Mentorship Program :: 33 Strong

Mentorship Program

What is a Local Government Administrator?

The Community Government Mentorship Program has been designed to provide LGAs with the opportunity to receive confidential guidance and support on community government related issues and personal development from an experienced administrator. The program is for one year and there is no cost to participate. Training will be provided to ensure you get the most out the mentorship.

What is the Community Government Mentorship Program (CGMP)?

Goals of CGMP include:

• To enable a LGA the opportunity to better understand the critical aspects of community governance, operations and administration from their peers in a mentorship setting;
• To transition knowledge, skills and best practices amongst LGAs; and
• To provide a learning and sharing environment for both the Mentor and the Mentee.

Program Guidelines

Eligibility

The program is application based and is open to any LGA who either wants to be a Mentor or a Mentee; exception being those involved in ALGAP Category 1 or 2.

The Mentor should have a minimum of three years working with a northern community government or related administrative experience. Mentees should be currently working with a northern community government.

Application Form

A Call for Applications will be issued annually each Spring. An LGA who wishes to be a Mentor or a Mentee is required to complete and submit an application form about their experience, interests, and expectations for the mentorship relationship.

Matching

Mentees will be provided with a short list of available Mentors and will contact the Community Government Mentorship Program Coordinator (CGMP) to discuss the best match. Contact with the Mentor will be coordinated by the CGMP Coordinator and then the Mentee/Mentor must decide if the partnership would be appropriate for them.

Training

Mentors and Mentees will be invited to attend a Mentorship Workshop that will provide program information and opportunities to learn more about the roles and responsibilities as a Mentor/Mentee.

Honourarium

The LGA Mentor will be provided with an honourarium of $5000 to recognize his/her time and effort in mentoring the LGA Mentee. The LGA Mentor can also volunteer their services and if interested in volunteering should contact the CGMP Coordinator.

Benefits of Being a LGA Mentor

• Satisfaction from contributing to the LGA Mentee’s development;
• Opportunity to reflect upon and articulate your role, experience;
• Improved ability o share experience and knowledge;
• Opportunity to implement new ideas and successes;
• Renewed enthusiasm for your role as an experienced LGA; and
• Challenging discussions with people who have fresh perspectives.

Benefits of Being a LGA Mentee

• Continual review and increased skills and knowledge;
• Improved understanding of your LGA roles and responsibilities in the administration and delivery of services within a community government;
• A supportive and confidential environment in which successes and failures can be reviewed through neutral support;
• An opportunity to acquire competencies and professional experience;
• Networking opportunities; and
• Development of professional self-confidence.

|Who can apply for the program?

All community governments in the Northwest Territories.

Application:

How does a Mentor or Mentee apply?
Application forms are available at www.33strong.com.

For further information on the Community Government Mentorship Program (CGMP) contact your MACA Regional Superintendent or:

Penny Johnson
School of Community Government
Department of Municipal and Community Affairs
#500, 5201-50^th Avenue, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9

Tel: 867-920-6121
Fax: 867-873-0584
Email: Penny_Johnson@gov.nt.ca

Website: www.maca.gov.nt.ca

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