Performance Management  

City Council’s Strategic Plan  describes the City's overall vision, mission, and focus areas. Department business plans tie into this overall strategic plan by identifying the department’s role in it as well as the actions/resources required to accomplish it.

The performance management process involves the role of each employee in accomplishing both the department business plan as well as the overall strategic plan. Everyone has a role to play in making “Grande Prairie the Greatest Place to Be”. Our work matters to the citizens of Grande Prairie and by positively contributing to the community we call home, we all make a difference.

Performance Management boils down to good communication which is required for high morale, quality work and excellent customer service.

It involves:

• Ensuring employees understand what is expected of them
• Both employee and supervisor reviewing work and progress throughout the year
• The opportunity to talk about successes and challenges
• Two-way formal and informal feedback
• Discussion and documentation of career aspirations/training needs                              

"Over the past 25 years, I've worked for several municipal government organizations across Alberta and the City of Grande Prairie is by far the most dynamic, leading edge employer. As a member of the City's Corporate Leadership Team for the past ten years, I very much appreciate management's commitment to professional development and health, wellness and safety for City staff. Our Guiding Beliefs - service/caring, integrity, flexibility, fun, and cooperation - make this a GREAT place to work."

Greg Scerbak, Director
Community Services Department