Human Resources and Wellness

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Training and learning

Training and learning

Welcome to Parks Canada – Remote integration guide for new employees 

Plan my learning

Parks Canada is now using the Public Service Management Application (PSPM application) as its formal performance review tool and process. If you do not have network access and you cannot record your performance agreement within the PSPM Application, you may use the Word version of the performance agreement as a guide to record your performance agreement. Once you are able, please ensure that the information is recorded in the PSPM Application and signed-off.

If you have any questions, please contact us at talent@pc.gc.ca or at 1-833-644-5143.

Parks Canada Mandatory Training

Canada School of Public Service courses (CSPS)

The online courses from the CSPS, including self-paced required training and language maintenance tools, are now available through the school's new platform, which is accessible through public networks. Please do not use the Government of Canada network or Virtual Private Network (VPN) access when logging in.

Create an account with CSPS

If you've just joined the Parks Canada team and wish to register for a CSPS training course but do not yet have your @canada.ca email address, follow the step-by-step process below to sign in off-network:

  1. Registration instructions: frequently asked questions (PDF, 660 kb) 2020-04-16
  2. Registration and profile creation form for temporary learners (PDF, 201 kb) 2020-04-16
  3. CSPS registration form (PDF, 233 kb) 2020-04-16

Other training

Occupational Health and Safety

Essential actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace

  1. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;
  2. Cough or sneeze into the bend of your arm or a tissue and dispose of your used tissues;
  3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands;
  4. Avoid close contact with others and maintain a distance of two meters;
  5. Avoid close contact with people who are sick, self-monitor for symptoms and stay home if you are sick.
  6. Wear a non-medical mask or face covering (i.e. constructed to completely cover the nose and mouth without gaping, and secured to the head by ties or ear loops) to protect the people and surfaces around you.
Travel

The health and safety of the Parks Canada Team is of the utmost priority and guides all decisions during the Covid-19 Pandemic. It is recognized that, to support critical services, as well as key cultural and natural conservations projects, IT related work etc., travel will be required by Parks Canada employees. Travel, particularly with overnight implications (hotels, backcountry cabins, staff accommodations etc.) will be approved on an exceptional basis. 

Workplace Wellness

If you are in distress, please contact the Employee and Family Assistance Program Crisis and Referral Center – Free, 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year at 1-800-268-7708 or 1-800-567-5803 for the hearing impaired or the Crisis Services Canada. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Government of Canada

Free crisis response training programs for essential workers

The Mental Health Commission of Canada has developed two free crisis response training programs for essential workers, Crisis Response training - Caring for Yourself and Crisis Response training - Caring for your Team. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers are facing a number of new challenges while at work, which may be affecting their mental health. These programs are specifically designed to help provide individuals with the tools and knowledge to better understand their own mental health and the mental health of their team.

To register for a course, please click here.

Feeling stressed or anxious about COVID-19? Check out these additional resources from the Wellness team:

Newsletters

Mental Health commission of Canada

Children and teenagers

Training

Mental Health: Health and Wellness Strategies (Z042) (Canada School of Public Service)

Other resources related to the pandemic

  • LifeSpeak: Specialized content on managing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on your daily life. Check this page often for new information. (access with your group account, password: canada)
  • eMental Health.ca - Mental health services, help and support in your community
Leave linked to COVID

Leave with pay for other reasons "code (699)"

Excel spreadsheet for FUS and directors - approval of other paid leave (Code 699) 2020-11-12

New ‘Other Leave With Pay (699)’ Guidance (Word, 26 Kb) April 19, 2022

Guidance included in this section will remain in effect until further notice, or as otherwise indicated by the Agency. This may occur at different times across the country, in accordance with instructions from public health authorities.

Note for Managers and Directors: “Other Leave with Pay” Code 699 will be recorded on a daily basis by the Field Unit Superintendent (FUS) or Director and sent to the Corporate Labour Relations mailbox once a week by close of business (COB) Fridays. Reporting will cover Saturday to COB Friday. An excel spreadsheet template is provided. All other types of leave will be submitted using normal procedures.
Pay

Pay stubs for employees who do not have VPN access (PDF, 35 kb) 2020-04-27

Guidance for managers: Disability Insurance Plan

Guidance for managers: Long Term Disability claims under the Public Service Management Insurance Plan

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