1. Title

Organizational design of the Workplace Directorate.

2. Objectives

Management consulting service to examine the organizational design of the Workplace Directorate and provide expert advice, recommendations for most effective organizational structure.

3. Background

The mission of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), including the Labour Program and Service Canada, is to build a stronger and more inclusive Canada, to support Canadians in helping them live productive and rewarding lives and improving Canadians' quality of life.

The Labour Program promotes safe, healthy, cooperative, and productive workplaces that benefit us all. Canadians are entitled to be treated fairly on the job, and, through legislation, programs and services, the Labour Program fosters good working conditions, constructive labour-management relations, and workplaces free from discrimination.

Led by a Director General and with a team of approximately 150 full-time employees, the Workplace Directorate is responsible for three programs: Occupational Health and Safety; Labour Standards; and Wage Earner Protection Program.

4. Scope of Work

• Examining the current organizational structure, mandate, responsibilities, skills, and financial structure of the directorate;
• Assessing the current workload and identifying new functions the directorate may be responsible for going forward;
• Describing the strengths, successes, and opportunities of the directorate, as well as the challenges and risks it faces;
• Providing expert advice and recommendations on the most effective organizational structure, as well as required capacity, skill sets, and gaps;
• Providing a cost analysis of the recommended organizational structure; and,

Consulting with the Director General and other senior leaders, as needed.