Casual and Student Hiring Practices
Audit of
Casual and Student Hiring Practices
November 2005
Report Clearance Steps
Planning phase completed
July 2005
Report sent for management response
October 2005
Management response received
November 2005
Report completed
November 2005
Report approved by Departmental Audit and Evaluation Committee (DAEC)
November 24, 2005
Acronyms used in the report
Audit and Evaluation Directorate
CO-OP
Co-op/Internship Program
Environment Canada
FSWEP
Federal Student Work Experience Program
HRMIS
Human Resources Management Information System
Office of the Auditor General
Public Service Commission
Public Service Employment Act
Prepared by Audit and Evaluation
Acknowledgments
The Audit and Evaluation Directorate Project Team including Benjamin Copp, Lise Gravel, Brian Fehr led by Stella Line Cousineau under the direction of Jean Leclerc, would like to thank those individuals who contributed to this project and particularly all region interviewees who provided insights, and comments crucial to this review.
Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
Background
Audit Objectives and Scope
Audit Methodology
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Casual Employment
2.1.1
Letter of Offer/Contract
2.1.2
Periods