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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion governance in the BC Public Service

Last updated on March 27, 2024

Where We All Belong, the equity, diversity and inclusion strategy, shows how every B.C. government employee can contribute towards building an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace. Clear accountabilities also exist, from managers and supervisors to deputy ministers, to ensure the strategy is successful.

For more information, please visit our homepage – the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Resource Centre – which includes information about the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, Indigenous Initiatives, Accessibility, Learning and Resources and Community.  

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Where We All Belong: Strategy Governance

Appendix B of the Accountability Framework on Human Resource Management outlines the accountabilities that supervisors/managers, senior executives of line ministries, and the BC Public Service Agency have for diversity and inclusion. To be successful and to understand the various populations the strategy should serve, Where We All Belong elaborates and expands on the roles and responsibilities, including governance and management structure for program development, implementation and monitoring.

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Deputy Ministers Committee on Public Service Renewal (DMCPSR) 

  • Sets direction and provides strategic guidance for public service renewal  
  • Overall accountability and alignment for intersecting equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in support of the public sector mandate—anti-racism/anti-hate, IBPOC (Indigenous, Black and People of Colour), GBA+ (Gender Based Analysis Plus), cultural competency, reconciliation, accessibility, pay equity  
 

BC Public Service Agency Head

  • Establishes strategic direction and associated action for workforce/workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion strategy 
  • Provides corporate and organizational level reporting for BC Public Service equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts across government 
  • Leads BC Public Service equity, diversity and inclusion efforts on behalf of government (includes reporting to the Minister of Finance, responsible for the BC Public Service Agency) 
 

Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategy, Policy and Partnerships, Public Service Agency

  • Accountable for implementation of corporate Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 
  • Approves components, deliverables, and timelines 
  • Accountable for corporate and organizational-level reporting 
 

Assistant Deputy Ministers’ Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 

  • Provides strategic insight and support for equity, diversity and inclusion for government 
  • Cross-representation of ministries and agencies 
  • Champions of equity, diversity and inclusion for the BC Public Service and within their organizations 
  • Provide feedback and recommendations to support the Strategy and associated initiatives
  • Alignment to overall direction and intersection of related public sector mandate for anti-racism/anti-hate, IBPOC (Indigenous, Black and People of Colour), GBA+ (Gender Based Analysis Plus), cultural competency, reconciliation, accessibility, pay equity 
 

Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Branch

  • Leads the implementation of the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and associated change and communication strategies
  • Leads work within Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy as it relates to reconciliation and accessibility 
  • Provides linkages to key tables and committees including: Public Service Agency Corporate Executive; Accessibility Directorate; Gender Equity Office; Anti-Racism and Multiculturalism Branch; Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation etc. 
  • Provides secretariat support to the ADM Committee on  Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and key governance tables 
  • Leads the integration of the equity, diversity and inclusion elements into the workforce planning guidelines, and reviews ministry submissions for alignment 
  • Defines and seeks endorsement for corporate direction and provides insight to meet goals and objectives of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 
  • Leads and maintains a resource centre and provision of subject matter expertise where appropriate 
  • Develops and maintains supporting project tools and resources for all initiatives and defines and reports on progress through overall measurement and reporting framework 
 

HR Organizational Leaders: BC Public Service Agency Lines of Business and Ministry Strategic Human Resources 

  • Lead the implementation of actions under the Strategy as they pertain to ministry and BC Public Service Agency lines of business 
  • Represent and champion equity, diversity and inclusion work, including providing advice and guidance to clients as appropriate 
  • Align ministry initiatives to corporate direction 
  • Monitor and report on respective ministry and BC Public Service Agency projects, actions, and progress
 

Diversity Leads

  • Share feedback, progress, obstacles, and ensure alignment across equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across government
 

Cross-Ministry Working Group on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

  • Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion at respective ministries
  • Report out on equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives at respective ministries and align to corporate efforts
  • Participate in special projects related to the equity, diversity and inclusion Strategy
 

Supervisors and Employees 

  • Actively participate in efforts to promote and adopt actions in support of equity, diversity and inclusion within their organizations 
  • Participate in learning opportunities such as equity, diversity and inclusion training, GBA+ (Gender Based Analysis Plus) training, annual ethics reviews, and other corporate learning opportunities 
  • Support and/or participate in advisory committees, union committees, employee resource groups, communities of practice, and other employee groups (as appropriate) 
  • Provide input through feedback mechanisms such as the Work Environment Survey and other employee surveys 

 

 

 “Fostering diversity and inclusion aligns directly with our corporate values. Integrity is at the heart of our BC Public Service work. It's about being accountable for our organization, courageously navigating our differences while providing services for all British Columbians.”

Deb Godfrey
head of the BC Public Service Agency
Ministry of Finance