Government of Canada

Vacation leave accrual starts at 9.375 hours per month, increasing with years of service up to 18.75 hours per month after 28 years. Employees receive a one-time credit of 37.5 hours of vacation leave after their second anniversary. Sick leave accrues at 9.375 hours per month, with additional 1.25 hours per month for shift workers after 112.5 hours of sick leave used. Bereavement leave provides up to 7 consecutive calendar days paid leave, including travel leave up to 3 days, with additional provisions for extended family and stillbirth. Pregnancy/maternity leave without pay is up to 18 weeks, extendable up to 52 weeks if the newborn is hospitalized, with a pregnancy/maternity allowance providing up to 93% of weekly pay during Employment Insurance waiting and benefit periods, subject to return-to-work agreements. Parental leave without pay offers up to 37 or 63 weeks (standard or extended options), with parental allowances supplementing Employment Insurance or Québec Parental Insurance Plan benefits, also subject to return-to-work agreements. Leave without pay is available for family care (up to 5 years total), personal needs (up to 1 year), relocation of spouse, and domestic violence (up to 75 hours paid leave annually). Employees receive 15 hours paid and 22.5 hours unpaid leave annually for traditional Indigenous practices. Injury-on-duty leave, court leave, and leave for labour relations matters are also provided. Education leave without pay up to 1 year may be granted with allowances from 50% to 100% of basic salary. The agreement includes provisions for professional development, conference attendance, and reimbursement of registration fees. Workforce adjustment provisions include severance pay based on years of continuous employment, with specific formulas and maximums. Part-time employees receive pro-rated benefits and pay.

Salary rates vary by group, level, and step, with detailed annual rates provided for each classification from October 1, 2021, through October 1, 2025, including economic increases, wage adjustments, pay line adjustments, and market adjustments where applicable. For example, Dentistry Group annual salaries range approximately from $92,537 to $140,820 depending on level and step as of October 1, 2021, increasing annually with specified percentage increases. Pay increments occur every 12 months (6 months for some nursing levels), with provisions for part-time employees. Overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the hourly rate for hours beyond scheduled daily or weekly hours, with double time for extended overtime or work on second or subsequent rest days. Work on designated paid holidays is compensated at 1.5 times for the first 7.5 hours and double time thereafter. Bonuses and special pay include various terminable allowances for specific roles such as forensic psychiatrists ($54,250 to $50,800 annually), Indigenous Services Canada nurses in remote communities (recruitment allowance of $6,750 at hiring and $9,750 after 12 months; retention allowance of $16,500 annually), expanded professional role allowance ($6,000 annually), nurse-in-charge allowance ($6,000 annually), and allowances for psychologists and personnel psychologists ranging from $2,000 to $12,000 annually. Shift premiums of $2.25 per hour apply for hours worked between 4:00 pm and 8:00 am, and weekend premiums of $2.25 per hour apply for work on Saturdays and Sundays.

This collective agreement covers all employees in the Health Services Group represented by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, including classifications in Dentistry, Nutrition and Dietetics, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Psychology, Social Work, and Veterinary Medicine (codes 207, 213, 217, 219, 220, 221, 223, 226, 228). The agreement aims to maintain harmonious relations between the Employer (Treasury Board) and employees, setting terms for remuneration, hours, benefits, and working conditions. It recognizes the unique role of health professionals and seeks to promote professional standards and employee well-being. The agreement is effective from the date signed until September 30, 2026.