Western Canada Water (WCW) Strategic Plan Brochure

Strategic Plan Alberta Water and Wastewater Operator Association (AWWOA) Manitoba Water and Wastewater Association (MWWA) Municipal Service and Suppliers Association (MSSA) Northern Territories Water and Wastewater Association (NTWWA) Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association (SWWA) Western Canada Water Environment Association (WCWEA) Western Canada Section American Water Works Association (WCS AWWA) Box 1708 126 3rd Ave W Cochrane AB T4C 1B6 P 1.877.283.2003 / 403.709.0064 F 1.877.283.2007 / 403.709.0068 www.westerncanadawater.ca Mission Statement Together we support and advance communication, education and training for water professionals in their efforts to provide safe water and to protect the environment. Vision Statement Working together for Water Vision Elements Western Canada Water will • Foster a cooperative environment where stewardship, regulatory, engineering, construction and operations professionals collectively work together to provide safe water for human consumption and environmental protection. • Deliver an annual conference for the water industry to provide information on technology, regulatory requirements, problem solving and networking in order to: o Communicate regulatory requirements to water professionals. o Provide engineering professionals with information on the best available technologies and processes for water. o Provide construction professionals with information on current water related technologies and process. o Provide operations professionals with information on the best available technologies to operate, analyze and maintain processes. • Provide data management, finance services, marketing and administration to our Constituent Organizations as required. Core Values PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY. We are committed to honesty and integrity in all actions of our staff, volunteers and members, and to helping each other and our partners openly share information and solve problems in a spirit of cooperation. RESPECT AND EQUALITY. We are committed to treating our staff, volunteers and members with consideration, esteem and dignity. MEMBER FOCUSSED. We are committed to the highest standards of service, products, and operations, through continuous review and improvement. CORE STRATEGIES AND RELATED STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Strategic Goal: Our People Strategic Objectives A positive, respectful and supportive culture encourages meaningful work, personal growth and achievement and attracts skilled people who are committed to advancing our mission, vision, values and goals. 1. Technical ability is not enough; we require people who want to be part of, believe, support and promote our culture 2. A shared cultural vision increases morale, productivity and employee satisfaction 3. A positive culture helps us develop a reputation as a superior employer and assists us to get the right people on the bus in the right seat Strategic Goal: Our Processes Strategic Objectives Identify, map, document and apply standard operating procedures for all business process. Measure and document process metrics, enabling continuous improvement. 1. Executing process in a consistent way: • Improves efficiency • Enables improvement • Reduces costs Strategic Goal: Our Customers Strategic Objectives Provide value through the annual conference and in person and online communications channels. 1. Continuous review and improvement of conference program. 2. Attract world class expertise that advances the profession 3. Systems and technologies that deliver information and enhance member experience. Strategic Goal: Our Finances Strategic Objectives Practice sound financial and risk management by engaging in strategic partnerships ensuring ongoing continuity of the Association and Constituent Organizations. 1. Ensure the long term financial viability of the Association.