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Vacation leave accrues monthly based on years of service, with full-time employees earning from 10 to 20 hours per month depending on service length, translating to 3 to 6 weeks annually. Employees receive a one-time vacation credit of 40 hours after two years of service. Sick leave accrues at 10 hours per month (or 9.375 hours for 37.5-hour workweeks), with additional shift credits for shift workers. Family-related leave includes up to 40 hours (for 40-hour workweeks) of paid leave annually for family responsibilities, and unpaid leave options for care of family up to 5 years total. Maternity leave without pay is up to 18 weeks, extendable up to 52 weeks if the newborn is hospitalized, with a maternity allowance supplementing Employment Insurance benefits up to 93% of weekly pay. Parental leave without pay offers up to 37 or 63 weeks, with parental allowance top-ups under Employment Insurance or Québec Parental Insurance Plan. Bereavement leave provides up to 7 calendar days, including travel days, with additional provisions for extended family. Domestic violence leave grants up to 75-93.2 hours paid leave annually depending on workweek hours. Indigenous employees may receive up to 16 hours paid and 24 hours unpaid leave annually for traditional practices. Other benefits include dental care plan coverage, injury-on-duty leave, education and career development leave, and various allowances for specialized duties.

Salary rates vary by group and classification, with detailed pay scales effective from August 5, 2020, through August 5, 2024, including annual increases and market adjustments. For example, Firefighters' annual salaries range from approximately $61,461 to $132,900 depending on level and step, with scheduled increases each August 5. Overtime is generally compensated at time and one half (1.5x) for authorized overtime hours, with double time (2x) for overtime beyond normal daily hours on rest days or consecutive rest days. Shift premiums of $2.25 per hour apply for hours worked between 4 pm and 8 am, and weekend premiums of $2.25 per hour apply for hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays for applicable groups. Special allowances include a $2,140 annual Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance, a $75 monthly Dangerous Goods allowance for certified employees, and various recruitment and retention allowances, such as up to $9,500 annually for GL-MAM refrigeration HVAC technicians. Reporting pay guarantees minimum payments for call-back and reporting on rest days, typically 3-4 hours at applicable rates. Pay increments occur annually or on appointment anniversaries, with specific provisions for term and apprentice employees.

This collective agreement between the Treasury Board and the Public Service Alliance of Canada covers all employees in the Operational Services Group, including classifications such as Firefighters, General Labour and Trades, General Services, Heating, Power and Stationary Plant Operations, Hospital Services, Lightkeepers, Ships' Crews, and Printing Operations (Supervisory). The agreement aims to maintain harmonious labor relations, improve public service quality, and promote employee well-being and efficiency. It is effective until August 4, 2025, and includes provisions on working conditions, union security, pay, benefits, leave, and workforce adjustment. Key outcomes for employees include negotiated wages, benefits, job security measures, and detailed leave entitlements.