Human Resources Branch

Responsibilities

Establish employment standards which the Treasury Board considers necessary for effective human resource management, including terms and conditions of employment
Provide leadership and direction in human resource (HR) planning and HR information management
Conduct best practice research and develop HR policies
Provide direction and coordination in corporate learning and development activities
Develop and implement HR programs and services which enhance the overall effectiveness of Government
Provide programs and services to support increasing the representation of persons with disabilities in the provincial public service
Build French language capacity within the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Coordinate government support for the development of the province’s Francophone community

The Human Resources Branch has five divisions: