Supervising in the APS

Are you a new supervisor in the APS?  An employee's experience in the APS can greatly depend on the experience that they have with their supervisor.  To help you to excel as a supervisor in the APS, there are a number of specific resources that outline your role, expectations and tools and resources for you to be successful:

Supervisor Certificate Program

• There are 8 courses offered through the GOA Learning Centre that cover topics ranging from employee relations to supporting employee performance. This program has been developed to enhance your skills and abilities as a supervisor or aspiring supervisor in the APS.

Guide to Recruiting in the APS

• This guidebook offers information for you to find the best fit for your team and gain a better understanding of staffing policies and practices when recruiting for your team.

Performance Management

• Here you will find a lot of information and supports on performance management in the APS.

Performance / Learning and Development Conversation Resources

• The Performance/Learning and Development conversation can occur at any time throughout the year between a supervisor and employee.  As a supervisor, these conversations are a responsibility of your role and will provide some of the greatest support to the employee's success.

Tools for Developing Employees

• This website offers a variety of information and resources to help you support your employees in their career and learning goals and planning.

Occupational Health and Safety - Incident Management

• This component includes responsibilities, processes and forms required to report and investigate various types of incidents.

Assessment Services

• This service provides information to create an individual development plan based on the APS Competency Model. It will be a valuable tool as you help your employees identify their developmental focus.