Public Seminar Series 2011-2012 - Hay Group

Public Seminar Series • 2011-2012
Hay Group Ottawa
Writing EX Job Descriptions
Facilitator: George Stonyk Dates: December 7, 2011 and March 7, 2012
A sound understanding of the roles and accountabilities is the basis for a solid classification
for any position in the EX Group. In turn, this understanding is based on achieving clarity in
understanding the environment, context, emerging and on-going issues and challenges
associated with the work being performed. This one-day workshop provides insights into
the key elements of executive level work in the public service. Participants will review the
contents of the “Guide to Writing Work Descriptions for the Executive Group”. The workshop
includes case studies on different executive level roles and provides the opportunity to
discuss specific issues with respect to describing roles and accountabilities that are specific
to their organizations. The workshop is designed for both the management cadre and
human resource professionals in the public service.
Participants will learn:
• To identify key elements for each of the sections of the work description;
• Analyze work in connection with the preparation of the work description;
• Key questions to ask in interviewing the incumbent or the supervisor;
• Linking the information presented in the work description back to the Executive Group Position
Evaluation Plan;
• Integrating environment and context into the work description;
• Identifying the key result areas.
Using examples derived from examples of work descriptions
for positions in different functional areas, you can take away:
• A better understanding of the nature of executive level work;
• A fresh perspective on creating new and revising existing EX Group work descriptions;
• An understanding of what is important in the work performed for inclusion in the work descriptions.
From the discussions around the table, you can:
• Gain a better understanding of the challenges associated with the creation and revision of work
descriptions in other government departments and agencies;
• Enhance the network of contacts across the public service engaged in analyzing, describing and evaluating
executive level work in the public service.
Cost:
The registration fee is $899 plus applicable taxes. Please note that a 10% discount will be applied for three or
more registrations from the same organization.