Onboarding Checklist for New Employees – Your First Month

Note: This checklist will walk you through the first month of the onboarding journey and outlines the
tasks to be taken by both you and your supervisor.

During your first month, you will be starting to get familiar with the culture, processes and your job
duties and expectations. As you are building your knowledge, your team and supervisor play a vital role
in your onboarding experience.

We know there is lots of learning and reading that happens in the first month, be sure to so pace
yourself and set aside time for learning.

On-Going Conversations
Continue to check-in with your supervisor (and/or buddy) both formally and informally to:
 Let them know how things are going
 Discuss priorities and expectations
 Review initial learning needs and how they can be met
☐  Request feedback on your progress and performance
 Celebrate accomplishments
 Ask any questions and get support if necessary
 Provide feedback on your onboarding experience

Resources
There is a lot to read, give yourself time, talk to your supervisor about prioritizing what you need to know now,
and spread the reading over the next few weeks. Remember you aren’t expected to know it all right away!
Ministry Resources
This information that all ministry of Health employees should be familiar with and understand.
Review and discuss the following the following with your supervisor:
 BC Budget 2021
 Service Plan 2019/20 - 2021/22
☐  Minister’s Mandate Letter – November 2020
 Ministry’s Talent Management Strategy
 Health Sector Performance Management Framework
 Health Sector Strategy Management Framework

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BC Public Service Resources

If you are new to the BC Public Service, this is information that all employees should be familiar with and
understand.
Review and become familiar with the following information. If you have questions, feel free to reach
out to your supervisor:
 When You Start, page on Careers & MyHR
 Government Essentials and Gov 101
 Corporate Plan, Where Ideas Work
 Corporate Values, What We Value
 Ethics & Standards of Conduct
 Diversity and Inclusion Resource Centre
 Corporate Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, Where We All Belong
☐  Draft Principles that Guide the Province of British Columbia’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples
 Resources on practicing territorial acknowledgements:
o Giving Meaningful Territorial Acknowledgements blog
o Territorial Acknowledgements blog
o Whose Land Are You On?
o Native Land Interactive Map
 Respect in the Workplace and Words Matter
 Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+)
 Employment Conditions and Collective Agreements
Check out the following useful links (and add to your bookmarks/favourites):
 Careers & MyHR
☐  @Work
 Employee Self-Serve (My Time and Pay)
 The Learning Center

The Culture
Familiarize yourself with the “culture” of the office and find out about any social norms (for example:
☐ coffee clubs, birthday celebrations, potluck lunches, recreational and health activities, social clubs, etc.)

☐ Learn about your team’s vision and direction

☐ Learn about the current issues and challenges of the ministry, branch, division/team

☐ Find out about the latest Work Environment Survey results for the Ministry and your Branch

☐ Find out about Ministry recognition (e.g. Ministry STARS Awards)

☐ Find out about the succession and leadership development initiatives in the Ministry
Learn about the Ministry’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural safety and reconciliation
☐ and removing barriers to accessibility

☐ Learn about the vision for Ministry culture and the Leadership Commitments

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MyPerformance
Review MyPerformance and the process your team follows
☐  Discuss short-term work goals and learning goals in alignment with the MyPerformance cycle and
the probationary period
Create or update your MyPerformance Profile
☐  If you need assistance, refer to the MyPerformance Guide

Finance and Accounting

Find out about any applicable travel, expense approvals and reimbursement processes, signing
☐ authority, taxi card, travel card and purchasing card.
 Review Financial page on Health ePlace for more information

Get Connected
Get involved, network and continue to connect with team members, colleagues, clients and other
☐ stakeholders

☐ Check out the perks for BC Public Service employees at the Employee Discount Store

Health and Wellness

☐ As your supervisor about the Ministry’s Employee Liaison
Look into the health and wellness resources available to you including the Employee & Family
☐ Assistance Services (for you and your family) and Health and Well-being Workshops
Be aware of your own mental health during this transition and refer to the resources available. Look at
☐ taking the Here to Help Screen Self-test

MyHR If you are new to the BC Public Service:

☐ Go to “Your First Month” page on MyHR (click on all the useful links)

For the next phase of the onboarding journey, refer to the New Employee Onboarding Checklist for New –
First Six Months. [insert link when available]

If you have any questions about onboarding or notice any changes that need to be made to this guide,
please email Integrated Human Resources at psa.hlth.organizational.development@gov.bc.ca .

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