Organizational Planning & Development

• Provides support and services which are intended to improve the organizational health and effectiveness of all departments.
• Strategic planning initiatives which help identify and define department goals and develop strategies for reaching them.
• Provides Facilitation/Mediation services to assist departments and/or individuals seeking support for conflict resolution.
• Develops and maintains job descriptions for all departments which support processes such as job posting, interviews and performance management.
• Supports Principals and Supervisory Staff in the annual professional growth & performance evaluation process for all employees.
• Administers the Teachers professional development fund under Article 60 of the NSTU Collective Agreement.
• Facilitates reimbursements for professional development activity under CUPE and NSGEU.
• Provides resources, advice and support to schools on matters relating to Protection of Student Policy and volunteers (i.e. Volunteer Handbook, Student Protection Brochure).
• Provides training and development opportunities which promote understanding of processes and systems in which people work.
• Facilitates recognition programs (i.e. Annual Retirement Reception) which foster and promotes employee relations.

Link to Professional Development Funding Information

For additional information please contact Donna Rowe, Manager, Organizational Planning & Development at (902) 464-2000 Ext. 2185