National Managers' Community (NMC)/ Newsletter / April 2026
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In this edition
NMC Insight
Events and Celebrations
- NMC virtual event: Navigating Your Career & Employee Workforce Agility in Uncertain Times
- Working Smarter with Microsoft Copilot: Practical AI for NMC Managers
- Accessibility in procurement and digital services
- A new intake for Supporting Future Innovators - EmpowerU is launching soon!
- The FYN is seeking mentors!
Spotlight on Resources
- Workforce Adjustment: Helpful Resources for Managers
- New: FYN GC Career Transitions Centre of Excellence
- Invitation to participate – Official languages workshop series
Regional News
NMC Insight
We're Hiring: Ontario Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)
Ready to lead, connect, and innovate across the Public Service? The NMC is seeking a passionate Regional Lead for the Ontario Region to join our vibrant cross-Canada team!
What’s in it for you?
- Collaborate across departments to help support managers
- Drive creative events and initiatives
- Be part of a supportive, inclusive community
Details:
- 2-year secondment at AS-05 level (or equivalent)
- Must be able to work from 4900 Yonge Street, Toronto
- Travel and occasional overtime required
Apply by April 24, 2026
For more information or to send your resume and cover letter, contact: annie.bedard@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Learn more about the NMC here: NMC Wiki | LinkedIn
Events and Celebrations
Created and delivered by expert members of the GC Career Management Community of Practice, this session is designed to support career development in the public service. Set against the backdrop of the Comprehensive Budget Review and ongoing workforce reduction exercises, it focuses on fostering career agility—for yourself and your employees—during times of uncertainty.
Participants will explore:
- Career agility and its critical role during fiscal restraint and organizational restructuring and a rapidly evolving employment landscape.
- Strategies for navigating your own career when facing limited opportunities and evolving roles.
- Practical tools and approaches to build adaptability and flexibility within teams.
- How to create a supportive culture that keeps employees engaged and agile despite uncertainty.
The goal is to equip people leaders with actionable insights to strengthen career agility at both the individual and organizational level.
📅 April 14, 15 and 16, 2026 | Virtual event | More details and registration here:
- French session: April 14, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (ET)
- English session April 15, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (ET)
- English session April 16, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (ET)
Working Smarter with Microsoft Copilot: Practical AI for NMC Managers
Managers’ workloads continue to grow. What if artificial intelligence could become a powerful lever to help you stay organized, prioritize more effectively, and move work forward with greater efficiency?
In this NMC virtual session, you will learn how to use primarily Microsoft Copilot to:
- quickly structure your ideas and documents;
- streamline follow-ups and communications;
- craft effective prompts to generate useful, actionable results;
- optimize your workday without added complexity.
📅 April 20, 2026 | Virtual | To learn more and register to the session : French session 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (ET) | English session 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (ET)
Accessibility in procurement and digital services
In May 2026, Shared Services Canada (SSC) is offering managers the opportunity to learn more about accessibility in procurement and digital services by hosting a series of practical accessibility events that support integrating accessibility into procurement and digital services.
- How to Consider and Integrate Accessibility in Procurement (May 5–6)Learn the roles of business owners and how to integrate accessibility into procurement, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
- Practical Guidance to Procuring Accessible ICT (May 12–13)Understand the GC-recommended ICT accessibility standard and how to apply it in your purchases.
- Understanding Accessibility Conformance Reports and Roadmaps (May 26–27)Gain clarity on how to review and interpret these important accessibility tools.
📅 May 5-27, 2026 | Virtual Events | More details and registrations here: English sessions | French sessions
A new intake for Supporting Future Innovators - EmpowerU is launching soon!
Applications will be open April 13th-30th.
Co-led by the Treasury Board Secretariat’s Task Force for Black Public Servants and Digital Talent and Leadership, this Action Plan for Black Public Servants initiative gives your Black employees access to flexible, high-quality digital training and options for certifications – at no cost to your team.
Supporting participation by promoting this initiative and providing time during work hours to complete coursework is a simple way to build your team’s digital capacity while advancing equitable career development and retention of diverse talent.
Learn more at Supporting Future Black Innovators.
If you have questions, contact tfbps-gtfn@tbs-sct.gc.ca.
The FYN is seeking mentors!
The Federal Youth Network’s (FYN) In‑Person Learning Days and Future Leaders Forum are kicking off soon, and we’re seeking mentors from across the public service for our speed mentoring sessions. Mentors can be managers, directors, experienced team leads or seasoned public servants in any role. You don’t need to be an executive—anyone with experience to share and a desire to support others is welcome.
With 26 events across Canada, there are many opportunities to get involved.
👉 Register to mentor at the In‑Person Learning Days: Click here
👉 Register to mentor at the Future Leaders Forum: Click here
Spotlight on Resources
Workforce Adjustment: Helpful Resources for Managers
With the current changes across the public service, many managers are reflecting on the possible impacts of Workforce Adjustment (WFA). Whether for yourself or your team. To help you stay informed and navigate these conversations, we’ve gathered a few helpful resources below.
- Workforce adjustment - Canada.ca
- TBS OCHRO Workforce Adjustment Policy Centre - GCXchange
- HRC Workforce Adjustment: Supporting employees in transition - GCXchange
- Understanding Priority Entitlements in Staffing - CSPS Video
- CSPS Leading Change Learning Path - Workforce adjustment fundamentals - CSPS
- Selection of employees for retention or lay-off: Guide for managers and human resources specialists
- HRC SmartShop - Selection of Employees for Retention or Lay off and Practical SERLO scenarios (HRC Video recording)
- Alternation platforms/networks:
- TBS Applications Portal Home - Canada.ca and create your profile under the Alternation Portal.
- PSAC: Alternation | Public Service Alliance of Canada
- PIPSC: Alternation Platform and FAQs | Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada
- CAPE: Workforce Adjustment: Canadian Association of Professional Employees Alternation Network
- ACFO‑ACAF: Workforce Adjustment: Alternation Network
New: FYN GC Career Transitions Centre of Excellence
This Federal Youth Network initiative aims to foster a supportive environment where employees can strengthen their career development skills and gain confidence in navigating career transitions, whether they are managing WFA situations or exploring new career paths.
FYN's goal is to reduce stress and uncertainty during periods of change by providing employees the knowledge, skills, and support they need to move forward with confidence and find their next role.
They will be offering a variety of free sessions on topics such as résumé writing, interview preparation, skill building, and more. Everyone is welcome—no prior experience or specific role is required.
Please share the link to the upcoming sessions with your employees: GC Career Transitions/Upcoming Sessions - wiki
Invitation to participate – Official languages workshop series
As a manager, you play an essential role in implementing the Official Languages Act (the Act) and in fostering an inclusive and high‑performing workplace.
The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages is inviting you to a series of free workshops, which will provide practical tools to better support your teams.
The workshops cover the following:
- Objectives of the Act
- An effective active offer
- Bilingual meetings: Effective practices for internal meetings and external presentations
- The tool for the linguistic identification of positions: Implementing section 91 of the Act
- Linguistic (in)security in the workplace
👉 Click here for more details and to register.
Regional News
National Capital Region
Build Your Network & Strengthen Your Resilience – In Person in Ottawa
NMC and Transport Canada’s Managers’ Network invite public servant managers and supervisors to an in person mini-event in the National Capital Region (NCR) on April 30 from 8:30 to 11:00 am (ET). Bring your favourite coffee or tea, connect with peers during casual and structured networking before diving into an inspiring session with Dr. Nadia Ferrara.
Dr. Ferrara will deliver her dynamic presentation: Cultural Humility in Practice: Self-Care and Resiliency. Explore how the principles of Cultural Humility—self-reflection, self-evaluation, and confronting biases—can help you set healthy boundaries and practice restorative self-care. Learn strategies to strengthen your resilience, connect with your authentic self, and weave respect, compassion, and cultural responsiveness into your daily interactions.
This bilingual session will equip you with practical tools to sustain your well-being while supporting others. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your network and invest in yourself!
📅 April 30, 2026 | In-Person | 8:30 am to 11:00 am (ET) | More details and registration here
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