Government of Canada

Vacation leave accrues monthly at rates increasing with years of service, starting at 9.375 hours per month and reaching up to 18.75 hours per month after 28 years. Employees must normally use vacation within the year earned, with carry-over allowed up to 262.5 hours; excess leave is paid out. Sick leave accrues at 9.375 hours per month, with provisions for medical certificates and advance sick leave up to 187.5 hours. Designated paid holidays include New Year's Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and one additional provincial or civic holiday. Leave provisions include up to 15 hours combined personal and volunteer leave annually, bereavement leave with pay for immediate family with up to 7 consecutive calendar days or two periods totaling 5 working days plus travel, maternity leave without pay up to 18 weeks plus extensions for newborn hospitalization, parental leave without pay up to 37 or 63 weeks with options for standard or extended Employment Insurance benefits topped up to 93% or 55.8% of weekly pay respectively, and domestic violence leave up to 75 hours annually. Other leaves include injury-on-duty leave, court leave, leave for family care, and education leave with allowances from 50% to 100% of basic salary. The agreement also provides for job security measures, workforce adjustment procedures, and joint consultation committees.

Salaries are specified in detailed pay grids for various sub-groups and levels, with annual increments based on experience and education. For example, Elementary and Secondary Teaching (ED-EST) group salaries range approximately from $52,648 to $110,259 annually as of July 1, 2024, depending on level and step. Raises occur annually on July 1, with specific percentage increases applied retroactively for 2021 (1.5%), 2022 (6.366% compounded), 2023 (10.104% compounded), and scheduled increases for 2024. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate for hours beyond 7.5 per day, with double time for second days of rest or excess hours. Shift premiums of $2.25 per hour apply for work between 4 pm and 8 am, and weekend premiums of $2.25 per hour for weekend work. Call-back pay guarantees a minimum of 3 hours at overtime rates, with a maximum of 8 hours per call-back. Various allowances include a Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance of $2,140 annually, principal and assistant principal allowances ranging from $2,080 plus per-teacher amounts, department head allowance of $2,245 annually, specialist subject allowance of $1,015 annually, one-room school allowance of $1,240 annually, and an Early Childhood Educator allowance of $3,500 annually prorated daily. Meal allowances of $12.00 apply for overtime exceeding 3 or 4 hours. Retroactive pay adjustments and lump sum payments are provided for economic increases and wage adjustments.

This collective agreement between the Treasury Board and the Public Service Alliance of Canada covers all employees in the Education and Library Science Group, including classifications under codes 209 (Education), 215 (Library Science), and 414 (Educational Support). The agreement aims to maintain harmonious relations, set terms and conditions of employment, and improve public service quality. It is effective upon signing and expires on June 30, 2025. Key outcomes for employees include negotiated salary scales, leave entitlements, allowances, and protections related to job security and workplace conditions.