The Pay and Benefits specialist will have the new employee complete the required forms and will provide all necessary information regarding pay, pension plans, the different types of insurance, benefits and deductions. Employees who are coming to Health Canada from other government departments usually do not need to undergo documentation with Pay and Benefits. Their employee file will be transferred to Health Canada. It is important that the new employee be well informed as soon as possible of the duties of the position in order to perform satisfactorily. During the first period of a new employee's work assignment, you may assign work which is general until the employee's strengths are identified.
Some employees feel under-utilized at the beginning.
In order to help a new employee cope, you should discuss expectations and long term goals. The Guide includes a self-orientation checklist, encouraging employee initiative in the orientation process. The list proposes several items the employee should know within the first weeks of employment. This list can also be useful to you as supervisor. Use it as a reminder or as a starting point for discussions with the employee.