Whatever your role, wherever you work, what you do as a public service employee touches the lives of Canadians every day. Watch this video from the Clerk of the Privy Council to learn more about what it means to be a public servant.
This video features a welcome message from John Hannaford, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, to new employees in the federal public service. (00:02:07)
[John Hannaford, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, standing in front of a white wall with a framed painting of a landscape hanging on the left and a Canadian flag on the right side.]
John Hannaford: Hi there! I'm John Hannaford, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet. Congratulations on joining Canada's federal public service. You have chosen a career that holds extraordinary rewards and opportunities. We have the privilege of making a difference every day. As holders of the public trust, we have unique responsibilities.
[Image of a Canadian flag against a blue sky zooms out to a photo of the Parliament building.]
We're at the heart of Canada's democratic system delivering on the elected government's priorities and providing services that touch nearly every aspect of Canadians' lives.
[The Parliament building fades into a blur in the background, and graphics of people representing a diversity of genders, races and professions appear.]
Other voices: We are researchers and scientists, data and policy analysts, front-line workers, coast guard members, engineers, lawyers, foreign service officers, communicators, IT specialists – and so much more.
[A map of Canada appears in the background behind the figures of people.]
Most importantly, we are a team. And we are strongest when all colleagues feel valued, respected, safe, and included.
[Different parts of Canada are highlighted on the map – a lighthouse in Newfoundland and Labrador, an inukshuk in Nunavut, a mountain in British Columbia.]
From coast to coast to coast, in communities big and small, public servants support the well-being and prosperity of millions of people.
[Silhouettes of people appear on the map.]
[Photo of a legal gavel surrounded by bubbles. Inside each bubble is a distinct graphic representing the Supreme Court building, the scales of justice, legal documents, a notary stamp and two people shaking hands.]
And our steadfast commitment to upholding laws, international norms and rules, and respect for human rights contributes to security and stability around the world.
[Video of Coast Guard members on Coast Guard boats.]
[Video of four people in hiking gear standing or crouching on rough terrain.]
[Video of a white woman speaking in sign language at an event.]
[Video of a white woman receiving a piece of paper at a service kiosk.]
[Video of two Canadian Armed Forces members delivering water bottles to an older woman's home.]
Our work is exciting and engaging. And in all that we do, we must remain grounded in our values: Respect for Democracy, Respect for People, Integrity, Stewardship, and Excellence.
[Video of a young racialized woman sitting at her desk, looking at her computer screen. A question mark appears next to her head.]
In times of change or challenge… When you're faced with complex questions and you aren't sure of the answer… Or when you have opportunities to improve your work and take smart risks … look to our values for guidance.
[Video of the same young woman having a conversation with her manager. A look of understanding appears on her face and a graphic of a lightbulb hangs between them.]
And look to your manager, human resources team, or values and ethics office for support.
[Video of a racialized young man smiling and walking down a hallway.]
[Video of a smiling white woman standing in an office.]
From new public servants to experienced deputy heads…
We all share a common purpose.
[Video close-up of the face of a young Black woman smiling directly into the camera. Her image slowly zooms out and the screen fills with a collage of diverse faces representing different professions.]
We are all stewards of our institution, carrying a long-standing tradition of a non-partisan and professional public service.
[An image of Clerk Hannaford from the collage slowly zooms in until his image fills the screen.]
[Clerk Hannaford standing in front of a white wall with a framed painting of a landscape hanging on the left and a Canadian flag on the right.]
John Hannaford: That is who we are. That is what we do. And that is what you are now a part of.
Welcome!
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