CAPÍTULO 3. SATISFACCIÓN LABORAL
3.5. Satisfacción laboral y su relación con el burnout y el apoyo
The Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs consists of the following five lines of core business: Budget ($000) 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Executive, Directorate 8,389 8,477 8,477 8,477 Strategic Planning 2,626 2,632 2,632 2,632 Sivumuaqatigiit 8,222 8,249 8,249 8,249 Intergovernmental Affairs 6,223 6,137 6,137 6,137 Devolution Secretariat 1,849 2,052 2,391 2,391 TOTAL 27,309 27,547 27,886 27,886
Directorate
The Directorate provides overall management and coordination of the activities and responsibilities of the Executive branch of government. As Secretary to Cabinet, the Deputy Minister provides Cabinet and Ministerial support. The branch also provides advisory services regarding Access to Information and Privacy Protection issues, and administrative support to both the department and the Utility Rates Review Council. It also supports the Senior Personnel Secretariat function.
The communications division provides leadership, support and strategic communications planning to departments, as well as ensures consistent messaging from the Government of Nunavut (GN).
Objectives
• Support the Cabinet under the direction of the Premier.
• Coordinate interdepartmental initiatives through Deputy Ministers Committees. • Communicate Cabinet direction to the public service.
• Coordinate the government communication strategies and ensure consistent messaging • Manage the GN access to information and protection of privacy requirements.
Programs Budget ($000) 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Premier’s Office 1,190 1,192 1,192 1,192
The Premier has a budget to cover four staff and relevant operational expenses. Within the general framework set by Cabinet and legislation, the Premier guides the activities of the government and is supported by this office.
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Ministers’ Offices 3,452 3,453 3,453 3,453
Each Minister has a budget to cover two staff and relevant operational expenses. The Ministers, within the general framework set by Cabinet and legislation, guide the activities of these offices.
Commissioner’s Office 301 301 301 301
The Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Nunavut are federal appointees, similar to a provincial Lieutenant Governor. The Commissioner performs constitutional and statutory duties and assists in protocol and cultural capacities supported by one staff person.
Deputy Minister 499 507 507 507
This office supports and organizes the overall work of Cabinet and its committees. It also coordinates the Deputy Ministers Committee and its subcommittees, as well as leading interdepartmental policy coordination.
Corporate Services 1,144 1,118 1,118 1,118
Corporate Services provides financial and administrative support to the Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Office of the Premier, the Cabinet Ministers, and the Commissioner of Nunavut. This program provides human resource support, planning and evaluation, budget development, analysis and control, and departmental financial accounting and payment services.
Access to Information and
Protection of Privacy 148 348 348 348
This office ensures compliance with the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP) and provides coordination of all ATIPP issues, activities and training. The Office also provides consultative services to government staff in relation to access to information requests and internal processes related to access and privacy.
Utility Rates Review Council 604 528 528 528
The Utility Rates Review Council (URRC) is an arms-length advisory council. It responds to its mandate as set out in the Utility Rates Review Council Act. It provides advice and recommendations to the responsible Minister of a designated utility or any other Minister. It advises on matters concerning the imposition of rates and tariffs related to the provision of electricity service, permission for major capital projects and any other matters related to a utility that are referred to the Council. This regulatory model helps balance the public interest in the context of the objective of providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity service to the ratepayers of Nunavut by Qulliq Energy Corporation.
Communications 1,051 1,030 1,030 1,030
As a centralized function, the Communications Division provides support to government departments and agencies in the development of communications products and services. By offering advice and assistance in planning and co-ordination, the Communications Division aids the departments in developing strategies for public relations, media relations, and internal
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communications. The division is also responsible for promoting the profile of the Government of Nunavut.
Total, Directorate 8,389 8,477 8,477 8,477
Priorities (2014-15)
• Provide leadership direction to departments and agencies in implementing Sivumut Abluqta.
Status: The department has coordinated the development of a government-wide
implementation plan for Sivumut Abluqta.
• In partnership with the Department of Finance, coordinate an external review of government programs to ensure delivery in an effective, efficient and economical manner.
Status: The department, in partnership with the Department of Finance, have developed the
scope of the review, and a Request for Proposals to carry out the first phase of the external review of government programs. The first phase of the external review will take place between January 2015 and October 2015.
• Evaluate GN communications methods and their effectiveness and efficiency in communicating GN messages to Nunavummiut, Canada and the world.
Status: The Communications Division regularly reviews communications methods to ensure that they are effective. A government-wide corporate communications policy and social media policy have been developed and will be fully implemented over the next fiscal year. • Conduct an internal review of the ATIPP function to determine effectiveness of
administrative practices. Using the information, identify ways to build on our internal support and capacity.
Status: The review found that additional supports are required to ensure compliance with
the new privacy provisions of the ATIPP Act. Increasing the internal capacity of the ATIPP office will ensure the department continues to provide adequate support to all public bodies, and maintains meaningful oversight of the internal ATIPP functions.
Priorities (2015-16)
• Ensure strategic direction is provided to departments to reflect the Sivumut Abluqta action plan.
• The department will transition into the second phase of the review and work with departments to implement enhancements to government programs as reviews are completed. • Review and evaluate the communication protocols and their effectiveness.
• Explore options regarding municipal access to information and protection of privacy legislation.
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Priorities (2016-17)
• As reviews of programs are completed, work with departments to implement enhancements to government programs.
• Provide support to the municipalities of Nunavut in implementing access and privacy principles based on the successful implementation within the City of Iqaluit.
• Review the effectiveness of the GN branding initiative and the GN website; provide updates as necessary.
Priorities (2017-18)
• Undertake a major GN employee satisfaction review to determine effectiveness of employee engagement campaign and make adjustments where necessary.
• The URRC will host the Canadian Association of Members of Public Utility Tribunals (CAMPUT) Annual General Meeting.
• Review the Qulliq Energy Corporation’s General Rate Application.