Item - 2017.EX21.6
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on January 31, 2017 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on January 19, 2017 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on January 31, 2017.
EX21.6 - Report on Count Yourself In: Workforce Survey- Response Results
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on January 31, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council receive the report (December 16, 2016) from the City Manager for information.
2. City Council request the Executive Director, Human Resources, and the Director, Equity, Diversity and Human Rights to prioritize workforce diversity, both through deeper analysis and action strategies, in Toronto Fire Services.
3. City Council request the Executive Director, Human Resources, and the Director, Equity, Diversity and Human Rights to report in 2018 on workforce representation of equity-seeking groups as a basis for workforce planning.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-99623.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council request the Executive Director, Human Resources, and the Director, Equity, Diversity and Human Rights to prioritize workforce diversity, both through deeper analysis and action strategies, in Toronto Fire Services.
2. City Council request the Executive Director, Human Resources, and the Director, Equity, Diversity and Human Rights to report in 2018 on workforce representation of equity-seeking groups as a basis for workforce planning.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jan-31-2017 2:12 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX21.6 - Mihevc - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 39 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Michelle Holland, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jan-31-2017 2:13 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX21.6 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 40 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Michelle Holland, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza |
EX21.6 - Report on Count Yourself In: Workforce Survey- Response Results
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council receive the report (December 16, 2016) from the City Manager for information.
Origin
Summary
The Count Yourself In Workforce Survey (CYI survey) is one of two workforce surveys in Talent Blueprint, the City's workforce strategic plan (2014-2018), the other being the Employee Engagement Survey. The CYI survey provides evidence of any significant gaps in workforce representation. This data is useful for the City in refining attraction and retention strategies and, as a result, strengthening workforce development by assisting divisions with their workforce planning. The City's emphasis is on identifying and removing employment barriers and monitoring outcomes, rather than on establishing requirements to precisely reflect the percentage of designated groups in the community.
In 2002, the City administered the first CYI survey to capture the diversity of the Toronto Public Service (TPS). The Equity, Diversity and Human Rights Division (EDHR) conducted the most recent CYI survey from June 4, 2014 to November 24, 2016. As of November 24, 2016, the overall cumulative response rate (2002-2016) for both union and non-union employees was 55.1 percent (14,196) out of the 25,759 active Toronto Public Service employees surveyed.
The cumulative findings on representation are as follows: women 47.2 percent (6,701), Aboriginal Peoples 1.4 percent (196), members of visible minorities/racialized groups 32.4 percent (4,605), and persons with disabilities 5.2 percent (734). The 2014-2016 CYI survey added a question on sexual orientation. Out of the 9,820 active Toronto Public Service employees who responded to the latest survey, 10.0 percent (983) self-identified as either lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirited or other.
Compared to the demographics of Toronto, these results suggest that there may be employment barriers in the Toronto Public Service faced by members of visible minorities/racialized groups (-16 percent), persons with disabilities (-6.2 percent) and women (-4.8 percent). However, these findings should be interpreted with caution. For example, although responses show a greater percentage of Aboriginal Peoples (+0.7 percent) in the Toronto Public Service compared to the resident population, it is important to note that official demographic counts of Aboriginal Peoples are considered to be underestimates. The City will be able to report on TPS workforce diversity representation and employment barriers more accurately once the project to code the City of Toronto's job profiles according to the National Occupation Classification (NOC) is completed.
The Equity, Diversity and Human Rights Division will use the CYI survey results collaboratively and strategically with Human Resources and City divisions to help the City achieve its goal of building an engaged, diverse, high-performing, adaptive and productive workforce that meet its current and future needs. The results are best used to ensure that all Torontonians have equitable access to opportunities and benefits at the City. Evidence of significant gaps in representation can help the City strategize on how to access one of the most diverse talent pools in the world. The City's response to the survey results will help build a great public service, which values and champions diversity, accessibility, inclusion and respectful behaviour, and reflects the population we serve.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-99623.pdf