model for these positions under DFO’s newly adopted national model work description approach, using the TBS OCHRO 2004 Guidelines for work description writing addressing the requirements of the GT classification standard; prepare a draft classification rationale for classifying as the basis of sensitivity analysis of any proposed changes. Review and discuss comments and suggested changes from each of the five Regional Superintendents and the senior advisor, and produce a revised, final text the work description and draft rationale to reflect these changes. Reference: Nora Mc Cleary, Senior Advisor, Environmental Response, CCG. Tel.: (613) 990-6718 Fax: (613) 996-8902, E-mail: Nora.McCleary@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
  12. July - August 2010. Materiel and Procurement Services, Financial and Materiel Management Operations, Chief Financial Officer Sector, Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Provide organization and classification services to draft up to seven new/revised proposed national model work descriptions reflecting the work of the positions as discussed and in line with the intent of the October 11 2007 (rev July 2010) discussion paper on MM within DFO, and draft classification rationales. Reference: Larry Eirikson, Manager, Special Project Management. Telephone: 613-993-6957, Fax: 613-991-1297; E-mail: Larry.Eirikson@DFO-MPO.gc.ca
  13. June 2010 - September 2010. Internal Audit Directorate, Office of the Deputy Minister, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Provide organization, classification, and work description development services in consultation with the Office of the Comptroller General (for interdepartmental relativity) and management of the IAD, prepare five new prototype work descriptions and draft classification rationales for the new Professional Practices unit, and prepare new prototype generic internal audit work descriptions for the Audit Unit (AS-01 to AS-07) and explore an advise on classification or classification allocation issues (AS-FI). Reference: Yolaine Maisonneuve, Director Professional Practices. Telephone: 613-993-1598; Fax: 613-990-0164; E-mail: Yolaine.Maisonneuve@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
  14. April - August 2010. Director Infrastructure and Environment Issues Management, Chief of Staff (Infrastructure and Environment), ADM (Infrastructure and Environment), DND. Provide an analysis of the Directorate Organizational Structure and each of the existing positions at the EX minus 1, EX minus 2 and Management Training Program (MTP) levels, develop a proposed new organization to more effectively deliver services to the CoS and to the ADM, and write job descriptions and classification rationales therefore, and a description of standard assignments which could be used for the use of students. Reference: Dominique Lemieux, Director Infrastructure and Environment issues Management. Tel; 613-995-1064, Fax: 613-995-1031, E-mail: Dominique.Lemieux@forces.gc.ca
  15. December 2009 - March 2010. Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, Department of Justice. Provide organization and classification services for the creation of four new or revised work descriptions and related classification and staffing documentation (statements of merit, justifications) for IS and PM positions of the Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime. Reference: Joanne Taché, Senior Counsel. Telephone: 613-957-4681; Fax: 613-941-3498; E-mail: joanne.tache@ombudsman.gc.ca
  16. November 2009 - June 2010. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Economic Analysis and Statistics, Policy Sector. Provide organization and classification counsel and support to the Director General EAS to act on the agreement of the OCCOE that the DG EAS could proceed to develop a new proposed national model work description for a senior statistics position in the regions to replace model 768, and to develop a variant of that model for the Quebec Region to reflect its dual role in statistics and licensing. In addition to provide O&C counsel and support for the development of a new/revised work description for the Chief Statistical Services to reflect the new statistical governance model of DFO developed as part of the Statistical Renewal Initiative, and counsel as appropriate on the governance model. The work included the development of the work descriptions, draft classification rationales for sensitivity analysis of proposed changes, consult with and advise regional directors, and produce final texts acceptable to all. Reference: Robert Elliott, DG Economic Analysis and Statistics, Strategic Policy Sector, DFO. Telephone: 613-993-8597; Fax: 613-991-3254, E-mail: ElliottR@DFO-MPO.GC.CA
  17. October 2009 - November 2009. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Sector, Central and Arctic Region. Provide a review and update of the position of Regional Director, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, Central and Arctic Region including a work description in the Executive Position Evaluation Plan (Hay Plan) and a draft classification rationale to demonstrate if it can be brought into line with the RD’s FAM of other DFO Regions, i.e. as an EX-02 (if of course justifiable) reflecting the changes in the mandate, funding and organizational structure of FAM in C&A. Reference: Burt Hunt, Regional Director FAM, Central and Arctic Region, Tel: 204-983-5271, Fax : 204-983-2401, E-mail: Burt.Hunt@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
  18. June 2009 - March 2011. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Sector, Director Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR). Provide organization and classification services to the Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Sector to facilitate the definition, development and acceptance of National Model Work Descriptions for the various positions that constitute the Area Office model Commerce Officer Positions including coaching FAM managers on the differences in occupational groups, the primary purpose of a position and how that is defined, and the drafting of model work descriptions and revising said descriptions as required to gain acceptance from all DFO regions across Canada. Reference: Dianne Green, Director, Integrated Planning & Reporting, Tel: (613) 993-2055, Fax: 613-990-5303, E-mail: Dianne.Green@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
  19. September 2009 - March 2010. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Sector, Director Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR). Provide organization and classification services to the Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Sector to facilitate the definition, development and acceptance of National Model Work Descriptions for the various positions that constitute the fisheries licensing function positions defined in the National Regional Organization Structure approved in July 2009 including coaching FAM managers on the differences in occupational groups, the primary purpose of a position and how that is defined, and the drafting of model work descriptions and revising said descriptions or creating variances where necessary as required to gain acceptance from all DFO regions across Canada. Reference: Dianne Green, Director, Integrated Planning & Reporting, Tel: (613) 993-2055, Fax: 613-990-5303, E-mail: Dianne.Green@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
  20. July 2009 - September 2009. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Science Sector, Office of the Departmental Diving Safety Officer. Conduct an analysis and prepare a report on the potential impact of diving roles on the classification of positions, classified under a number of classification standards, specifically RES, REM, BI, ENG, EG-ESS, GT and AS, and prepare a new work description and statement of merit for the position of Departmental Diving Safety Officer. Reference: Jeremy Stewart, National Diving Safety Coordinator, Tel: (204) 984-0946 Fax: (204) 984-2404, E-mail: Jeremy.Stewart@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
  21. April 2 - 24, 2009. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Sector, Director Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR). Provide advice and guidance through a review of documentation on the location and roles of Aboriginal Program Managers in regional offices across Canada, and the development of a position paper defining the issues FAM is facing in fisheries renewal and the change in direction this presents in terms of allocation, of these Aboriginal Program positions. Present the position paper to regional Aboriginal directors for questioning and discussion as the basis for determining the future occupational group allocation of these positions. Reference: Dianne Green, Director, Integrated Planning & Reporting, Tel: (613) 993-2055, Fax: 613-990-5303, E-mail: Dianne.Green@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
  22. March 2 – May 15, 2009. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Corporate Classification. Prepare final classification committee report (rationales) on the EC classification for each of the forty-six (46) generic work descriptions (for positions previously classified as ES and SI positions) based on committee rating decisions and notes to enable the conversion to the EC to take place as planned. Reference: Jennifer Ford, Senior Corporate Classification Advisor, Tel: (819) 994-0264: Fax: (819) 953-1271, E-Mail: jennifer.ford@hrsdc-rhdsc.gc.ca
  23. 14 January – 30 June 2009. Canadian Transport Agency, Communications Directorate. Provided organization design and classification services including organizational analysis and classification consulting with respect to the structure and content of the Canadian Transportation Agency’s Communications Directorate, written and oral advice to the Director and to the Chair and CEO for the creation of a new organization and up to twelve new AS, CS, and IS work descriptions. Reference: Jacqueline Bannister, Director of Communications. Tel: 819-953-7666, Fax: 819-953-8353, E-mail: jacqueline.bannister@otc-cta.gc.ca
  24. October 2008 – January 2009. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Office of the Director General, Finance and Administration. Provide advice on the design (writing and evaluation for allocation and level) of national and regional model work descriptions for FI positions in DFO. Write as required revised work descriptions, and provide counsel on the potential rating as FI’s of various approaches. Reference: Susan MacGowan, DG F&A – now CFO, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Telephone: 819-956-8188, Fax: 819-956-8193, or Martin Krumins, Senior Finance Manager, Telephone: 613-993-5649, Fax: 613-990-7100
  25. October 2008. Department of Justice. Office of the Associate Deputy Minister of Justice, Francophonie Justice in Official Languages and Legal Dualism. Produce an analysis of Department’s classification committee evaluation for each the positions Conseiller principal, Recherche sociologique sur le dualisme juridique (an ES-06) and Analyste, Recherche sociologique sur le dualisme juridique (CMNCR4177T) (an ES-03) to identify possible errors in the evaluation of these positions for ES and EC rating, and produce a statement of merit criteria for the position of Senior Counsel – Legal Dualism (Position Number CMNCR4181C) (up to one (1.0) consulting day). Reference: Anne Des Ormeaux. Senior Counsel – Legal Dualism. 613-952-0516, fax 613-946-3106
  26. September 2008 - March 2009. Canadian Judicial Council. Prepare three work descriptions two of which are proposed EX-01’s including rationales and relativity studies if required for the positions of Directors of Strategic Issues Management and Committees Management as recommended in the organizational model proposed in 2007 and approved by CJC Executive Committee chaired by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada (Rt. Hon. Beverley Mclachlin, PC) in August of 2008. Reference: Norman Sabourin, Executive Director and Senior General Council, CJC Office Tel: (613) 288-1566, ext. 301, or Karen Jack, Program Manager, Tel: 613-288-1566-305, Fax: (613) 288-1575
  27. July 2008. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. FAM, Conservation and Protection. Prepare work description and draft classification rationale for the position of Chief, Enforcement Training and Recruitment (AS). Reference: Gerald Poirier, Chief ETR, Tel: 613-990-0115
  28. June 2008. Library and Archives Canada. Documentary Heritage Collection Sector. Prepare an SI-07/EC-08, special advisor position at direction of Bob McIntosh the DG CASCB. Reference Sylvie Dagenais-Essiambre then Senior Human Resources Advisor at LAC, now Senior Human Resources Consultant at CTA, Telephone: 819-953-9847 Fax: 819-953-9842
  29. May 2008 - March 31, 2009. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Aboriginal Policy and Governance Directorate, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management. Provide Organization Analysis and design advice and documentation for, the implications of the Fisheries Renewal Initiative for its implications for the operation and structure of the Aboriginal Policy and Governance Directorate to identify modifications require for the more efficient and effective management of the Directorate prepare two new or revised Hay Plan work descriptions, and up to five non-Hay Plan work descriptions to bring them into line with new requirements, develop draft classification rationales and prepare relativity studies for each as required. In addition provide selection profiles or other statements of merit criteria for the staffing of each position and provide general counsel on classification and operational staffing ways and means to achieve the implementation of a revised organization. Reference: David Balfour, DG APG (613) 993-2574
  30. May 2008 – February 2009. Library and Archives Canada. Human Resources and Government Records Branch for the Government Records Branch. Develop a model work description to create a position capable of addressing the issues arising for Library and Archives Canada, and its Government Records Branch, from the new authority being given to LAC for the development of a framework for the management of the records of the Government of Canada in a pro-active manner, ideally in the ES/EC range of work at a possible level of ES-05 (if appropriate) in close consultation with LAC HR Classification Authorities. Develop the work description and preliminary rating for the consideration of management for a senior position. Subsequently develop Model ES4, 3, and 2 work descriptions reporting to the ES-05 developed initially as well as preliminary ratings. Prepare the classification committee reports subsequent to the rendering of classification decisions by the committees. References: Louise Berger, Organization and Classification Advisor Human Resources Operations Section Telephone: 819-934-4488, Fax: 819-934-5393, or, Jean-Stéphen Piché, Director General, Government Records Branch, Tel: 819-934-7430, Fax: 819-934-7534
  31. May 2008 - March 2009. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Oceans Habitat and Species at Risk Sector (PPC). Develop a national model organization structure for the Oceans Habitat and SAR Sector based on preliminary high level org structure through consultations with each region and prepare a draft report for second order consultation with regions developing logic structures for regional variances if required and/or appropriate and assemble and finalize the draft report on each region into a final report. Reference: David Villeneuve (613) 990-5669, fax: (613) 949-0304.
  32. April - September 2008. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Central and Arctic Region. Carry out an Organizational Design Project for the Management of the Central and Arctic Region to assess whether existing administrative positions in eighteen (18) offices across the Central and Arctic Region are appropriately classified as CR-04, i.e. determine whether there is coincidence between the work of the incumbents and their or a valid work description through the conduct of a review of assigned work (desk audits) of representative sample of up to nine incumbents. Reference: Helen Fast, Manager, Oceans Programs Division, Winnipeg. Tel: 204-984-3483, Fax: 204-984-2403, who served as project manager for the Regional Management Team.
  33. April 2008 - January 2009. Canadian Human Rights Commission. Produce an organizational analysis of the Financial Services Section of the Financial and Administrative Services Division of CHRC, identifying alternative options for the structuring of the organization and write and provide draft rationales for the classification rationales of eight new unique or model AS and FI work descriptions for the Financial Services Section based on the option for organization design approved by management. Reference: Denis Pelchat, Manager (proposed Director) Finance and Administration Division Telephone: 613-943-9041
  34. April - November 2008. Canadian Human Rights Commission. Write and provide and draft a revised work description and draft rationale in the Hay Plan for the proposed position of Director F&AD, and for a new position of Manager Administrative Services and Departmental Security Officer, and work descriptions and draft rationales for the classification of new unique or model AS and PG work descriptions for the Administrative Services Section based on the option for organization design approved by management. Reference: Denis Pelchat, Manager (proposed Director) Finance and Administration Division Telephone: 613-943-9041
  35. February - March 2008. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. OHSAR, HMD, EAMP. Conduct up to four on-site interviews (also referred to as reviews of assigned work, or desk audits) with the incumbent BI-05’s and the incumbent BI-04’s in Environmental Assessment and Major Projects (EAMP) to provide an assessment of the current work being done by the incumbents in comparison to proposed NMWD’s. Prepare reports on each identifying whether the work assigned and carried out is coincident with the work described in the NMWD assigned to the incumbents’ positions noting where there is not a coincidence and whether the non-coincidence is significant enough to impact on the classification. Prepare a summary report identifying what the differences are and if they are significant enough to affect the allocation of the work of the incumbents. Reference: Ginny Flood. National Director EAMP. Telephone: 613-991-6355; Fax: 613-993-7493
  36. January 2008. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Policy Sector. Economic Analysis and Statistics Directorate. Prepare a work description and draft classification rationale for a new position of Chief Statistician, DFO as an ES-07/EC-08. Reference: Robert Elliot, Director Economic Analysis and Statistics. Tel: 613-993-8597, Fax: 991-3254
  37. December 2007 - December 2008. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, Fisheries Renewal. Provide O&C counsel and preparation or editing of prepared work descriptions, on the allocation options in going forward i.e. whether EC NMWD’s or CO NMWD’s and their applicability. Reference: Nadia Bouffard Director, Resource Management - Special Projects. Tel: 613-998-3111, Fax: 613-954-1407, or Gina L Sinclair A/Director, Fisheries Renewal. Tel: n/a, Fax: 613-990-4111.
  38. November 2007 - March 2008. Canadian Human Rights Commission. Produce an organizational analysis of the Administrative Services Section of the Financial and Administrative Services Division of CHRC, identifying alternative options for the structuring of the organization. Reference: Denis Pelchat, Manager (proposed Director) Finance and Administration Division Telephone: 613-943-9041
  39. November 2007 - March 2008. Canadian Human Rights Commission. Provide advice on the organizational basis for the creation of the position of Director Resolution Services, and draft a work description and classification rationale using the Executive Group Evaluation Plan. Reference, Ian Fine, Director General and Senior General Counsel, Dispute Resolution. (613) 943-9090
  40. August - December 2007. Canadian Judicial Council. Carry out an organizational analysis of the CJC Office (also referred to as the Secretariat) to determine organizational models with a recommendation for choice of model for the consideration of the CJC Executive Committee chaired by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada (Rt.Hon. Beverley Mclachlin, PC). Reference: Norman Sabourin, Executive Director and Senior General Council, CJC Office. (613) 288-1566, ext. 301, fax (613) 288-1575
  41. November 2007. Industry Canada. Science and Innovation Sector, OADM. Prepare one ES/EC work description for a Special Advisor to the ADM. Reference: Natalie Brose, OADM Coordinator. 613-954-3915
  42. October 2007 - May 2008. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Executive Group Services. Draft work descriptions, executive classification rationales, relativity studies, Treasury Board Submission content for the classification of an EX-04 position and provide counsel and explanations for senior DFO managers and TB Analysts as required. Reference: Suzan Molinski, Director Executive Group Services, DFO. (613) 990-0073
  43. September - November 2007. Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Communications Branch. Provide with respect to three positions, work descriptions, draft rationales, justifications for reclassifications, statements of merit, and justification for the appointment of an incumbent to a reclassified position. Reference: Edison Stewart, Director General, Communications Branch, CIC. Telephone: 613-941-7042, Fax: 613-941-7099.
  44. August - September 2007. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Policy Sector, SPC. Prepare a work description integrating elements of 3 former positions into a Sector IM/IT and Web Management Coordinator (AS) and a new work description for the Director SPC (EX). Reference: Lucie Lortie, Director SPC, Policy Sector DFO (613-991-4842, FAX 613-993-6958.
  45. July - December 2007. Canada Public Service Agency. Develop up to twenty (20) model work descriptions for conversion of ES and SI positions to the EC Group using both the current ES and SI Classification Standards and the EC Classification Standard, and prepare classification committee decision reports for the classification of these work descriptions under the EC Standard. Reference: Tara Yetts, Corporate Manager, Organization and Classification, Human Resources Strategies. (613) 948-7842
  46. July - August 2007. Canadian Human Rights Commission. Provide advice on the possible classification of the Senior General Counsel of the CHRC, and prepare a work description and classification rationale for a senior LA classification (LA3B), including relativity with other senior LA positions with the Department of Justice for classification. Reference, Mme Hélène Goulet, Secretary General, (613) 943-9134, or Sylvie Hébert, Human Resources Advisor, (613) 943-9024
  47. June 2007 - March 2008. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Oceans Habitat and Species at Risk Sector (PPC). Develop and approach for the preparation of EC work descriptions for existing ES work descriptions in OHSARS in liaison with the DFO Organization and Classification Centre of Expertise. Reference: David Villeneuve (613) 990-5669, fax: (613) 949-0304.
  48. May 2007. Department of Justice. Policy Centre for Victim Issues. Provide advice on and prepare a new work description and draft classification rationale for the creation of a new position of Northern Victims Service Coordinator, serving both PCVI at DOJ and the Public Prosecutions Service of Canada. Reference: Catherine Kane, Senior Counsel/Director PCFI 613-957-4690.
  49. May - December 2007. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Oceans Habitat and Species at Risk Sector (PPC). Carry out a review of assigned work (desk audit) of a representative sample of BI-03 positions in those regions willing to participate to determine if there is coincidence between the subject positions and the National Model Work Description for BI-03 positions in OHSARS in liaison with the DFO Organization and Classification Centre of Expertise. Reference: David Villeneuve (613) 990-5669, fax: (613) 949-0304.
  50. May 2007 - March 31, 2008. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Aboriginal Policy and Governance Directorate, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management. Provide Organization Analysis and design advice and documentation for, but not limited to, the implementation the Integrated Aboriginal Policy of DFO at headquarters and in the regions, and provide classification and staffing services for executive and non-executive positions. Reference: David Balfour, DG APG 613) 993-2574
  51. April 2007 - March 2008. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, OHSARS, Habitat Program Services Branch. Conduct an organizational analysis of the existing positions and requirements of the Habitat Information Services Group, drawing on a previously prepared document and adjusting as required based on evidence, then prepare work descriptions to a classifiable state, and provide operational staffing services to staff said positions. Reference Wendy Morrell Advisor Habitat Information Tel 613-991-1282, fax 613-993-3321, or Doug May then the A/Director HPSB, now Manager SPC at Public Safety Canada, Tel: 613-949-1508
  52. March 2007. Natural Resources Canada, Office of the ADM Minerals and Metals Sector. Carry out an organizational analysis to develop up to three possible options for a redesign of the top two management levels of the Minerals and Metals Sector. Reference: Wanda Hoskin, Senior Policy Advisor to the ADM, 613-996-1069
  53. December 2006 - March 31, 2007. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Aboriginal Policy and Governance Directorate, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management and OCCOE. Complete a detailed classification review and update of position 116 in the Aboriginal Policy and Governance Program in Ottawa and if warranted participate in a classification committee for the position and prepare the committee report. Reference: David Balfour, DG APG (613) 993-2574; Kathryn Swedlo, Senior National Organization and Classification Advisor, Nanaimo BC. Telephone: 250-756-7301; Fax: 250-729-8370
  54. November - December 2006. Canadian Human Rights Commission. Provide advice on the allocation of a senior management position (newly created DG Knowledge Centre) to the LA or EX Groups, and draft and appropriate work description. Reference, Ian Fine, Director General and Senior General Counsel, Dispute Resolution. (613) 943-9090
  55. August - October 2006. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Policy Sector. Develop up to twenty five (25) National Model Work Descriptions (NMWDs) for conversion of ES and SI positions to the EC Group using both the current ES and SI Classification Standards and the EC Classification Standard to ensure the models are classifiable under both current and the EC Classification Standards. Reference: Lucie Lortie, Director, Sector Planning and Coordination Directorate, Policy Sector. (613) 991-4842
  56. July 2006. Canadian Judicial Council. Review the senior legal complement of the Canadian Judicial Council secretariat, provide advice on organizational strategies to address workload issues of the senior level of the Secretariat, and draft both work descriptions and evaluation rationales for two senior law (LA) positions. Reference: Norman Sabourin, Executive Director and Council, CJC Secretariat. (613) 288-1566, ext. 301, fax (613) 288-1575
  57. July - August 2006. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Habitat Management and Environmental Science. Habitat Program Services Branch. Prepare work descriptions and classification rationales for a new proposed ES-05 strategic planning and policy analyst, and a revised ES-06 broadening its mandate to incorporate supervising this position. Reference: Brian Torrie, Director HPSB. (613) 993-7354, fax (613) 993-7493.
  58. May - August 2006. Canadian Firearms Centre (RCMP) Miramichi, NB. Carry out an organizational, job activities, and responsibilities analysis of the Central Processing Site (CPS); carry out a review of existing work descriptions for each of the eleven existing kinds of positions, i.e. CR, PM, AS and recommend changes as appropriate, including in particular the merits of the possible merging of existing positions, draft up to fourteen revised or new generic or unique work descriptions for the approx. 300 positions of the CPS. Reference: Lyne Deshaies then Manager, Operations CPS (now at AAFC 613-759-6967), Jim Burns Acting Manager Operations CPS 506-624-5733, fax (506) 624-5024
  59. June - July 2006. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Portfolio Coordination Secretariat. Provide work description writing and evaluation services for the creation of new ES 6, ES5, and AS work descriptions to implement the organization design for the Portfolio Coordination Secretariat approved by the Deputy Minister. Reference: Louise Mignault, Director 613-759-1062, Fax: (613) 759-1195
  60. February - March 2006. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Portfolio Coordination Secretariat. Provide organization design services to conduct an analysis conduct of an analysis of PCS and the development of recommendations on possible alternative structures, classification, staffing strategies, and relationships with the client organizations of PCS. Reference: Louise Mignault, Director 613-759-1062, Fax: (613) 759-1195
  61. February - March 2006. Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Develop new “role profiles” (work descriptions) using the CIHR proprietary Job Evaluation Standard, for fifteen positions in the Evaluation and Analysis Directorate. Reference: Peggy Borbey, Director, Evaluation and Analysis. 613-941-4350, Fax: (613) 954-1800
  62. January - February 2006. Department of National Defence, ADM Information Management. Prepare revisions and updates to the work descriptions and evaluation reports on three Hay Plan positions, the Directors General, IM Project Delivery, IM Strategic Direction, and IM Technology (all existing and proposed EX-03s). Reference: MGen Glynne A. G. Hines (613) 992-5420, fax (613) 995-2189
  63. September 2005. Department of Justice, Policy Sector, Policy Integration and Coordination, Office of the Director General. Draft a generic EC work description for each of the ES-06, ES-05, and ES-04 work descriptions used in the Evaluation Division/ program evaluation field at DOJ including the mapping of the ES factors on to the EC model, and submit the texts to the project leader and/or team for review and comment. Reference: Stan Lipinski A/Deputy DG, PICS (Intergovernmental and External Relations Division) (613) 941-2267, or Clair Pelletier, Policy Classification Advisor. (613) 941-1857
  64. May - June 2005. Department of Justice. Francophonie, Justice in Official Languages and Legal Dualism. Assist the General Counsel (Suzanne Poirier) address the organization and classification issues associated with key positions of Francophonie, Justice in Official Languages, and Legal Dualism in the Office of the Associate Deputy Minister of Justice Michel Bouchard through producing a new/revised work description and associated classification rationales and statements of qualifications for the Counsel and Manager Access to Justice in Both Official Languages, the position of administrative officer for the Justice in Official Languages Unit and for the General Counsel and Director FJOLLD in the Office of the Associate DM Michel Bouchard. Reference: Suzann Poirier, General Counsel FJOLLD. (613) 952-1119, fax (613) 946-3106
  65. April - May 2005. Department of Justice, Office of the Associate Deputy Minister of Justice Michel Bouchard. Assist the EA and Counsel to the Associate DM of Justice Michel Bouchard to address the organization and classification issues associated with the executive assistant and administrative positions in the Office of the Associate Deputy Minister of Justice Michel Bouchard by drafting work descriptions and classification rationales for a proposed Senior Counsel position and two administrative positions. Reference: Joanne Taché, Senior Counsel Office of the Associate DM of Justice Michel Bouchard. (613) 957-4681, (613) 941-4074
  66. March 2005. Department of Justice. Francophonie, Justice in Official Languages and Legal Dualism. Prepared an organizational proposal, two work descriptions and related classification rationales and statements of qualifications for the placement of the team of researchers engaged to develop reference tools to assist legal counsel in the Department of Justice, and legal counsel across Canada understand the implications of the socio-cultural nature of Bi-Juralism, and the increased risk of avoidable litigation owing to the different socio-cultural linguistic practices (and hence interpretations) of the bi-juralistic law of Canada by different cultures, and in different provincial and territorial jurisdictions within which federal law is applied across Canada. Reference: Anne Des Ormeaux, Counsel. (613) 952-0516
  67. December 2004 - March 2005. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Oceans and Habitat Sector (PPC). Provide organization design services to identify based on analysis of organization charts, analysis of work descriptions, interviews with managers nationally, the optimal structure of national model work descriptions for the 400 biologists of the sector. Present the proposed structuring of the positions to regional managers, review feedback from employees, make recommendations on changes in the structure of positions and/or structure of regional organizations, incorporate feedback received, and liaise with the DFO Centre of Expertise in Classification. Reference: Valerie Heaman Senior Advisor (now at DND (613) 992-2671) and David Villeneuve (613) 990-5669, fax: (613) 949-0304.
  68. December 2004. Department of Justice, Office of the Deputy Minister. Assist the Acting EA to the Deputy Minister in preparing a new work description and classification rationale for the position of ADAG Aboriginal Affairs reflecting its horizontal responsibilities, and modifying the proposed Chief Legal Counsel, Public Law (proposed LA 3C) work description/rationale, and that of the new Senior ADM Policy (proposed LA 3C) to ensure clear accountability allocation among the positions as requested by the DM. Reference: Acting EA to the DM and DG Programs Branch (Carolina Giliberti now Executive Director, Departmental Secretariat Health Canada (613) 957-9515), Lyne Coté Director HRPP (613) 941-1879, or Jyoti Grewal Manager, Classification and Org. Design. 613-952-8507
  69. October 2004 - February 2005. PWGSC/TBS, OCIOB, Organizational Readiness Office. Update 25-30 draft model CS Group Generic Work Descriptions incorporating departmental and central agency feedback: review all documentation on the IT Career Continuum Project and comments received on the existing draft generic work descriptions, carry out a thorough review and revision of a set of five core (one for each level) proposed CS work descriptions to incorporate comments received and to streamline texts; carry out a classification evaluation of these five core work descriptions under the CS Classification Standard, and write the classification rationale narrative for the classification of these positions; carry out a revision of up to twenty other current work descriptions bringing them in line with the five core descriptions revised and produce classification rationale narratives in line with the five core work description rationales. Reference: John Devlin Organizational Readiness Executive Director’s Office (613) 948-2925, fax (613) 946-9342
  70. October-November 2004. Department of Justice, Office of the Deputy Minister. Assist the Acting EA to the Deputy Minister in preparing a new work description and classification rationale for the position of Senior ADM Policy subsequent to the retirement of Joy Kane replacing the EX-05 with an LA 3C making revisions as requested by the DM. Reference: Acting EA to the DM and DG Programs Branch (Carolina Giliberti now Executive Director, Departmental Secretariat Health Canada (613) 957-9515), Lyne Coté Director HRPP (613) 941-1879, or Jyoti Grewal Manager, Classification and Org. Design. 613-952-8507
  71. September - December 2004. Department of Justice. Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister Corporate Services (Josée Touchette). Produce revised work descriptions and classification rationales for the positions of Director of Human Resources Policy and Strategic Planning, and the Director of HR Operations, Director General, Human Resources Management, and a revised work description, evaluation and TB Submission for the position of ADM Corporate Services. References: Since Josée Touchette is no longer at Justice, either Corrinne Peppley (now at PSHRMAC 613-957-7176) or Lyne Coté Director HRPP (613) 941-1879, should be able to attest to this project.
  72. September - December 2004. Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Public Rights Administration Directorate. An organization design service to review the operation and management of Public Rights Administration by CIC (some 52 direct positions 23 full time continuing, the rest terms and consultants), plus at least that many more distributed across the Department involved) to identify ways and means to bring CIC Public Rights Administration into compliance with the requirements of the Access to Information Act, the Privacy Act, and the Human Rights Act on a sustainable basis, as quickly as possible, at the lowest total cost to the Department. Reference: Diane Mikaelsson, DG Operational Management and Coordination. (613) 954-9004, Fax. (613) 941-0061 (Ms. Mikaelsson was DG Executive Services at the time of the project)
  73. March 2004 - January 2005. Department of Justice. Public Law Sector. Prepare work descriptions, classification rationales (i.e. proposals for the creation of the subject positions) and statements of qualifications for a new Chief Legal Counsel - Public Law (LA-3C), Senior General Counsel - Domestic Public Law (LA-3B), Senior General Counsel - International Public Law (LA-3B), then within a different organizational configuration for an Associate Chief Legal Counsel - Public Law Group (LA-3B), then preliminary discussion documents for and two increasingly detailed drafts of a Human Resources Plan for the Public Law Sector defining the adequacy of the current complement of LA positions and levels as well as of paralegal positions (SI) and other administrative positions over the planning period – a requirement by HR prior to permitting classification and staffing of senior LA positions. Reference: Oonagh Fitzgerald (613) 866-4132.
  74. July - September 2003. Health Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Strategic Policy and Planning Division. Provide organization design and analysis services to the Director SPP and produce one unique ES-05, one generic ES-04, and one revised ES-06 work descriptions as well as addenda for the ES-04 to create two unique applications of the generic ES-04 work descriptions classifiable under the ES Classification Standard, and liaise as required with HC HR specialists to achieve the classification of these positions. Reference: Catherine Adam, Director SPP (613) 957-7712
  75. June 2003 - March 2004. PWGSC Maintenance Support. Provide Organization Design, classification, and staffing services to assist in the reorganization of the Maintenance Support Unit (approx. 100 positions), evaluate outstanding classification issues (GT, GL) and draft work descriptions and proposed classification rationales and other justification material for the update and/or reclassification of positions. Reference: Jeff Charlebois, Manager (613) 998-8619
  76. April 2003. Department of Justice, Corporate Services Sector (Monique Collette). Provide organization design services to the Senior ADM Corporate Services in the restructuring of the senior levels of the Corporate Services Sector and documentation required to submit the chosen structure to Treasury Board for approval. Reference: Monique Collette was the Senior ADM at the time, now she is the President of ACOA. 506-851-6128; an alternate might be Corrinne Peppley the Director from HR associated with this project (now at PSHRMAC) 613-957-7176
  77. February - March 2003. DIMPD AA for EAS, ADM (IM), DND. Provided organizational functional guidance in work description writing and classification to implement the DND Enterprise Applications Services Concept of Operations, developing and preparing a classification rationale for one EX-03, one EX-02, two proposed CS-05’s, and classification rationales and selection/competency profiles or statements of qualifications for each. Reference: Susan Quinn Tel. (819) 956-1904
  78. January - February 2003. Canadian Space Agency, Financial Planning and Analysis Division. Organization Design services to examine the structure and mandate of the Financial Planning and Analysis Division, make recommendations on possible structures, develop the rationale for its reorganization, and prepare key work descriptions. Reference: Odette St-André (450) 926-4853, Fax: (450) 926-4999
  79. September 2002 - January 2003. Department of Justice. Policy Sector, Office of the Senior ADM. Assist the Senor ADM Policy (Joy Kane) restructure the Policy Sector to create a new position of ADM Policy and to create a new position of Deputy Executive Director of the National Crime Prevention Centre being integrated into the Policy Sector, including the writing of work descriptions (Hay Plan) evaluation reports, and Treasury Board Submissions in support of the creation of the new ADM level position. As Joy Kane has retired. References could be Corrinne Peppley the HR Director involved (now at PSHRMAC, Human Resources Council 613-957-7176), or Michelle Gosselin, DG PICS 613-952-8755.
  80. April 1, 2002 - November 30, 2007. Canadian Federal Pilot’s Association. Provided organization and classification expertise in challenging Transport Canada’s allocation of AO positions to other occupational groups, provided counsel on Transport Canada’s project to create an amended AO Classification Standard, provided expert counsel to the CFPA legal counsel in a Section 58 Challenge on the allocation of three AO positions to other occupational groups, and appeared as an expert witness on behalf of CFPA before the PSLRB hearings chaired by Barry Done November 2007. Decision handed down in September 19, 2008 (Citation: 2008 PSLRB 42) in favour of the CFPA, and two appeals to the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed 2 July 2009. Reference: Greg Holbrook, National Chairman throughout this case. Tel: (613) 230-5476, Fax: 613-230-2668. Or Denis Brunelle, National Vice Chair throughout this project.
  81. April 2002. Justice Canada, Information Management Branch - Consultant. Counsel on strategies for the restructuring of the IM/IT function in Justice Canada, and write two (2) EX work descriptions and evaluation reports. Reference: Simon Labrie (613) 941-3444
  82. July - November 2001. Health Canada, Information/Knowledge Management Division. Carry out an organizational analysis, and suggested redesign to produce a new organization of the Information/Knowledge Management Division to address its rapidly evolving responsibilities, and to serve as a Departmental input to a Treasury Board Study on the structure and organization of the IM/KM function. Reference: Marie Lalonde (Director), 613-946-8011, Fax: (613) 952-6407. ($9,000.00)
  83. April 2001 - March 2002. Health Canada, Information Management Services Directorate. Advise on the UCS classification of IMSD positions, provide quality control on the writing of positions, represent the Branch in the conduct of Branch Reviews with Departmental HR specialists, provide presentations and counsel to IMSD employees, resolve disputes over the description and rating of work descriptions under the existing and UCS standards, provide interdepartmental comparisons and advice on strategic direction. Reference Tonette Allen (Director, RPMS). 613-941-9242
  84. February – September 2001. Department of National Defence, ADM Information Management. Prepare new Hay Plan work descriptions and draft classification rationales for all the executive direct reports to the ADM IM, pursuant to the adoption of the DND IM Strategy, including those of the proposed DG IM Operations, DG IM Strategic Direction, DG IM Project Delivery, DG Knowledge Management and Innovation (all existing and proposed/modified EX-03s); prepare Statements of Qualifications for each of these, and assist the ADM IM and his Chief of Staff with the staffing of the position of DG IMPD (screening candidates, providing advice on dealing with the Public Service Commission over screening criteria, preparing the selection instrument (Qs&As) and rating guide Reference: Howard C. DICKSON, ADM IM (left the department in 2005 or 2006).
  85. February - March 2001. Library Archives Canada. Information Technology Services Branch (now Information Technology Branch). Provided advice and recommendations on strategy for the organization, classification, and staffing of nine senior positions of the merged IT organization to serve both the NLC and the NA, including Two EX positions and evaluation rationales (EX3, DG ITSB; and EX1, Director R&S), three CS5’s and others. Reference: Louis Forget (now retired) was the DG ITSB at the time, whether Peter Bruce the current DG ITB can attest to this I am not sure, but other may be able to. Tel: (819) 997-7223
  86. November 2000 - January 2001 Health Canada Information Management Services Directorate (IMSD). Evaluated the background documentation provided by the DG IMSD for a possible reorganization, conducted an analysis of possible allocation of functions, and developed recommendations on the allocation of functions to create an organization with the flexibility and responsiveness he was seeking. With the general direction approved, drafted the three key EX positions (EX3, CIO; EX-2, Ex.Dir. Client Services Centre, EX-2, Ex.Dir. Network and Systems) and the first level of direct reports (CS5’s) to implement the transformation. Reference: (John Riddle, CIO at the time retired, however the current CIO was present for at least part of that reorganization, Christina Hastings current CIO- Health (613) 954-8713; Fax: (613) 952-8635
  87. May 2000 - March 31, 2001. Public Service Commission, Personnel Psychology Centre. Provide organizational design consulting services to the DG PPC on optional approaches to the description and classification of client services activities. Reference: Maryse Brunet-Lalonde, Director General (613) 996-8841
  88. February 2000 - March 2001. Health Canada, Information Management Services Directorate. Advise on the UCS classification of IMSD positions, provide quality control on the writing of positions, represent the Branch in the conduct of Branch Reviews with Departmental HR specialists, provide presentations and counsel to IMSD employees, resolve disputes over the description and rating of work descriptions under the existing and UCS standards, provide interdepartmental comparisons and advice on strategic direction. Reference Brenda Hayward Project Manager (1999-2000) 613-946-9263, Tonette Allen (Project Manager 2000-2001) (613) 941-9242
  89. July - December 1999. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Central and Arctic Region (Winnipeg). Provided organizational design and functional guidance on, and wrote fourteen (14) work descriptions in UCS format for UCS evaluation, provided advice on the evaluation of UCS work descriptions, provided advice on classification under current standards, and wrote classification rationales for each work description using existing classification standards for AS, PM, CO, IS, ES, BI, CR and ST-SCY to permit immediate classification and staffing. Client Reference: Helen Fast (UCS Coordinator), Tel: (204) 984-3483; Fax: (204) 984-2403
  90. February 1999 - January 2000. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Oceans Sector, Oceans Directorate. Write eighteen new positions in UCS format for UCS evaluation, and write classification rationales for each for current standards (for PM, ES, PC, AS, FI, CR, CO, BI positions) for immediate staffing; liaise with DFO classification specialists on classification. Client Reference: Daniel McDougall, (DG, Oceans): Tel:(613) 990-0001 Fax: (613) 990-4810, or Kathryn Bruce, (former DG, Oceans): Tel: (819) 994-8178; Fax: (819) 953-7177
  91. January 1999 - March 2001. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Oceans Sector. Provided organization design counsel to the ADM Oceans, to the DG Oceans Directorate, and to a number of managers of Oceans and Science in Ottawa and Winnipeg. Wrote work descriptions UCS evaluations, classification rationales, resolved classification issues with respect to level and allocation. Provided counsel on the resolution of UCS writing and assessment issues, quality control reviews and re-writes. Reference: Lorraine Touchette (613) 990-6930
  92. September 1998 - March 1999. The Leadership Network (A Department). Design of new organization: wrote fourteen (14) new work descriptions, including AS, CS, ES, FI, PE, and PM groups of various levels in the UCS format, as well as the rationales required for the TB 330's to classify these positions under the respective (older) standards. Reference: Gilles Vezina telephone (613) 996-9285.
  93. September - October 1998 Canadian Tourism Commission, The Alternative Marketing Services Group Assist in creation of new organization, providing advice and writing an EX and evaluation report, a CO-02 and an IS06 with rationales for TB 330's. Reference: Pierre Gauthier, Telephone 613-954-3956.
  94. September - December 1998. Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. Write forty-one work descriptions in the UCS format, of which thirty (30) were unique, and the other eleven (11) were variations. Reference: Lois Lohmann, telephone (613) 941-7723, or Ian Wilson telephone (613) 941-7731, or Hélène Arial, Telephone (613) 941-7026.
  95. May 1998. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Market and Industry Services. Write four Hay Plan work descriptions for one EX3 and3 EX-1s. Reference: Gilles Lavoie (957-7078) and Chris Klus (of KPMG) (598-3680).
  96. March - April 1996. International Joint Commission, Canadian Branch. Conduct an analysis of the organization to advise the Executive Director and the Canadian Commissioners and Canadian Chair on the efficiency and effectiveness of the existing organization, and on recommendations for change in the structure of the organization, functions and positions required, and staffing strategy. Reference: George Rejohn, Acting Executive Director (613-995-0113).
  97. November - December 1994. Justice Canada, Research and Development Directorate, Office of the Director General. Write eight position descriptions reflecting changes to the mandate of the Director General and creating a series of new positions (EX3, 2 ES7's, 2 ES6s; 2 ES5's, and an ES4. The EX3 produced in English and French, the other positions produced in English only. Provide counsel respecting on two other positions (an ES5, and an IS2) Reference: Richard Berger, Director General (957-8281)
  98. May-October 1993. CEIC, EMPLOYMENT, Occupation and Career Information Branch. Develop rationale for reorganization, structure of reorganization, briefing notes for DM and ADM, write position descriptions, write framework to create special operating agency. Reference: Lionel Dixon, Director General 953-7432, Margaret Roberts, Director Occ Systems 953-7461, and Jo-Ann Sobkow Director Career Information 953-7448.
  99. August - October 1993. CEIC, SPP, Research Coordinator, PPA Provide advice on organization structure and classification options. Write EX-03, 3ES7's, 3ES5's (and wrote 3 additional ES5 variants) with associated draft rationales. Reference: Jean-Pierre Voyer, Research Coordinator, Policy and Program Analysis.
  100. May 1993. CEIC, Strategic Policy and Planning Group, Unemployment Insurance Analysis Directorate. Organizational design, advice on classification and staffing; Revise 1ES7, 1ES5, write 1 ES6 and 2 ES5 job descriptions to reflect new mandate acquired. Reference: Danielle Labonté, Chief U.I.Policy Analysis (997-0087)
  101. January - March 1993. CEIC, SPP, LMOSA, Cross Sectoral Strategies and Analysis Directorate. Provide organization and classification advice to the Director General LMOSA and to the Director CSSA. Draft a mandate and rationale for the organization; recommend an optimal structure for the organization to carry out its mandate. Based on approved mandate and organizational structure chosen, draft up to six position descriptions. Reference: Michael Nicod, Director (994-1780).
  102. November 1992 - July 1993. PSC, Program Evaluation Division. Organization and classification advice on GE conversion for Program Evaluation, Internal Audit, and External Audit for level comparability (PE, AS, ES positions). Draft AS7 AS6, AS5, AS2, CR4, and OCE3 position and work descriptions, develop functions and competencies matrices for the Program Evaluation, Internal Audit, and External Audit position/work units, provide advice on the PE work descriptions of External Audit in relation to maintaining the relativity of work descriptions between External Audit, Internal Audit, and Program Evaluation; preparing and presenting a half-day workshop on the drafting of UCS work descriptions for personnel of Program Evaluation and Internal Audit. Reference: Robert Lahey, Director, Program Evaluation (992-8592)
  103. June - July 1992. CIDA, Institutional Cooperation and Development Services Division. Provision of advice on the clarification of accountabilities and the writing of two position descriptions for three positions to reflect a realignment in accountabilities. Reference: Louise Chartrand, Admin. Assistant to the Director General (994-0021)
  104. March - April 1992. CIDA, Policy, Systems and Liaison Division Canadian Partnership Branch. Provision of advice on organizational design and human resource management issues, write six position descriptions for positions ranging from AS-06 to CR-04. Reference: Jim Hurd, Director, Information Management (997-0593).
  105. 1991. CIDA, Human Resource Planning. Conduct research and analysis to develop a skills / competencies matrix of the Administrative and Support Career Track (CR1-SCY1- OCE1 through AS4) at CIDA to serve as a basis for the development of a Professional Development Plan for the incumbents of positions in this career track. Reference: Sheilagh McFadyen 994-4402.
  106. June 1991. EMR, Technology Marketing Division. Provide counsel on and write a position description for the reclassification of an AS1 position to an AS-2. Reference: Keith Belinko, Director, 995-4267. June 1991
  107. 1991 CEIC, Innovations Branch, SPP. Provide counsel on organization and classification options of EX, ES, and PM positions, draft rationale for reorganization, draft eight position descriptions and rationales. Reference: Louise Bourgault, Director General, 953-1832.
  108. 1991. CEIC, Strategic Policy and Planning Group Office of the Senior ADM. Provide a rating, comparisons, and talking points respecting the classification of an EX 3 position for the Senior ADM. Reference: Larry Gagné, Manager Group Services, 994-2620
  109. 1990. CEIC, Youth Affairs Branch Organizational and program analysis, organizational design, advice on classification and staffing; write one EX job description; write rationale for a reorganization for the consideration of classification. Reference: Judith Moses\Virginia Miller, Director General, Youth Affairs, 997-6406
  110. 1990. CEIC, Strategic Policy and Planning Branch. Organizational and program analysis, organizational design, advice on classification and staffing; write 2 EX, 26 ES, one SI, and one AS work descriptions and rationales. Reference: Ging Wong, Project Manager, Labour Market Outlook and Structural Analysis Directorate, 994-2280 1990
  111. 1990. EMR, Organization and Classification Carry out a study, through interview of key players throughout Surveys and Mapping Sector, of the validity of the classification of EG-ESS and DD positions and the relationship of positions in Sherbrooke to positions in Ottawa in light of the EG-ESS settlement. Reference: Pam Leblanc, 995-9229
  112. 1989. DIAND, Natural Resources and Economic Development Branch. Organizational analysis, write a rationale for submission to TB including the reasons for the change, the proposed changes in structure, the organization and classification implications (actions required by TB) the impact on the ratings of the existing and proposed positions and the resourcing of all EX positions; write three EX and ES job descriptions and associated draft classification rationales. Reference: Hiram Beaubier, DG 997-9381
  113. 1989. EMR, CANMET, Research Program Office. Organization and program analysis, organization design and advice on classification options; write 19 AS, EX, REM, PC, CR, CS, and SCY job descriptions and draft classification rationales; write an analysis of the need for reorganization, and the rationale for the proposed reorganization with a detailed functional analysis for all positions. Reference: Roy Sage, 995-4060
  114. 1989. CIDA, Special Programs Branch, NGO Division. Facilitate the analysis of the organization and allocation of accountabilities to improve effectiveness and efficiency; construct functional analyses of all groups and levels and make recommendations on changes in functions of all 30 PM, CR, and SCY positions. Reference: Kendel Rust, Regional Director Asia, 997-1784
  115. 1988-1989. EMR, CANMET, Technology Marketing Division. Organizational analysis and design, advice on classification, liaison with classification; write 10 AS, CO, ES, EX, IS, CR, and DD job descriptions and draft classification rationales; provide advice on TB presentation. Reference: Dr. Keith Belinko, Director 995-4267
  116. 1988. Public Service Commission. Organizational analysis, advice on classification options; write 3 EX, SM, and AS job descriptions with draft classification rationales; provide advice on drafting the rationale. Reference: Lise Pigeon, Secretary General, 613-996-4814
  117. September - October, 1988. Health and Welfare Canada, Heath Services and Promotion Branch, Health Services Directorate. Provide advice on options open to the client as to the classification of his position, draft one AS-6 position. Reference: Thomas J. McGovern, Manager, Program Administration, Institutional and Professional Services Division, HWC 954-8657 8-9/1988
  118. 1988. DIAND, Natural Resource and Economic Development Branch, Mining Management and Infrastructure Directorate. Organization analysis and design, advice on classification options, liaison with classification, advice on reorganization rationale, wrote 13 EX, ES, CO, PC job descriptions and draft classification rationales. Reference: Dr. Joseph Lazarovich, Director, 997-9828
  119. February - March 1988. EMR, Mineral Policy Sector, Mineral and Metal Commodities Branch. Advice on strategic direction, organizational analysis and design; 12 EX, SM, ES job descriptions; classification rationales and presentations to HR, TB rationale. Reference: William McCann, DG, MMCB 992-4482.
  120. February - March, 1988. EMR, Mineral Policy Sector. Mineral Strategy Branch, International Mineral Affairs Division Reference: Gordon Peeling, Director 995-9466. Organization analysis; one AS job description; reorganization rationale for classification.
  121. December 1987 - February 1988. Environment Canada – National Water Research Institute (NWRI). Organization analysis and advice; write 9 ENG, EG-ESS, AS, and CH job descriptions. Reference: Susan Nameth 416-336-4656
  122. August - September 1987. Transport Canada, Air Statistics and Forecasts Branch. Organization analysis: 16ES, SI, and CR job descriptions. Reference: M.G. (Mike) Baker, Director, Air Statistics and Forecasts Branch 990-3818

    123. AS AN INTERNAL CONSULTANT

  123. May - October 1985.EMR, Mineral Policy Sector Organization design, staffing recommendations for the 150 person Mineral Policy Sector. Reference: Pierre Perron, Associate Deputy Minister.
  124. December 1981 - November 1982. EMR, Mineral Policy Sector Organization design, analysis; write 6 EX/SM job descriptions and reorganization rationale, conduct consultations with classification specialists for TB presentation arguments on appropriate levels. Sponsor positions at classification committee. Reference: C.G. Miller, ADM Mineral Policy Sector
  125. November 1981 - March 1982. EMR, Mineral Policy Sector Development of an employee profile and skills Inventory of the Sector’s 150 employees, and a competencies matrix for all classifications used by the Sector as basis for retraining strategy. Development of training strategy targeted to address skill and knowledge deficiencies. Reference: C.G. Miller, ADM Mineral Policy Sector.
  126. August - December 1981. EMR, Mineral Policy Sector. Provide formal evaluation (assign points and prepare rationale) for conversion of 60 ES positions negotiate/consult with TB over point allocation -- nineteen positions "green-circled", six positions "red-circled", thirty-five positions unchanged. Reference: R.D. Hutchinson (A/ADM), C.G. Miller, ADM Mineral Policy Sector.
  127. April - July 1981. EMR, Mineral Policy Sector. Organization design, analysis; 5 EX, and 60 ES positions; argumentation for Associate DM (Pierre Perron), draft rationale for TBS for reorganization. Sponsor of positions at classification committee. Reference: R.D. Hutchinson, A/ADM
  128. January - April 1981. EMR, Mineral Policy Sector. Coordinate the rewriting of all 60 ES positions for conversion to new standard, evaluate all position descriptions, and provide advice to managers on content and structure of draft ES positions. Reference: W.G. Jeffery/ R.D. Hutchinson ADM and A/ADM.
  129. 1980. EMR, Mineral Policy Sector. Organization design, analysis; write 5 SX job descriptions, rationale for TB. Sponsor of positions at classification committee. Reference: W.G. Jeffery, ADM Mineral Policy Sector.

    130. AS A UNION OFFICIAL

  130. April - September, 1976. Economists, Sociologists and Statisticians Association Negotiate as Vice President and ex-officio Vice Chair, and chief strategist, of the Classification Committee a reclassification of, and new classification standard for, the 2700 ES positions in the Public Service. Reference: Kenneth J. Eaton, President, ESSA.