Youth Mandate for Greater Involvement (YMAGIN)

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Welcome to YMAGIN Page!

YMAGIN is an ESDC's professional development network for the young and young at heart. It started as a joint initiative between ESDC, Service Canada, Labour Program and Policy Horizons Canada in 1996. Since then it has grown to be a nationally recognized network helping to foster a public service that is more agile, inclusive and equipped.

YMAGIN’s Vision is to create a workplace of opportunity for today’s generation of public servants to grow and develop into the leaders of tomorrow. Its Mission is to provide future leaders with opportunities to develop, network, make a difference, and contribute to the department’s future. Lastly, its mandate is to ensure that through its activities it continues to network with, engage, facilitate and influence its members and the department alike.

What you can get from YMAGIN

  • Meet and network with new and interesting people
  • Expand your knowledge beyond your regular day-to-day activities
  • Get a head start on your career development
  • Contribute to the further development of the Department
  • Opportunity to renew the Public Service
  • Make a difference in the lives of Canadians
  • Let your voice be heard!
  • Change the way we think!

Get involved today!

Currently heading into its 25th year, with your participation YMAGIN will continue to grow and develop. If you would like to be a member and participate in interesting projects or events please contact your branch or region’s YMAGIN network or ymagin-imajin@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.

New GREEN Initiative

Are you passionate about sustainability? Do you want to help raise awareness on creating a greener and healthier ESDC? Then get involved with our newly formed Green Committee.

We welcome any young or young at heart within ESDC who is motivated about promoting green and sustainable development activities within the Department.

For more information, please consult the Ymagin Green Committee page.