Balancing Work and Life

The quality of your personal life is as important as your career. That's why we offer our employees some of the best benefits you'll find, anywhere. And a variety of flexible working arrangements and leave options are also available, to allow to you make the most of your life and your career.

Balancing Work and Life

Depending on the job you choose and its operational requirements, you can have access to a number of flexible working arrangements that are designed to help you balance your personal and professional interests. Employees have the option of flexible working hours, a compressed work week and even part-time hours. With so many options available, employees are sure to find a working arrangement that fits both their individual needs and those of the Department.

Taking Time Off

When you start as an employee, you'll receive three weeks of vacation leave each year. It's important that our employees volunteer in their communities, and that's why we also provide them with a volunteer day each year as well as an additional day of personal leave. Family-related and sick leave days can also help you to manage personal matters.

Our employees also benefit from excellent maternity and parental benefits: employees welcoming a new child into their family can receive up to one year of leave at 93% of their income.

Employees have access to a variety of other leave options, including:

• Education leave (to pursue further studies, etc.)
• Leave for personal needs
• Leave for the care and nuturing of pre-school aged children
• Leave for the long-term care of a parent
• Leave with income averaging

Benefits

Permanent employees and their families receive excellent medical and dental benefits. Coverage includes perscription drugs, vision care, hospitilization, paramedical treatment (physiotherapists, chiropractors, etc.), and much more. Additionally, employees contribute to one of Canada's best pension plans, and are covered by disability and death benefits.