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=== What to expect as a new ESDC employee ===

== What to expect as a new ESDC employee ==

<p>[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development.html Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)], the fourth-largest department within the Government of Canada, has four ministers and over 36,000 public service employees who work to improve the standard of living and quality of life for all Canadians by supporting the development of a highly skilled labour force and promoting an efficient and inclusive labour market.</p>

<p>[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development.html Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)], the fourth-largest department within the Government of Canada, has four ministers and over 36,000 public service employees who work to improve the standard of living and quality of life for all Canadians by supporting the development of a highly skilled labour force and promoting an efficient and inclusive labour market.</p>

<p>We can’t wait for you to join our team!</p>

<p>We can’t wait for you to join our team!</p>

=== What is Onboarding? ===

== What is Onboarding? ==

<p>Onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into the workplace, beginning with the acceptance of the initial job offer and continuing through the first 6 to 12 months of employment. It includes activities such as training and mentoring, as well as providing all pertinent information on internal policies, work processes and established cultural norms.</p>

<p>Onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into the workplace, beginning with the acceptance of the initial job offer and continuing through the first 6 to 12 months of employment. It includes activities such as training and mentoring, as well as providing all pertinent information on internal policies, work processes and established cultural norms.</p>

<p>While most onboarding activities take place after you begin working, the Pre-Arrival Checklist outlines several important steps you can follow leading up to your first day.</p>

<p>While most onboarding activities take place after you begin working, the Pre-Arrival Checklist outlines several important steps you can follow leading up to your first day.</p>

=== Pre-Arrival Checklist - Are you ready for your first day? ===

== Pre-Arrival Checklist - Are you ready for your first day? ==

<p>Our pre-arrival onboarding content contains general guidance that applies to most employees’ working arrangements as well as specialized sections, such as information for incoming Executives. We are actively developing new content for other segments of our workforce. Be sure to check back regularly.</p>

<p>Our pre-arrival onboarding content contains general guidance that applies to most employees’ working arrangements as well as specialized sections, such as information for incoming Executives. We are actively developing new content for other segments of our workforce. Be sure to check back regularly.</p>

==== Discuss with your Hiring Manager ====

=== Discuss with your Hiring Manager ===

<p>Your hiring manager (or equivalent liaison) has likely already contacted you to communicate the preliminary job offer and arrange a start date. This person will be the primary resource assigned to support your pre-arrival onboarding activities.</p>

<p>Your hiring manager (or equivalent liaison) has likely already contacted you to communicate the preliminary job offer and arrange a start date. This person will be the primary resource assigned to support your pre-arrival onboarding activities.</p>

*For any <strong>other questions or concerns</strong> not covered on this site, do not hesitate to contact your hiring manager.

*For any <strong>other questions or concerns</strong> not covered on this site, do not hesitate to contact your hiring manager.

==== Monitor your e-mail for official documents ====

=== Monitor your e-mail for official documents ===

<p>At some point during your hiring process, you should have provided your ESDC contact with a primary e-mail address. Monitor this e-mail regularly for important messages.</p>

<p>At some point during your hiring process, you should have provided your ESDC contact with a primary e-mail address. Monitor this e-mail regularly for important messages.</p>

**Job description

**Job description

==== Review this specific information if it applies to you ====

=== Review this specific information if it applies to you ===

*Currently available information

*Currently available information

**<xxx$$$xxx>Are You An Executive?

**<xxx$$$xxx>Are You An Executive?

*Information still in development

*Information still in development

**Are You A Student?

**Are You A Student?

**Other Groups

**Other Groups

==== Getting your technology (IT) equipment and network access ====

=== Getting your technology (IT) equipment and network access ===

<p>Whether you will be working remotely, in-person or through a hybrid model, your hiring manager (or equivalent liaison) will coordinate with you to ensure you receive the tools and equipment you need to carry out your work.</p>

<p>Whether you will be working remotely, in-person or through a hybrid model, your hiring manager (or equivalent liaison) will coordinate with you to ensure you receive the tools and equipment you need to carry out your work.</p>

<p>Once you obtain your IT equipment, follow the enclosed instructions to finish setting up your computer and access the ESDC corporate network. Ensure you have a stable internet connection if accessing the network remotely.</p>

<p>Once you obtain your IT equipment, follow the enclosed instructions to finish setting up your computer and access the ESDC corporate network. Ensure you have a stable internet connection if accessing the network remotely.</p>

===== Technical support =====

==== Technical support ====

<p>If you are having trouble setting up your workstation or logging onto the network, contact your hiring manager. They may open a service ticket on your behalf or ask you to contact the National Service Desk directly.</p>

<p>If you are having trouble setting up your workstation or logging onto the network, contact your hiring manager. They may open a service ticket on your behalf or ask you to contact the National Service Desk directly.</p>

<p>In the event you already have your computer, the National Service Desk toll-free number is on the login screen. Service times may vary depending on request volume so ensure your hiring manager is aware of the technical issue(s). They may be able to support you directly.</p>

<p>In the event you already have your computer, the National Service Desk toll-free number is on the login screen. Service times may vary depending on request volume so ensure your hiring manager is aware of the technical issue(s). They may be able to support you directly.</p>

===== Personal external storage devices are not permitted =====

==== Personal external storage devices are not permitted ====

<p>Please be advised that you should <strong>never connect personal external data storage devices</strong> such as USB keys, mobile phones, or any other external storage device to your ESDC workstation computers or laptops, even for charging purposes. Your hiring manager may direct you to additional resources on our corporate IT security policy.</p>

<p>Please be advised that you should <strong>never connect personal external data storage devices</strong> such as USB keys, mobile phones, or any other external storage device to your ESDC workstation computers or laptops, even for charging purposes. Your hiring manager may direct you to additional resources on our corporate IT security policy.</p>

==== Get to know ESDC and other aspects of your employment ====

=== Get to know ESDC and other aspects of your employment ===

===== Departmental Information =====

==== Departmental Information ====

*[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio.html Employment and Social Development]

*[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio.html Employment and Social Development]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio/labour.html Labour Program]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio/labour.html Labour Program]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio/service-canada.html Service Canada]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio/service-canada.html Service Canada]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio.html Read more about the portfolios and programs]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio.html Read more about the portfolios and programs]

*[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/reports/departmental-results/2017-2018/mandate-role.html Mandate]

*[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/reports/departmental-results/2017-2018/mandate-role.html Mandate]

*[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/reports/departmental-plan.html Departmental Plans]

*[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/reports/departmental-plan.html Departmental Plans]

*[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/organizational-structure.html Read about our Leaders]

*[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/organizational-structure.html Read about our Leaders]

===== Diversity & Inclusion =====

==== Diversity & Inclusion ====

<p>The Department is [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/diversity-inclusion-public-service2.html committed to having a skilled, inclusive and diversified workforce], which is representative of the population we serve.</p>

<p>The Department is [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/diversity-inclusion-public-service2.html committed to having a skilled, inclusive and diversified workforce], which is representative of the population we serve.</p>

<p>At ESDC, we believe that everyone deserves the same opportunities, chance at success, and ability to participate fully in society without barriers. We look forward to working with you to achieve this vision and to ensure all our employees and our executives reach their full potential.</p>

<p>At ESDC, we believe that everyone deserves the same opportunities, chance at success, and ability to participate fully in society without barriers. We look forward to working with you to achieve this vision and to ensure all our employees and our executives reach their full potential.</p>

===== Accessibility =====

==== Accessibility ====

<p>In June 2019, the [https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/accessible-people-disabilities/act-infographic.html#section0 Accessible Canada Act] received Royal Assent. The Act establishes a framework to create a barrier-free Canada by proactively identifying, removing and preventing barriers to accessibility. It will also ensure that people with disabilities will no longer need to fight barriers to accessibility on an individual basis. With this legislation in place, millions of Canadians with disabilities can rely on the Government of Canada to remove the barriers that hinder their full participation in society. Learn more about [https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/accessible-people-disabilities.html accessibility at ESDC].</p>

<p>In June 2019, the [https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/accessible-people-disabilities/act-infographic.html#section0 Accessible Canada Act] received Royal Assent. The Act establishes a framework to create a barrier-free Canada by proactively identifying, removing and preventing barriers to accessibility. It will also ensure that people with disabilities will no longer need to fight barriers to accessibility on an individual basis. With this legislation in place, millions of Canadians with disabilities can rely on the Government of Canada to remove the barriers that hinder their full participation in society. Learn more about [https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/accessible-people-disabilities.html accessibility at ESDC].</p>

===== Compensation & Benefits =====

==== Compensation & Benefits ====

*Collective Agreements

*Collective Agreements

**[https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/agreements-conventions/index-eng.aspx Collective Agreements]

**[https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/agreements-conventions/index-eng.aspx Collective Agreements]

*Pay

*Pay

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pay.html Pay for the public service]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pay.html Pay for the public service]

**[https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/remuneration-compensation/services-paye-pay-services/paye-information-pay/paye-talon-stub-pay-eng.html How public service pay works]

**[https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/remuneration-compensation/services-paye-pay-services/paye-information-pay/paye-talon-stub-pay-eng.html How public service pay works]

**[https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/coll_agre/rates-taux-eng.asp Rates of pay for public service employees]

**[https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/coll_agre/rates-taux-eng.asp Rates of pay for public service employees]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/collective-agreements/occupational-groups.html Occupational groups]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/collective-agreements/occupational-groups.html Occupational groups]

**[https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/remuneration-compensation/services-paye-pay-services/paye-information-pay/calendrierpaye-paycalendar-eng.html Pay dates]

**[https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/remuneration-compensation/services-paye-pay-services/paye-information-pay/calendrierpaye-paycalendar-eng.html Pay dates]

*Benefits

*Benefits

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/benefit-plans/plans/disability-insurance-plan.html Disability Insurance Plan]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/benefit-plans/plans/disability-insurance-plan.html Disability Insurance Plan]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/benefit-plans/plans/dental-care-plan.html Public Service Dental Care Plan]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/benefit-plans/plans/dental-care-plan.html Public Service Dental Care Plan]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/benefit-plans/plans/health-care-plan.html Public Service Health Care Plan]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/benefit-plans/plans/health-care-plan.html Public Service Health Care Plan]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/benefit-plans/plans/management-insurance-plan.html Public Service Management Insurance Plan] (*Only applies to Executives, excluded, and unrepresented employees)

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/benefit-plans/plans/management-insurance-plan.html Public Service Management Insurance Plan] (*Only applies to Executives, excluded, and unrepresented employees)

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pension-plan.html Public Service Pension Plan, including the Supplementary Death Benefit]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pension-plan.html Public Service Pension Plan, including the Supplementary Death Benefit]

*Leave and Vacation

*Leave and Vacation

**[https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/remuneration-compensation/services-paye-pay-services/paye-information-pay/vie-life/vie-conge-life-leave/index-eng.html Taking leave]

**[https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/remuneration-compensation/services-paye-pay-services/paye-information-pay/vie-life/vie-conge-life-leave/index-eng.html Taking leave]

**[https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/remuneration-compensation/services-paye-pay-services/paye-information-pay/vie-life/vie-conge-life-leave/conge-paye-holiday-pay-eng.html Statutory holiday pay]

**[https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/remuneration-compensation/services-paye-pay-services/paye-information-pay/vie-life/vie-conge-life-leave/conge-paye-holiday-pay-eng.html Statutory holiday pay]

*Pensions

*Pensions

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pension-plan.html Public service pension plan]

**[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pension-plan.html Public service pension plan]

===== Other Resources =====

==== Other Resources ====

*[https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/health-wellness-public-servants/mental-health-workplace/resources-employees-mental-health-workplace.html Mental Health]  

*[https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/health-wellness-public-servants/mental-health-workplace/resources-employees-mental-health-workplace.html Mental Health]  

*<xxx$$$xxx>Values & Ethics

*<xxx$$$xxx>Values & Ethics

===== Download the MyESDC mobile app =====

==== Download the MyESDC mobile app ====

<p>The MyESDC App provides important Government of Canada information to public servants, members of the public who may be interested in working for Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), or anyone who is interested in knowing more about the department in general.</p>

<p>The MyESDC App provides important Government of Canada information to public servants, members of the public who may be interested in working for Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), or anyone who is interested in knowing more about the department in general.</p>

<p>The app can be downloaded from the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.esdc_emg&hl=en_CA&gl=US Google Play Store] and the [https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/myesdc-monedsc/id1567270052 Apple App Store] for Android and Apple mobile devices respectively.</p>

<p>The app can be downloaded from the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id%com.esdc_emg&hl%en_CA&gl%US Google Play Store] and the [https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/myesdc-monedsc/id1567270052 Apple App Store] for Android and Apple mobile devices respectively.</p>

==== Explore (and join!) our networks and communities ====

=== Explore (and join!) our networks and communities ===

<p>Here is a list of ESDC employee networks you can join when you begin working. While not all networks have an external web presence, you can find more information about each of them on our internal department site (iService) once you have access to the system. A comprehensive list with each network’s contact information is also available.</p>

<p>Here is a list of ESDC employee networks you can join when you begin working. While not all networks have an external web presence, you can find more information about each of them on our internal department site (iService) once you have access to the system. A comprehensive list with each network’s contact information is also available.</p>

===== National Networks =====

==== National Networks ====

*[https://apex.gc.ca/ Association of Professional Executives]

*[https://apex.gc.ca/ Association of Professional Executives]

*Youth Mandate for Greater Involvement (YMAGIN)  

*Youth Mandate for Greater Involvement (YMAGIN)  

===== Regional Networks =====

==== Regional Networks ====

*Administrative Professionals Network (APN)  

*Administrative Professionals Network (APN)  

*<xxx$$$xxxx>Team Leader Community of Practice  

*<xxx$$$xxxx>Team Leader Community of Practice  

==== Our social media presence and employee conduct ====

=== Our social media presence and employee conduct ===

<p>Our department has a vibrant presence on social media. We encourage you to follow and connect with us!</p>

<p>Our department has a vibrant presence on social media. We encourage you to follow and connect with us!</p>

*Never sign your personal messages with your departmental title.

*Never sign your personal messages with your departmental title.

<p>Refer to [https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=27907#secF.1 Guideline on Acceptable Network and Device Use] for more information on social media usage guidelines for public servants.</p>

<p>Refer to [https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id%27907#secF.1 Guideline on Acceptable Network and Device Use] for more information on social media usage guidelines for public servants.</p>

*Twitter

*Twitter

**[https://twitter.com/ESDC_GC @ESDC_GC]

**[https://twitter.com/ESDC_GC @ESDC_GC]

**[https://twitter.com/ServiceCanada_E @ServiceCanada_E]

**[https://twitter.com/ServiceCanada_E @ServiceCanada_E]

**[https://twitter.com/AccessibleGC @AccessibleGC]

**[https://twitter.com/AccessibleGC @AccessibleGC]

**[https://twitter.com/stp_pts?lang=en @STP_PTS]

**[https://twitter.com/stp_pts?lang%en @STP_PTS]

*Facebook

*Facebook

**[https://www.facebook.com/ESDC.GC/ Employment and Social Development Canada]

**[https://www.facebook.com/ESDC.GC/ Employment and Social Development Canada]

**[https://facebook.com/AccessibleGC/ Accessible Canada]

**[https://facebook.com/AccessibleGC/ Accessible Canada]

**[https://www.facebook.com/LeadersToday/ Leaders Today]

**[https://www.facebook.com/LeadersToday/ Leaders Today]

**[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seniors-in-Canada-A%C3%AEn%C3%A9s-au-Canada/1471831713076413?ref=hl Seniors in Canada]

**[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seniors-in-Canada-A%C3%AEn%C3%A9s-au-Canada/1471831713076413?ref%hl Seniors in Canada]

*YouTube

*YouTube

**[https://www.youtube.com/user/HRSDCanada ESDC]

**[https://www.youtube.com/user/HRSDCanada ESDC]

**[https://www.youtube.com/user/ServiceCanadaE/videos Service Canada]

**[https://www.youtube.com/user/ServiceCanadaE/videos Service Canada]

*LinkedIn

*LinkedIn

**[http://ow.ly/XBs2R ESDC]

**[http://ow.ly/XBs2R ESDC]

**[http://ow.ly/XBs7d Service Canada]

**[http://ow.ly/XBs7d Service Canada]

*Instagram

*Instagram

**[https://www.instagram.com/esdc.edsc/ ESDC]

**[https://www.instagram.com/esdc.edsc/ ESDC]

**[https://www.instagram.com/leaderstoday/ Leaders Today (@leaderstoday)]

**[https://www.instagram.com/leaderstoday/ Leaders Today (@leaderstoday)]

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