Policies and Directives
The ESDC Learning Policy Suite sets the overall direction of learning and development in the Department. The Suite consists of four components:
- Learning Policy (PDF, 204 KB)
- Guidelines for Reimbursement of Tuition (ROT) and Education Leave (PDF, 103 KB)
- Guidelines for Essential Training (PDF, 827 KB) New! 2021-04-26
- ESDC Second Official Language Learning Guidelines (PDF, 798 KB) (Previously launched in April 2017)
The periodic update of ESDC’s Learning Policy Suite reflects both the emerging needs and evolving priorities within our Department and across the Government of Canada. Refer to the resources and tools below to find out what’s new, what's changed, and how you can turn policy into practice!
Turning Policy into Practice: Support Tools
- Benefits to Stakeholders (PDF, 343 KB): Learn more about how changes to the Learning Policy Suite will benefit you, based on your role at ESDC.
- Types of Learning (PDF, 321 KB): Increase your awareness on the types of learning and training available to you as an ESDC employee.
- Comparison of Reimbursement of Tuition (ROT) and Education Leave (PDF, 241 KB): Have you requested Education Leave or ROT? Get more information on the differences between the two here.
- Common Process for Processing ROT and Education Leave Requests (PDF, 327 KB): What is your role in the processing of an ROT or Education Leave request? Find out here.
- Process for Modifying ESDC Essential Training Curricula : Updated! 2021-04-26
Learn more about the decision making process for modifying curricula of ESDC Essential Training. - Frequently Asked Questions about Policies and Guidelines : Updated! 2021-04-26 Do you have additional questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions pages to get answers!
Government of Canada Resources:
- Policy on Interchange Canada
- Directive on Interchange Canada
- Policy on Official Languages
- TBS Policy on People Management
- TBS Directive on Mandatory Training
- TBS Directive on Performance Management
Process for Modifying ESDC Essential Training Curricula (Long description available below the image.)
Decision-Making Process for Modifying ESDC Essential Training Curriculum Updated! 2021-03-12 (Version 3)
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Human Resources Services Branch (HRSB):
- Discuss with requester on impact of changing priorities on the curriculum.
- Send Call Letter to request curriculum modification.
ESDC Branches, Corporate Services, Communities (Requesters):
- Modify curriculum?
- If yes, complete the appropriate form.
- Respond with required documentation.
Human Resources Services Branch (HRSB):
- Discuss and validate each request with the requester.
- Compile and analyze all requests and determine decisions required.
- Analyze impact on the organization according to days and cost of training and other factors deemed appropriate by the Committee.
Departmental Communities and Networks:
- Solicit input from stakeholders to refine decision points.
Portfolio Management Board (PMB):
- Review and discuss decision points.
- Select decision points for implementation.
Human Resources Services Branch (HRSB):
- Communicate decisions and next steps to requester.
ESDC Branches, Corporate Services, Communities (Requesters):
- Work with HRSB on next steps.
Human Resources Services Branch (HRSB):
- Provide information and tools to administer delivery of new training.
- Update curriculum and web presence.
- Publish curriculum in Saba.
ESDC Branches, Corporate Services, Communities (Requesters):
- Administer delivery of new training
Human Resources Services Branch (HRSB):
- Communicate changes.
Employees:
- Receive notification of curriculum changes.
- Access training from Saba.
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- Decision
- Data
- Process
- Sub-process
- On-page reference
- Off-page reference
- Internet
- Saba
- Word Document