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 days after 1 year and up to 25 days after 28 years. Employees may 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 credits for shift workers. Family-related leave includes up to 37.5 hours of paid leave annually for responsibilities such as medical appointments, care of sick family members, and school functions. Bereavement leave provides up to 7 calendar days including travel, with additional provisions for extended family members. Maternity leave without pay is up to 18 weeks, extendable up to 52 weeks in certain circumstances, 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 depending on option chosen, with parental allowance supplements under Employment Insurance or Quebec Parental Insurance Plan. Leave for traditional Indigenous practices grants 15 hours paid and 22.5 hours unpaid leave annually. Domestic violence leave provides up to 75 hours paid leave annually. Education leave without pay up to one year may be granted, with possible allowances. Career development and examination leave with pay are available under specified conditions. Severance pay is provided based on years of continuous employment, with a maximum of 30 weeks' pay under layoff or death circumstances. Various special programs and allowances support employees in specific roles or circumstances.

Salary rates vary by occupational group and level, with detailed annual pay scales effective from June 22, 2020, through June 22, 2024, including scheduled economic increases and wage adjustments. For example, Drafting and Illustration Group salaries range approximately from $33,094 to $96,110 annually depending on level and step, with similar structured scales for other groups. Pay increments occur typically on the anniversary date of appointment or after 52 weeks for term employees. Overtime is compensated at time and one half (1.5x) for authorized work beyond scheduled hours, with double time (2x) for hours exceeding 15 in a 24-hour period or on second and subsequent days of rest. Shift premiums of $2.25 per hour apply for work between 16:00 and 08:00, with an additional $2.25 per hour for weekend shift work. Call-back pay guarantees a minimum of three hours at applicable overtime rates when called back outside scheduled hours. Standby duty is compensated at half an hour's pay for every four hours or part thereof on standby. Meal allowances of $12 apply for overtime exceeding three hours. Various special allowances exist, such as a Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance of $2,140 annually, diving duty allowances ($25 per hour minimum two hours per dive), and annual allowances for specific positions ranging from $2,800 to $7,000 depending on duties and group.

This collective agreement covers all employees in the Technical Services Group represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada, including classifications in Drafting and Illustration (DD), Engineering and Scientific Support (EG), General Technical (GT), Photography (PY), Primary Products Inspection (PI), and Technical Inspection (TI). The agreement aims to maintain harmonious relations between the Employer (Treasury Board) and the Alliance, setting terms and conditions of employment to improve public service quality and employee well-being. The agreement is effective from the date signed (June 27, 2023) until June 21, 2025. Key outcomes for employees include negotiated salary rates, working conditions, leave entitlements, job security provisions, and benefits tailored to their occupational groups.