Vernon in running for national HR award

The City of Vernon has been selected as a Finalist for Best Learning & Development Strategy in the 8th annual Canadian HR Awards, the leading independent awards event for the human resources profession in Canada.

Presented by HRD Canada and Canadian HR Reporter magazine, the Canadian HR Awards recognizes HR teams, individuals and employers for their outstanding achievements, leadership, programs and initiatives in the field of HR over the past 12 months.

In 2020, Vernon launched a new mentorship program. The program provides an opportunity for staff members to connect one-on-one with a mentor from another department or division and work through a formal program to explore career and personal development opportunities through teaching, coaching, counselling, and personal connection.

“The city also recently completed the launch of its core values that identify what matters most to us as staff and public servants, and how we conduct our business each day,” said Will Pearce, Chief Administrative Officer. “Among these are values of being empowered, fostering genuine connections and being a learning organization. Being named a finalist in this category helps affirm the dedication of our staff to continually bring our core values to life and put them to work. By strengthening our team, we continue to improve our services to our clients.”