Vacation leave accrues monthly starting at 9.375 hours per month, increasing with years of service up to 18.75 hours per month after 28 years. Officers may carry over up to 262.5 hours of unused vacation annually; excess is paid out. Sick leave accrues at 9.375 hours per month, with additional 1.25 hours per month for shift workers after using 112.5 hours of sick leave. Bereavement leave includes up to 7 consecutive calendar days or two periods totaling five working days, plus up to three days for travel. Family-related leave with pay totals up to 37.5 hours annually for medical appointments, care responsibilities, school functions, and related needs. Maternity leave without pay is up to 18 weeks, extendable 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 is up to 37 or 63 weeks, with a parental allowance supplementing EI benefits at 93% (standard) or 55.8% (extended) of weekly pay. Injury-on-duty leave with pay is granted when certified by workers’ compensation. Leave without pay is available for personal needs, relocation of spouse, caregiving, and domestic violence, with specific durations and notice requirements. Designated paid holidays include statutory holidays plus one additional provincial/civic holiday and one national holiday, with specific pay and lieu time provisions for operating and non-operating officers.
compensation Summary
Salaries are set by classification levels RO-00 through RO-06, with seven incremental steps each. Annual salary ranges as of May 1, 2025, for example, are approximately $34,543 to $39,461 for RO-00 and $105,612 to $115,488 for RO-06 at step 7. Pay increments occur every six months for RO-00 and annually for RO-01 to RO-06. Wage adjustments and new maximum steps are implemented within 180 days of signing. Overtime is compensated at 1.75 times the hourly rate for all overtime hours worked. Call-back pay guarantees a minimum of three hours at the applicable overtime rate per call-back, with reimbursement for transportation expenses if required. Shift premiums of $2.00 per hour apply for work between 16:00 and 08:00, and an additional $2.00 per hour for weekend work. Meal allowances of $12 are provided for overtime exceeding three hours before or after scheduled shifts. Compensatory leave at premium rates is available as an alternative to overtime pay, with unused compensatory time paid out at the hourly rate.
general Summary
This collective agreement covers all employees in the Radio Operations Group (Code 409) represented by Unifor Local 2182, employed by the Treasury Board of Canada. The agreement aims to establish harmonious and mutually beneficial employment terms, including remuneration, hours of work, benefits, and working conditions, while ensuring safety and occupational health. It is effective from the date of signing and expires on April 30, 2026. Key outcomes for employees include structured pay scales with scheduled increases, comprehensive leave provisions, protections against discrimination, and mechanisms for grievance and consultation.