Personal & Professional Development

We are committed to “Optimizing possibilities to build capacity and create opportunities for passionate and engaged employees”

At the City of Grande Prairie we believe in lifelong learning and are financially committed to this principle. Each year a fund based on a percentage of total salaries is set aside for staff development and training. It is split among the departments and each needs to develop a plan to maximize employee development. This fund can also be used for employee career development and for Succession Planning.

Corporate Training A portion of the overall budget is earmarked for corporate training and includes priorities like:

• Health & Safety Training                                                                         
• Change Management
• Communication
• Computer Training
• Conflict Resolution
• Leadership Development

Department-Specific Training Each department develops its own training plan. Employee needs are considered in developing these plans based on performance management discussions and career aspirations.

Other Developmental Opportunities

• “acting’ responsibilities
• secondments
• special projects
• committee participation
• lifelong learning opportunities