Government of Newfoundland and Labrador - Department of Energy and Mines

**About the Department** The Department of Energy and Mines is the lead for innovation, economic development and diversification in Newfoundland and Labrador. The department focuses on creating a competitive environment to support private sector investment and business growth; and supporting industries in Newfoundland and Labrador such as mining, energy and technology. Working closely with key stakeholders, the department also develops and monitors supporting regulatory and benefits activities. **Core Values and Guiding Principles** The Mines and Energy Branches value an environment that facilitates a high degree of personal responsibility and initiative. Employee excellence is the key to achieve all goals as individuals and as team members. Employees are guided in their work by the following core values or guiding principles: - **Professionalism** – Each individual demonstrates high professional standards and positive attitudes, and delivers quality service in an objective, timely and responsive manner. - **Innovation** – Each individual demonstrates initiative, creativity and flexibility in responding to challenges and change. - **Safety** – Each individual holds the personal safety of themselves and coworkers in the highest regard and will promote workplace safety at all times. - **Diversity** – Each individual encourages an open exchange about ideas and decisions, and welcomes the varied opinions that contribute to new creative ideas and the development of comprehensive programs and services. - **Leadership** – Each individual takes every opportunity to successfully integrate and use available resources within the department for the attainment of organizational goals. - **Collaboration** – Each individual is open to sharing their knowledge with others and actively seeks the opinions and ideas of others to achieve the desired results.