Public Service Week is all about you!
This special week is an opportunity to recognize the contributions that all public service employees from our various government departments and agencies make in delivering quality services and programs to our Island community.
This year’s theme is You Matter! I encourage you to take some time to enjoy the events and focus on YOU. We will be celebrating with events, prize draws, recognizing long term service award recipients, and announcing our 2023 annual employee recognition award recipients.
See below for a detailed schedule of events that will take place during Public Service Week:
Monday, June 12
Time: 10:15 am – 11:00 am
Topic: You Matter Website Overview Session
Venue: Virtual/Online via Teams
Registration: Please Click Here to register for the session. All registered attendees will receive a Microsoft Teams Link via email prior to the session.
Guest Speaker: Sarah MacDonald, PEI PSC Employee Wellness & Safety Manager
Sarah MacDonald is a trained Psychological Health & Safety Advisor and Occupational Therapist and prior to joining the PSC, worked for Health PEI for 5 years. This session will provide a general overview of the You Matter website resource available for all Civil Service employees. Come learn about the website and explore what useful resources are available to support your mental health and well-being.
Activity: 15-Minute Wellness Walk – get out for a walk for a great stress release!
Tuesday, June 13
Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Event: Coffee break for Youth and those New to Government
Venue: Basement Atrium - Atlantic Technology Centre, 176 Great George Street, Charlottetown
Join fellow colleagues who are early in their public service career for a coffee break in the basement atrium of the Atlantic Technology Center. As the Public Service prepares for the changing demographics of the workforce, it is important for those who are young or new public service professionals to come together, connect, and discuss opportunities to continue to uphold the guiding values of respect, integrity, accountability, and excellence. Whether you’re young, young at heart, or early in your public service career, we welcome you to join us for snacks, refreshments, and engaging discussions. We look forward to seeing you on the 13th!
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Event: Taste the World
Venue: Holman Building, 250 Water Street, Summerside (Farmer’s Market Space in the basement – South side entrance)
Activity: 15-Minute Wellness Walk – get out for a walk for a great stress release!
Wednesday, June 14
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Event: Taste the World
Venue: Famous Fresh Market - Cafeteria - Basement of Sullivan Bldg., PAB Complex, Charlottetown
Hello, Food taster! Come and try different foods and flavours from around the world. You will be greeted by the tantalizing aroma of foods carefully prepared by a variety of local vendors. Countries represented this year include China, India Ireland, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Canada.
Activity: 15-Minute Wellness Walk – get out for a walk for a great stress release!
Thursday, June 15
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Event: BBQ and Celebration of Public Service and Cultural Diversity (Click here to view photos)
Venue: Gazebo behind Holman Building, Summerside
Activity: 15-Minute Wellness Walk – get out for a walk for a great stress release!
Friday, June 16
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Event: Hand/Neck Massage (approx. 10 mins.)
Venue: Famous Fresh Market – (Cafeteria Meeting Room) - Basement of Sullivan Bldg., PAB Complex, Charlottetown
Various techniques such as: Acupressure, Reiki, Shiatsu, Thai, Myofacial release etc. Please note limit of one treatment per person.
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Event: BBQ and Celebration of Public Service and Cultural Diversity (Rescheduled from June 15th)
Venue: PAB Courtyard, Charlottetown
Total money raised for the PEI Reach Foundation: $645.00
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Topic: Working with Young Workers (15 – 24 years)
Venue: Virtual/Online via Teams
Registration: Please Click Here to register for the session. All registered attendees will receive a Microsoft Teams Link via email on Thursday, June 15 at 4:00 pm.
Guest Speaker: Erin Carver
Erin Carver is the Occupational Health and Safety Youth Education Consultant with the Workers Compensation Board.
It is largely employers and supervisors who determine the general culture, as well as the health and safety culture, of a workplace. For young workers, learning how to do the job well and reporting any workplace hazards, is a great first step in preventing workplace injury. Chances are young workers probably haven’t thought about the different ways they can be injured at work. The truth is what you don’t know CAN hurt you! Participants will learn about the significant influence supervisors can have on worker safety, and how employers and supervisors might capitalize on this. Participants will hear what PEI workers say about their hesitation to raise their workplace safety concerns, and what they can do to encourage workers to speak up.
Activity: 15-Minute Wellness Walk – get out for a walk for a great stress release!
Other departmental recognition events will be held throughout the week, throughout the province. Stay tuned for more information to come directly from your department.
Special thanks to our 2023 Public Service Week organizing committee members for putting together a fantastic week of events:
Upulee Fernando, Jill LeBlanc, Suzie Frizzell, Anne MacRae, Alf Blanchard, Catherine Meijer, Camellia Nguyen, Jasmina Garic, Marley Kingston, Stephanie Provost, Natasha Monaghan, Jayd Landrigan, Alex MacDonald, Sarah Muthee, and Delma Good (Committee Chair)
If you have any questions about the events taking place during Public Service Week, please reach to your Manager or HR Manager.
Thank you everyone for your dedication to serving Islanders. I wish you all a wonderful Public Service Week!
Tanya