Government of Canada

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, equating to approximately 15 to 25 days annually. Employees are entitled to carry over up to 262.5 hours of unused vacation; excess is paid out. Sick leave accrues at 9.375 hours per month, with additional 1.25 hours per month for shift workers in PO-TCO and PO-IMA groups. Designated paid holidays include 12 days such as New Year's Day, Canada Day, and Christmas, with pay at 7.5 hours at straight time if not worked. Leave provisions include maternity leave up to 18 weeks with a maternity allowance topping up Employment Insurance benefits to 93% of weekly pay, parental leave options up to 63 weeks with similar allowances, bereavement leave up to 7 calendar days plus travel days, and domestic violence leave up to 75 hours per fiscal year. Other leaves include caregiving leave, leave for family-related responsibilities (up to 37.5 hours per fiscal year), education leave, and leave for union business with cost recovery provisions. Health and safety responsibilities are recognized, and accommodations for religious observance and pregnancy-related medical appointments are provided.

Salaries are specified by classification and step, with annual rates effective from January 1, 2016, through January 1, 2025, including retroactive and prospective wage adjustments. For example, LES-TO-01 annual salaries range from $51,673 at Step 1 in 2016 to $79,953 at Step 6 in 2025. Pay increases include economic and wage adjustments totaling approximately 20.14% compounded by 2023. Acting pay is granted when employees perform higher classification duties for at least three consecutive days. Overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the hourly rate for the first 7.5 hours and double time thereafter on scheduled workdays; on days of rest, 1.5 times for the first 7.5 hours and double time thereafter, with double time for second or subsequent consecutive days of rest worked. Reporting pay minimums apply (e.g., 2 hours at straight time or 3 hours at overtime rates for call-back). Shift premiums of $2.25 per hour apply for hours worked between 16:00 and 08:00, plus an additional $2.25 per hour for weekend shifts. A one-time lump sum payment of $2,500 is provided to incumbents upon signing. Overtime may be compensated by pay or equivalent leave with pay, subject to approval.

This collective agreement covers all employees in the Law Enforcement Support (LES) and Police Operations Support (PO) groups represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 104, specifically those in the classifications with codes 45012, 45022 (LES), and 60801, 60802 (PO). The agreement aims to establish harmonious labor relations, define working conditions, and promote employee safety and well-being. It is effective from the date of signing (July 19, 2023) until December 31, 2025. Key outcomes for employees include defined hours of work, leave entitlements, grievance procedures, protections against discrimination and harassment, and negotiated pay and benefits.