What we do
We provide strategic advocacy, research, professional development and advisory services to the executives of the Public Service of Canada.
Why WE DO IT
We are driven to provide executives with opportunities to develop a strong community of practice, enhance their physical and mental well-being, and support excellence in leadership.
OUR BRAND PROMISE
Together and individually, we are committed to excellence, trusted service, and meeting the needs of our executive leaders.
HOW APEX SUPPORTS YOU
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7,900+
Executive
Community -
98%
Satisfaction with
Advisory Services -
135
Awards of Excellence
Granted -
10,000+
Executives
Inducted -
6,500
Professional Development Participants
INDIVIDUALS & LEADERS IN PUBLIC SERVICEWe are individuals with our own stories to tell, our own background, our own lives, our own communities, our own weaknesses, our own great potential. And we are leaders and therefore teachers and models of balance, of courtesy and compassion, of work ethic, of principle, knowing and teaching the basics.
IAN SHUGARTClerk of the Privy Council,
Remarks at the 2019 APEX Leadership Symposium.
Executive SupportOur work is built around three Centres of Excellence along with providing resources and tools to assist executives on their career journey.
Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, we offer national and regional events.
2022
Preparing for your retirement as an executive
APEX is proudly partnering with the PSPC Pension Centre to bring executives this tailored learning session on ‘Preparing for Your Retirement’. In this session, PSPC will walk participants through key information needed about your pension, benefits calculation, deductions, indexing, survivor benefits, group insurance, leave without pay and service buybacks. They will also cover the process and time requirements for requesting retirement. We hope to see you there!
Registration Details2022
Making the Leap to the Executive Rank: A Conversation
The Association of Professional Executives (APEX) provides opportunities for learning and dialogue on the current issues facing public service executives whether they are new to the role or experienced executives. APEX in partnership with the National Manager’s Community (NMC) would like to invite both aspiring and new executives to participate in a facilitated discussion with experienced public service leaders.
Registration Details2023
The Future of Work, from a real property perspective
APEX is proud to welcome Stéphan Déry, Assistant Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Real Property Services and President of The Workplace Network. In this session, Stéphan will cover various topics related to the Future of Work from a real property perspective. He will talk about the work his department is doing in developing and implementing evidence- and research-based initiatives, tools and concepts to allow for the modernization of office spaces in support of the hybrid work model.
Registration Details2023
The Creative Power of Mindset for Leaders
Dynamic events that create transformational changes, whether in the past, present, or future, impact business leaders and managers in unique ways. The potentially detrimental outcomes, whether it is exhaustion or professional errors, are numerous and significant, but the opportunity is even deeper.
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Awards of Excellence Highlights
Message from the Interim Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to Cabinet - Summit 2022
May 19, 2022
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Strategic PartnersWe selectively develop public, private, and academic sectors partnerships and alliances to support critical programs and initiatives.
Our 2021 Summit and Awards of Excellence Sponsors
Our Affinity Partners
