A pool of generic positions will be created into which young professionals can be hired. Strategic planning will help to clarify recruitment needs for the next three to five years, with specific business cases for key recruitment challenges. Over time, this initiative will lead to recruitment planning as an integral part of doing business for all managers. For information on progress, results and accountability, a Post-Secondary Recruitment Partnership Agreement will be signed with departments in 2001 and 2002. On February 2000 the Clerk of the Privy Council requested deputy ministers to provide information on their department's plan for recruitment.
Most departments are in the planning phase of recruitment and are developing recruitment strategies.
There is little information on the specifics of what is planned. There is less clarity on what needs to be done for general recruitment across the public service. Some departments are experienced recruiters and would be a source of practical expertise.