Government of Canada

Vacation leave accrues annually based on years of service: 15 days up to 8 years, 20 days at 8 years, increasing up to 30 days at 28 years of service, with pro rata accrual in the year service milestones are reached. Employees receive a one-time 37.5 hours of vacation leave after their second anniversary of service. Unused vacation leave up to 35 days may be carried over; excess is paid out at the daily rate. Sick leave accrues at 9.375 hours per month with eligibility for sick leave pay when unable to work due to illness or injury. Family-related leave includes up to 7 consecutive calendar days bereavement leave with pay for immediate family members, plus up to 3 additional days for travel. Maternity leave without pay is up to 18 weeks, extendable up to 52 weeks if the newborn is hospitalized, with a maternity allowance topping up Employment Insurance benefits to 93% of weekly pay. Parental leave without pay is up to 37 weeks (standard) or 63 weeks (extended), with parental allowance topping up EI benefits to 93% (standard) or 55.8% (extended) of weekly pay. Leave with pay for family responsibilities totals 37.5 hours per fiscal year for various family care needs. Domestic violence leave provides up to 75 hours with pay annually. Leave for traditional Indigenous practices grants 15 hours with pay and 22.5 hours without pay annually. Education leave without pay up to one year may be granted for relevant studies, with possible allowances. Career development leave with pay and examination leave with pay are also provided. Various other leaves with or without pay are detailed for court attendance, injury-on-duty, personal reasons, and union business.

Salaries are set in detailed pay scales for various classification levels (EL-01 to EL-09) with ten steps each, effective from September 1, 2021, through September 1, 2025, including economic increases, wage adjustments, and market adjustments. For example, EL-01 annual salaries range from $37,807 (Step 1 in 2021) to $50,778 (Step 10 in 2025), and EL-09 ranges from $100,060 (Step 1 in 2021) to $139,038 (Step 6 in 2025). Pay increments occur every 52 weeks for full-time employees. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the straight-time hourly rate for hours beyond scheduled work, and double time for hours exceeding 12 in a continuous work period or day. Call-back pay guarantees a minimum of 4 hours at straight-time rate or overtime rate for work outside scheduled hours. Standby pay is one hour's straight-time pay per 8-hour period, with increased pay for weekend standby. Shift premiums include $15 per shift for evening (16:00-24:00) and night (00:00-08:00) shifts, and a weekend premium of $2.25 per hour for regular weekend shifts. Special allowances include a sea duty allowance of $37 per night at sea plus $40 per night beyond 44 consecutive nights, a submarine trials allowance of 25% of basic hourly rate per half hour, a flying pay allowance of $100 per month for certain flight duties, and a Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance of $2,140 annually for eligible positions.

This collective agreement covers all employees in the Electronics group represented by Local 2228 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, classified under job code 404. The agreement establishes terms and conditions of employment to promote harmonious relations between the Employer (Treasury Board of Canada), the Local Union, and employees, aiming to improve the quality and efficiency of the electronics field in the Canadian public service. The agreement is effective upon signing and expires on August 31, 2026. Key outcomes for employees include defined working conditions, pay scales, leave entitlements, and protections against discrimination and harassment.