Welcome

In the spring of 2008, the PEI Public Service Commission conducted an Employee Engagement Survey of approximately 3,000 employees. The intent of the survey was to measure employee engagement resulting from job satisfaction and commitment/motivation for performance excellence.

An analysis of the survey results by the Employment Engagement Working Group, resulted in the development of eight strategic actions designed to increase employee engagement, move towards performance excellence, and assist in succession planning by developing leaders to ensure the ongoing delivery of government programs and services.

One of the strategic actions recommended by the working group was the creation of a formal mentor program that would be made available throughout the public service.

The current demographics of the public service indicates a significant loss of employees at all levels through retirement in the next five years. The leadership of the public service will face unique challenges in succession planning. The development of a formal mentor program will serve as one tool in the professional development of leaders for the future with the competencies to lead a vibrant and sustaining workforce.

For More Information on Mentor

Questions about the PEI Government Mentor Program can be sent to mentorprogram@gov.pe.ca.

Directors and managers wanting further information on the mentor program can contact the Public Service Commission.

Acknowledgment

The committee mandated to develop a mentor program for the Province of PEI wishes to acknowledge the following organizations for providing information and support.

• The Province of British Columbia
• The Department of Veterans Affairs Canada
• The University of PEI, Centre for life-long learning