Join us for a dynamic session of Virtual Mentoring - where affiliates will be able to connect with senior leaders across government and Private Industry in order to gain new perspectives on a wide range of leadership topics. Bring your most burning questions and connect with your colleagues!
How it works: This is a one-hour mentoring session. These mentors will share their best practices and insights on an array of relevant topics for today's workplace.
Take notes, as this discussion will reveal years of experienced insight.
Theme
In this mentoring session, you will experience a meaningful discussion on steps to getting your next promotion and/or your dream job.
The staffing process has many rules to ensure transparency, fairness and equal opportunity. These rules and processes are not well understood by most people. For some, it is difficult to find the time to search and apply for new positions. We are all quite busy with our job and personal commitments.
This mentoring session will clarify the process and get you prepared to apply for the job you want. It will provide guidance on ensuring you stand out amongst the rest. This is one time where you must to tell people just how good you are and not feel self-conscious.
Let’s work together to Get the Job You Want!
Agenda
10:30 - 10:45 - Registration
10:45 - 10:55 - Opening Remarks
10:55 - 11:55 - Session
11:55 - 12:00 - Closing Remarks
12:00 - 12:15 - Networking
Meet the Mentors
Beth Ford, Director Compensation Business Development and Implementation, National Defence (DND)
Beth Ford has been working in IT for over 30 years, before most people had a home computer. Her passion has always been leading and guiding teams. In her role as a Director and as a professional coach, she loves to help others succeed in their job search, their current role, or in getting a promotion.
Jennifer Conlin, Director Travellers Project Management, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Jennifer Conlin is a digital leader with over 20 years of experience across the Government of Canada. She is passionate about the role of technology in the public service, and the linkage between the customer and employee experience as a catalyst to fuel service transformation. As a Director in the Information, Science and Technology Branch at Canada Border Services Agency, she is excited about innovation scaling and the role of future systems in serving citizens.
Location:
Virtually on Zoom – A meeting link will be sent a couple of days in advance of the session.
You will need to install Zoom prior to our meeting. We suggest doing this a couple of days ahead of time to avoid any last-minute delays. Zoom can be installed to your desktop here (https://zoom.us/), or through the app store of your cell phone.
Please review the Zoom Best Practices at this link: English / French
DPI focuses on providing high quality learning and networking opportunities, as well as hosts an array of forums to consult and engage our various members in the IM/IT community. All of our events are put on by public sector professionals for public service professionals, and in the spirit of maintaining and fostering an environment of respect, integrity, inclusivity and excellence, we support and abide by the principles of the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector on all occasions.
While attending a DPI event or function if you witness or experience unacceptable behaviour, or have any other concerns, you are encouraged to come forward immediately, either via direct messaging to the host at one of our virtual events, by emailing info@dpi-canada.com or by approaching a volunteer.
This event is only open to DPI affiliates.
Free Admission / Pre-Registration Required
Registrations are required by NOON on November 8, 2021.
If you are not an affiliate, please sign up. Registration is free!