About the Department
Our Mission: To support social and economic prosperity for individuals, families and communities.The Department of Community Services and Seniors contributes to the well-being of individuals, families and communities by working collaboratively to promote the development of healthy, self-reliant individuals as well as supporting and protecting vulnerable members in the Island community.
The department provides leadership in the delivery of programs and services to achieve results in the following areas:
- social and economic prosperity (skills, knowledge, attitude, resources)
- protection for vulnerable and at-risk Islanders
- delivery of quality programs and services
- leadership and direction for social development
- creation of a work enviornment conducive to employee engagement
Our Vision: Healthy individuals, families and communities reaching their full potential.
The Department of Community Services and Seniors envisions a prosperous future for Islanders where children, youth, adults and seniors are healthy, safe and secure. Professional and caring staff deliver accessible and equitable programs and services that recognize the individual's inherent worth, dignity and responsibility to themselves, their families, communities and society.
We will provide collaborative, client-focused service delivery that is:
- appropriate, timely, accessible
- transparent, accountable
- equitable, sustainable
- evidence-informed
- respectful, dignifying, caring
- in partnership with communities
We will provide a safe, healthy and engaged workforce that is:
- respectful
- collaborative
- open
- accountable, equitable
- competent, confident
- creative, innovative
- valued
- informed
Our Values:
Treating people with dignity, respect, care and fairness.
Working collaboratively with individuals, families and communities.
A service delivery system that is equitable, sustainable, progressive, informed by research and evidence.
Open, honest, respectful communication.
Accountability.
Our employees and working together.
Public service.
