2015 Achievements
Administration, Corporate Services, Human Resources & Finance
Information Management Strategy
The Corporate Services and Finance departments began the process of conducting a comprehensive review of
existing information and records management in order to prepare a detailed Information Management Strategy.
Presentations from various vendors were received in order to compare price and system requirements for the most
effective tool for information and records management at the District.
Finance Policy Review
To provide for good fiscal planning the department has undertaken a review of the current policies related to
reserves, investment and debt; and will be updating and formalizing the policies.
Financial Software Upgrade Review
The Finance department has reviewed the financial software to meet the needs of the community; and in
conjunction with the Information Management Strategy project is looking to upgrade the current software system
being used to provide financial and property information. The goal is to purchase a more robust system that will
provide additional functionality and expand our ability to provide online customer service information about
property and billings.
Revise Budget Process
Work has been done with Department Directors to provide budget worksheets for annual requests and to improve
and communicate the timing of budget submissions to Council for consideration. The 2016 budget process began in
the fall of 2015 and received early approval at the beginning of January.
Staff Capacity Review
Human Resources presented a 5 year plan and review of staff resources to Council in 2015. The plan reviewed the
current capacity and sets out requirements to meet anticipated future growth. The main objectives of the Staff
Capacity Review were to:
o Identify critical staffing needs
o Identify retirement dates and succession planning needs
o Identify factors affecting staffing
o Explain timelines for staffing requirements
o Describe managers responsibilities in meeting staffing needs
o Define Implementation Strategy and Timelines
Review of Safety Procedures
Our HR and Safety team identified gaps and improvements to be made in the area of safety. A plan was developed
to identify and control hazards, define safety responsibilities and respond to emergencies that result in the
prevention of accidents and occupational diseases. Enhancements have been made to our overall safety training
programs, accident and disease tracking and review; and a plan has been put in place to ensure all staff are being
provided with safety information related to their individual roles.
2015 Annual Report
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