benefits Summary
Vacation leave accrues monthly based on years of service, starting at 9.375 hours per month and increasing up to 18.75 hours per month after 28 years of service, equating to approximately 15 days after 1 year and up to 37.5 days after 28 years. Employees may carry over up to 262.5 hours of unused vacation annually; excess is paid out. Sick leave accrues at 9.375 hours per month, with shift workers earning an additional 1.25 hours per month under certain conditions. Bereavement leave provides seven consecutive calendar days with pay, including up to three days for travel, plus one day for extended family members. Family-related leave with pay totals up to 37.5 hours per fiscal year for various family responsibilities. Domestic violence leave allows up to 75 hours per fiscal year with pay. Indigenous employees may receive 15 hours of paid leave and 22.5 hours unpaid leave annually for traditional practices. Maternity leave without pay is up to 18 weeks, extendable to 52 weeks in cases of newborn hospitalization, with a maternity allowance supplementing Employment Insurance benefits up to 93% of weekly pay. Parental leave without pay is up to 37 or 63 weeks (standard or extended options), with parental allowance top-ups similarly structured. Leave without pay for care of family can be granted up to five years total, with a minimum of three weeks per leave period. Education leave without pay may be granted up to one year, with possible allowances. Various other leaves (court, personnel selection, career development, examination, personal needs) are provided under specified conditions.
compensation Summary
Annual salary rates for the Border Services Group are specified in Appendix A, with multiple pay levels (FB-1 to FB-8) and steps within each level. For example, at FB-1, salaries range from $64,849 to $72,095 (effective June 21, 2021) and increase annually with scheduled wage adjustments through June 21, 2025, reaching up to $83,437. Similar structured increases apply across all levels, with compounded increases including economic, wage, and market adjustments. Pay increments occur on the anniversary date of appointment, moving employees to the next step in the scale. Overtime is compensated at time and one half (1.5x) for the first 7.5 hours and double time (2x) thereafter on scheduled workdays; on days of rest, 1.5x for the first 7.5 hours and double time thereafter, with minimum payments for call-back and reporting. Shift premiums of $2.25 per hour apply for hours worked between 4 pm and 8 am, and an additional $2.25 per hour weekend premium applies for hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays. Uniformed employees receive an annual paid meal premium of $5,000, paid biweekly, subject to economic increases. Non-uniformed employees receive an annual allowance of $1,000, pro-rated for part-time employees.
general Summary
This collective agreement covers all employees in the Border Services Group (Code 610) represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and employed by the Treasury Board of Canada. The agreement aims to maintain harmonious relations between the Employer, the Alliance, and employees, setting out terms and conditions of employment to promote employee well-being and efficient public service. It is effective upon signing and expires on June 20, 2026. Key outcomes for employees include negotiated wages, working conditions, leave entitlements, job security provisions, grievance procedures, and benefits tailored to the Border Services Group.