About: Public Service Commission
The PEI Public Service Commission is an independent and impartial agency established by the Civil Service Act. It provides leadership and coordination to human resources in the public sector of the province which includes government departments and agencies, health care facilities, and other public sector employers.
Some of the human resource services and training programs include:
- Classification of positions
- Recruitment and selection
- Human resource planning
- Payroll administration
- Occupational health and safety
Structure and Employees
The Systems and Administration Section is responsible for fostering mutually beneficial relationships with the Commission's clients through the coordination of progressive forward thinking payroll, policy development, and human resource information services. This Section is also responsible for internal financial and administrative management and information technology development for the Commission.
View employee listThe position of Ethics and Integrity Commissioner was created by Executive Council in 2015 as part of a series of measures to maintain and strengthen public confidence that the work of government is conducted with high standards of ethics and integrity.
Initially, the primary area of responsibility for the commissioner was conflict of interest disclosure for deputy ministers and senior officials in similar positions. In the fall of 2015, the commissioner’s mandate was expanded to include a key role in the newly-developed Public Interest Disclosure and Whistleblower Protection Policy. Administratively, the office is associated with the Public Service Commission.
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The purpose of this Divison is to provide senior level direction, leadership, coordination and advice in the areas of human resource management services, labour relations and occupational health and safety to all government departments. It is responsible for building harmonious and mutually beneficial working relationships that promote the well being and productivity of all employees. This is achieved through the advice, support and assistance that HR Managers provide within their service areas. The Division provides leadership in overall labour relations matters and collective bargaining processes while also ensuring that an Occupational Health and Safety Program is in place and that legislation is adhered to in all government departments.
View employee listThe Staffing, Classification and Organizational Development Division's primary responsibility is to develop a professional workforce by providing quality human resource services in collaboration with the employer. The division provides guidance in corporate human resource planning, employee assistance programming and counseling, the promotion of diversity and an inclusive work environment, employee training and development, French language training and oral proficiency assessments, classification and staffing services. Classification services include preparation of position questionnaires, organization design, compensation research and position analysis/evaluations. The selection of qualified staff is performed in accordance with hiring practices as outlined in legislation and collective agreements based upon fairness, impartiality and consistency. Some services such as staffing, employee assistance, classification and training are also offered to the health and/or education sectors.
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