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Memorandum of Understanding

Effective October 1, 2003

APPENDIX "C"

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
TREASURY BOARD
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE EMPLOYER)
AND
THE PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF CANADA
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE INSTITUTE)
IN RESPECT OF
THE HEALTH SERVICES BARGAINING UNIT -
ALLOWANCE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE MD GROUP

1. In an effort to resolve retention and recruitment problems, the Employer will provide an allowance to MD employees who perform the duties of positions at the MD-MOF-1 through MD-MOF-4 levels and MD-MSP-1 through MD-MSP-2 for the performance of MD duties in the Health Services Group.

2. The parties agree that MD employees who perform the duties of positions identified above shall be eligible to receive a "Terminable Allowance" in the following amounts and subject to the following conditions:

(a) Commencing on October 1, 2003 and ending on September 30, 2004, or at such time as a renewal collective agreement for the Health Services bargaining unit is signed, whichever comes first, MD employees who perform the duties of the positions identified above shall be eligible to receive an allowance to be paid biweekly.

(b) the employee shall be paid the daily amount shown below for each calendar day for which the employee is paid pursuant to Appendix "A" of the collective agreement. This daily amount is equivalent to the annual amount set out below for each position and level divided by two hundred and sixty decimal eighty-eight (260.88);

  

Annual Amount

Daily Amount

MD-MOF-1

$13,850

$53.09

MD-MOF-2

$14,100

$54.05

MD-MOF-3

$15,150

$58.07

MD-MOF-4

$23,750

$91.04

MD-MSP-1

$15,150

$58.07

MD-MSP-2

$23,750

$91.04

(c) The Terminable Allowance specified above does not form part of an employee's salary.

(d) The Allowance shall not be paid to or in respect of a person who ceased to be a member of the bargaining unit prior to the date of signing of this Agreement.

(e) Subject to (f) below, the amount of the Terminable Allowance payable is that amount specified in 2(b) for the level prescribed in the certificate of appointment of the employee's substantive position.

(f) When an MD employee is required by the Employer to perform the duties of a higher classification level in accordance with clause 45.09, the Terminable Allowance payable shall be proportionate to the time at each level.

3. A part-time MD employee shall be paid the daily amount shown above divided by seven decimal five (7.5), for each hour paid at his hourly rate of pay pursuant to clause 39.03.

4. An employee shall not be entitled to the Allowance for periods he is on leave without pay or under suspension.

5. As long as he meets the provisions of all relevant appendixes, an employee may receive this allowance and that of Appendixes "D" and/or "K".

6. The parties agree that disputes arising from the application of this Memorandum of Understanding may be subject to consultation.

7. This Memorandum of Understanding expires on 30 September 2004, or at such time as a renewal collective agreement for the Health Services bargaining unit is signed, whichever comes first.

SIGNED AT OTTAWA, this 26th day of the month of August 2003.

THE TREASURY BOARD OF
CANADA

 

THE PROFESSIONAL
 INSTITUTE OF THE PUBLIC
SERVICE OF CANADA

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APPENDIX "D"

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
TREASURY BOARD
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE EMPLOYER)
AND
THE PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF CANADA
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE INSTITUTE)
IN RESPECT OF
THE HEALTH SERVICES BARGAINING UNIT -
ALLOWANCE FOR THE FORENSIC PSYCHIATRISTS
IN THE MD-MSP SUB-GROUP

1. In an effort to resolve retention and recruitment problems, the Employer will provide in addition to the allowance provided in Appendix "C", an allowance to Forensic Psychiatrists who perform the duties of positions at the MD-MSP-1 and MD-MSP-2 in Correctional Service Canada (CSC) for the performance of forensic psychiatrists duties in the Health Services Group.

2. The parties agree that Forensic Psychiatrists who perform the duties of positions identified above shall be eligible to receive a "Terminable Allowance" in the following amounts and subject to the following conditions:

(a) Commencing on October 1, 2003 and ending on September 30, 2004, or at such time as a renewal collective agreement for the Health Services bargaining unit is signed, whichever comes first, Forensic Psychiatrists who perform the duties of the positions identified above shall be eligible to receive an allowance to be paid biweekly;

(b) the employee shall be paid the daily amount shown below for each calendar day for which the employee is paid pursuant to Appendix "A" of the collective agreement. This daily amount is equivalent to the annual amount set out below for each position and level divided by two hundred and sixty decimal eighty-eight (260.88);

TERMINABLE ALLOWANCE

  

Annual Amount

Daily Amount

MD-MSP-1

$54,250

$207.95

MD-MSP-2

$50,800

$194.73

(c) The Terminable Allowance specified above does not form part of an employee's salary.

(d) The Allowance shall not be paid to or in respect of a person who ceased to be a member of the bargaining unit prior to the date of signing of this Agreement.

(e) Subject to (f) below, the amount of the Terminable Allowance payable is that amount specified in 2(b) for the level prescribed in the certificate of appointment of the employee's substantive position.

(f) When an Forensic Psychiatrists is required by the Employer to perform the duties of a higher classification level in accordance with clause 45.09, the Terminable Allowance payable shall be proportionate to the time at each level.

3. A part-time Forensic Psychiatrists shall be paid the daily amount shown above divided by seven decimal five (7.5), for each hour paid at his hourly rate of pay pursuant to clause 39.03.

4. An employee shall not be entitled to the Allowance for periods he is on leave without pay or under suspension.

5. An employee may receive both this allowance and that of Appendix "C", as long as he meets the provisions of both appendixes.

6. The parties agree that disputes arising from the application of this Memorandum of Understanding may be subject to consultation.

7. This Memorandum of Understanding expires on
30 September 2004, or at such time as a renewal collective agreement for the Health Services bargaining unit is signed, whichever comes first.

SIGNED AT OTTAWA, this 26th day of the month of August 2003.

THE TREASURY BOARD OF
CANADA

 

THE PROFESSIONAL
INSTITUTE OF THE PUBLIC
SERVICE OF CANADA

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APPENDIX "E"

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
TREASURY BOARD
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE EMPLOYER)
AND
THE PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF CANADA
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE INSTITUTE)
IN RESPECT OF
THE HEALTH SERVICES BARGAINING UNIT -
RECRUITMENT ALLOWANCE FOR
HEALTH CANADA NURSES IN
REMOTE OR ISOLATED COMMUNITIES

1.

(a) In an effort to resolve recruitment problems, the Employer will provide an allowance to Health Canada NU-CHNs permanently assigned in nursing stations situated in remote and isolated First Nations communities (type 1 and 2) for the performance of NU-CHN duties in the Health Services group.

(b) This allowance also applies to NU-CHN-5 Practice Consultants whose regular duties of their position requires them to utilize the skills of the expanded scope of practice while working with nurses employed in these communities. The allowance also applies to the NU-CHN-5 Assistant Zone Nursing Officers who supervise nurses employed in remote and isolated (type 1 and 2) communities.

2. The parties agree that only the employees identified above, i.e. Health Canada NU-CHNs hired on or after the date of signing of this agreement, shall be eligible to receive a "Recruitment Allowance" in the following amounts and subject to the following conditions:

(a) An initial payment of two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars ($2,250) is paid in the month of hiring, a second payment of two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars ($2,250), is paid at the end of twelve (12) months.

RECRUITMENT ALLOWANCE

In the month of hiring: $2,250

At the end of the twelve (12) months after hiring: $2,250

(b) Only full-time indeterminate employees and full-time employees hired for term of twelve (12) month or more are eligible for this allowance.

(c) For the purpose of this allowance "full-time" employee means an employee whose regularly scheduled hours of work average thirty-seven decimal five (37.5) hours per week yearly.

(d) Employees can only become eligible for the second payment of this allowance after they have received ten (10) days' pay per calendar month for twelve (12) calendar months continuous or discontinuous.

(e) The Recruitment Allowance specified above does not form part of an employee's salary.

(f) Employees whose employment ends prior to the end of the 12 months period mentioned in (a) shall not be entitled to the second payment of this allowance.

3. Definitions

(a) "Remote community (type 1)" means a community with no scheduled flights, minimal telephone or radio services and no road access (« communauté éloignée »).

(b) "Isolated community (type 2)" means a community with scheduled flights, good telephone services and no year round road access (« communauté isolée »).

(c) The list of remote and isolated communities can be found in Health Canada's Community Workload Increase System (CWIS).

4. The Institute agrees that the Employer may extend this allowance to Health Canada NU-CHNs in a semi-isolated community (type 3 - as defined in Health Canada's CWIS list), when the Employer is of the opinion that extending such allowance is needed.

5. An employee may receive this allowance and that of Appendix "G"- Expanded Role Allowance and Appendix "H" - Nurse-in-Charge Allowance, as long as he meets the provisions of such appendixes.

6. An employee may not receive this allowance and the retention allowance in Appendix "F" during the same twelve (12) month period.

7. This allowance can only be paid once during his total period of employment in the Public Service.

8. The parties agree that disputes arising from the application of this Memorandum of Understanding may be subject to consultation.

9. This Memorandum of Understanding expires on30 September 2004, or at such time as a renewal collective agreement for the Health Services bargaining unit is signed, whichever comes first.

SIGNED AT OTTAWA, this 26th day of the month of August 2003.

THE TREASURY BOARD OF
CANADA

 

THE PROFESSIONAL
INSTITUTE OF THE PUBLIC
SERVICE OF CANADA

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APPENDIX "F"

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
TREASURY BOARD
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE EMPLOYER)
AND
THE PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF CANADA
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE INSTITUTE)
IN RESPECT OF
THE HEALTH SERVICES BARGAINING UNIT -
RETENTION ALLOWANCE FOR
HEALTH CANADA NURSES
IN REMOTE OR ISOLATED COMMUNITIES

1.

(a) In an effort to resolve retention problems, the Employer will provide an allowance to Health Canada NU-CHNs permanently assigned in nursing stations situated in remote and isolated First Nations communities (type 1 and 2) for the performance of NU-CHN duties in the Health Services group.

(b) This allowance also applies to NU-CHN-5 Practice Consultants whose regular duties of their position requires them to utilize the skills of the expanded scope of practice while working with nurses employed in these communities. The allowance also applies to the NU-CHN-5 Assistant Zone Nursing Officers who supervise nurses employed in remote and isolated (type 1 and 2) communities.

2. The parties agree that NU-CHN employees who perform the duties of positions identified above shall be eligible to receive a "Terminable Allowance" in the following amounts and subject to the following conditions:

(a) Commencing on October 1, 2003 and ending on September 30, 2004, or at such time as a renewal collective agreement for the Health Services bargaining unit is signed, whichever comes first, NU employees who perform the duties of the positions identified above shall be eligible to receive an allowance to be paid biweekly;

(b) the employee shall receive the daily amount shown below for each calendar day for which the employee is paid pursuant to Appendix "A" of the collective agreement. This daily amount is equivalent to the annual amount set out below for each position and level divided by two hundred and sixty decimal eighty-eight (260.88);

TERMINABLE ALLOWANCE

  

Annual Amount

Daily Amount

NU-CHN

$4,500

$17.25

(c) The Terminable Allowance specified above does not form part of an employee's salary.

(d) The Allowance shall not be paid to or in respect of a person who ceased to be a member of the bargaining unit prior to the date of signing of this Agreement.

(e) Only indeterminate employees and employees hired for term of 12 months or more are eligible for this allowance.

(f) Employees can only become eligible for this allowance after they have received ten (10) days' pay per calendar month for 12 calendar months continuous or discontinuous.

3. A part-time employee shall be paid the daily amount shown above divided by seven decimal five (7.5), for each hour paid at his hourly rate of pay pursuant to clause 39.03.

4. Definitions

(a) "Remote community (type 1)" means a community with no scheduled flights, minimal telephone or radio services and no road access (« communauté éloignée »).

(b) "Isolated community (type 2)" means a community with scheduled flights, good telephone services and no year round road access (« communauté isolée »).

(c) The list of remote and isolated communities can be found in Health Canada's Community Workload Increase System (CWIS).

5. The Institute agrees that the Employer may extend this allowance to Health Canada NU-CHNs in a semi-isolated community (type 3 - as defined in Health Canada's CWIS list), when the Employer is of the opinion that extending such allowance is needed.

6. The terminable allowance will cease where an employee is assigned or temporarily appointed to duties with no responsibility within or for types 1 and 2 communities, for the duration of the assignment or temporary appointment. Employees participating on Clinical Skills training outside the type 1 or 2 community will continue to receive the terminable allowance for the period they are on training.

7. An employee shall not be entitled to the Allowance for periods he is on leave without pay or under suspension.

8. An employee may receive both this allowance and that of Appendix "G" - Expanded Role Allowance and Appendix "H" - Nurse-in-Charge, as long as he meets the provisions of both appendixes.

9. An employee may not receive this allowance and the recruitment allowance in Appendix "E" during the same twelve (12) month period.

10. The parties agree that disputes arising from the application of this Memorandum of Understanding may be subject to consultation.

11. This Memorandum of Understanding expires on 30 September 2004, or at such time as a renewal collective agreement for the Health Services bargaining unit is signed, whichever comes first.

SIGNED AT OTTAWA, this 26th day of the month of August 2003.

THE TREASURY BOARD OF
CANADA

 

THE PROFESSIONAL
INSTITUTE OF THE PUBLIC
SERVICE OF CANADA

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APPENDIX "J"

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
TREASURY BOARD
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE EMPLOYER)
AND
THE PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF CANADA
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE INSTITUTE)
IN RESPECT OF
THE HEALTH SERVICES BARGAINING UNIT -
ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN
CORRECTIONAL SERVICE PSYCHOLOGISTS

1. In an effort to resolve retention and recruitment problems, the Employer will provide an Allowance to Masters and Doctoral level registered psychologists (PS) in Correctional Service Canada (CSC) for the performance of PS duties in the Health Services group.

2. The parties agree that PS employees who perform the duties of positions identified above shall be eligible to receive a "Terminable Allowance" in the following amounts and subject to the following conditions:

(a) Commencing on October 1, 2003 and ending on September 30, 2004, or at such time as a renewal collective agreement for the Health Services bargaining unit is signed, whichever comes first, PS employees who perform the duties of the positions identified above shall be eligible to receive an allowance to be paid biweekly;

(b) the employee shall be paid the daily amount shown below for each calendar day for which the employee is paid pursuant to Appendix "A" of the collective agreement. This daily amount is equivalent to the annual amount set out below for each position and level divided by two hundred and sixty decimal eighty-eight (260.88);

TERMINABLE ALLOWANCE

Doctoral Level Registered Psychologists:

Annual Amount:

$12,000

Daily Amount:

$ 46.00

Masters Level Registered Psychologists:

Annual Amount:

Daily Amount:

Pacific Region:

$ 6,000

Pacific Region:

$ 23.00

Prairies Region

$ 6,000

Prairies Region

$ 23.00

Ontario Region:

$ 6,000

Ontario Region:

$ 23.00

Quebec Region:

$ 2,000

Quebec Region:

$ 7.67

Atlantic Region:

$ 4,000

Atlantic Region:

$ 15.33

(c) The Terminable Allowance specified above does not form part of an employee's salary.

(d) The Allowance shall not be paid to or in respect of a person who ceased to be a member of the bargaining unit prior to the date of signing of this Agreement.

(e) Subject to (f) below, the amount of the Terminable Allowance payable is that amount specified in 2(b) for the level prescribed in the certificate of appointment of the employee's substantive position.

(f) When an PS employee is required by the Employer to perform the duties of a higher classification level in accordance with clause 45.09, the Terminable Allowance payable shall be proportionate to the time at each level.

3. A part-time PS employee shall be paid the daily amount shown above divided by seven decimal five (7.5), for each hour paid at his hourly rate of pay pursuant to clause 39.03.

4. An employee shall not be entitled to the Allowance for periods he is on leave without pay or under suspension.

5. The parties agree that disputes arising from the application of this Memorandum of Understanding may be subject to consultation.

6. This Memorandum of Understanding expires on 30 September 2004, or at such time as a renewal collective agreement for the Health Services bargaining unit is signed, whichever comes first.

SIGNED AT OTTAWA, this 26th day of the month of August 2003.

THE TREASURY BOARD OF
CANADA

 

THE PROFESSIONAL
INSTITUTE OF THE PUBLIC
SERVICE OF CANADA

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APPENDIX "K"

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
TREASURY BOARD
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE EMPLOYER)
AND
THE PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF CANADA
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE INSTITUTE)
IN RESPECT OF
THE HEALTH SERVICES BARGAINING UNIT -
ALLOWANCE FOR THE EMPLOYEES
OF THE MD-MOF SUB-GROUP IN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE CANADA

1. In an effort to resolve retention and recruitment problems, the Employer will provide in addition to the allowance provided in Appendix "C", an allowance to MD employees who perform the duties of positions at the MD-MOF-1 through MD-MOF-4 in Correctional Service Canada (CSC) for the performance of MD duties in the Health Services Group.

2. The parties agree that MD employees who perform the duties of positions identified above shall be eligible to receive a "Terminable Allowance" in the following amounts and subject to the following conditions:

(a) Commencing on October 1, 2003 and ending on September 30, 2004, or at such time as a renewal collective agreement for the Health Services bargaining unit is signed, whichever comes first, MD employees who perform the duties of the positions identified above shall be eligible to receive an allowance to be paid biweekly;

(b) the employee shall be paid the daily amount shown below for each calendar day for which the employee is paid pursuant to Appendix "A" of the collective agreement. This daily amount is equivalent to the annual amount set out below for each position and level divided by two hundred and sixty decimal eighty-eight (260.88);

TERMINABLE ALLOWANCE

  

Annual Amount

Daily Amount

MD-MOF-1

$8,500

$32.58

MD-MOF-2

$10,000

$38.33

MD-MOF-3

$10,500

$40.25

MD-MOF-4

$11,000

$42.16

(c) The Terminable Allowance specified above does not form part of an employee's salary.

(d) The Allowance shall not be paid to or in respect of a person who ceased to be a member of the bargaining unit prior to the date of signing of this Agreement.

(e) Subject to (f) below, the amount of the Terminable Allowance payable is that amount specified in 2(b) for the level prescribed in the certificate of appointment of the employee's substantive position.

(f) When an MD employees is required by the Employer to perform the duties of a higher classification level in accordance with clause 45.09, the Terminable Allowance payable shall be proportionate to the time at each level.

3. A part-time MD employees shall be paid the daily amount shown above divided by seven decimal five (7.5), for each hour paid at his hourly rate of pay pursuant to clause 39.03.

4. An employee shall not be entitled to the Allowance for periods he is on leave without pay or under suspension.

5. An employee may receive both this allowance and that of Appendix "C", as long as he meets the provisions of both appendixes.

6. The parties agree that disputes arising from the application of this Memorandum of Understanding may be subject to consultation.

7. This Memorandum of Understanding expires on 30 September 2004, or at such time as a renewal collective agreement for the Health Services bargaining unit is signed, whichever comes first.

SIGNED AT OTTAWA, this 26th day of the month of August 2003.

THE TREASURY BOARD OF
CANADA

 

THE PROFESSIONAL
INSTITUTE OF THE PUBLIC
SERVICE OF CANADA

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APPENDIX "L"

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
TREASURY BOARD
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE EMPLOYER)
AND
THE PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF CANADA
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE INSTITUTE)
IN RESPECT OF
THE HEALTH SERVICES BARGAINING UNIT -
ALLOWANCE FOR THE EMPLOYEES
OF THE NU-HOS SUB-GROUP IN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE CANADA

1. In an effort to resolve retention and recruitment problems, the Employer will provide an allowance to NU employees who perform the duties of positions at the NU-HOS-1 through NU-HOS-6 in Correctional Service Canada (CSC) for the performance of NU duties in the Health Services Group.

2. The parties agree that NU employees who perform the duties of positions identified above shall be eligible to receive a "Terminable Allowance" in the following amounts and subject to the following conditions:

(a) Commencing on October 1, 2003 and ending on September 30, 2004, or at such time as a renewal collective agreement for the Health Services bargaining unit is signed, whichever comes first, NU employees who perform the duties of the positions identified above shall be eligible to receive an allowance to be paid biweekly;

(b)

(i) the employee shall receive the daily amount shown below for each calendar day for which the employee is paid pursuant to Appendix "A" of the collective agreement. This daily amount is equivalent to the annual amount set out below for each position and level divided by two hundred and sixty decimal eighty-eight (260.88);

(ii) employees working a shift the length of which is different than the length of a standard shift:

(A) entitlement: the employee working a shift the length of which is different than the length of a standard shift shall receive the daily amount shown below divided by seven decimal five (7.5) for each hour of his shift for which he is paid pursuant to Appendix "A" of the collective agreement;

(B) method of payment: for employees working a shift the length of which is different than the length of a standard shift, the allowance will be paid based on the average number of hours per week over a complete shift cycle.

TERMINABLE ALLOWANCE

  

Annual Amount

Daily Amount

NU-HOS-1 through NU-HOS-6

$4,500

$17.25

(c) The Terminable Allowance specified above does not form part of an employee's salary.

(d) The Allowance shall not be paid to or in respect of a person who ceased to be a member of the bargaining unit prior to the date of signing of this Agreement.

(e) Subject to (f) below, the amount of the Terminable Allowance payable is that amount specified in 2(b) for the level prescribed in the certificate of appointment of the employee's substantive position.

(f) When an NU employee is required by the Employer to perform the duties of a higher classification level in accordance with clause 45.09, the Terminable Allowance payable shall be proportionate to the time at each level.

3. A part-time NU employees shall be paid the daily amount shown above divided by seven decimal five (7.5), for each hour paid at his hourly rate of pay pursuant to clause 39.03.

4. An employee shall not be entitled to the Allowance for periods he is on leave without pay or under suspension.

5. The parties agree that disputes arising from the application of this Memorandum of Understanding may be subject to consultation.

6. This Memorandum of Understanding expires on 30 September 2004, or at such time as a renewal collective agreement for the Health Services bargaining unit is signed, whichever comes first.

SIGNED AT OTTAWA, this 26th day of the month of August 2003.

THE TREASURY BOARD OF
CANADA

 

THE PROFESSIONAL
INSTITUTE OF THE PUBLIC
SERVICE OF CANADA

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APPENDIX "M"

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
TREASURY BOARD
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE EMPLOYER)
AND
THE PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF CANADA
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE INSTITUTE)
IN RESPECT OF
THE HEALTH SERVICES BARGAINING UNIT -
ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PSYCHOLOGISTS

1. In an effort to resolve retention and recruitment problems, the Employer will provide an Allowance to psychologists (PS) at the Personnel Psychology Centre (PPC) of the Public Service Commission (PSC) for the performance of PS duties in the Health Services group.

2. The parties agree that PS employees who perform the duties of positions identified above shall be eligible to receive a "Terminable Allowance" in the following amounts and subject to the following conditions:

(a) Commencing on October 1, 2003 and ending on September 30, 2004 and ending 30 September 2003, or at such time as a renewal collective agreement for the Health Services bargaining unit is signed, whichever comes first, PS employees who perform the duties of the positions identified above shall be eligible to receive an allowance to be paid biweekly;

(b) The employee shall be paid the daily amount shown below for each calendar day for which the employee is paid pursuant to Appendix "A" of the collective agreement. This daily amount is equivalent to the annual amount set out below for each position and level divided by two hundred and sixty decimal eighty-eight (260.88);

TERMINABLE ALLOWANCE

  

Annual Amount

Daily Amount

PS-2 - up to one (1) year of service:

$2,000

$7.67

PS-2 - after one (1) year of service:

$3,750

$14.37

PS-3 - up to one (1) year of service:

$2,000

$7.67

PS-3 - after one (1) year of service:

$7,500

$28.75

PS-4

$7,500

$28.75

PS-5

$7,500

$28.75

(c) The Terminable Allowance specified above does not form part of an employee's salary.

(d) The Allowance shall not be paid to or in respect of a person who ceased to be a member of the bargaining unit prior to the date of signing of this Agreement.

(e) Subject to (f) below, the amount of the Terminable Allowance payable is that amount specified in 2(b) for the level prescribed in the certificate of appointment of the employee's substantive position.

(f) When an PS employee is required by the Employer to perform the duties of a higher classification level in accordance with clause 45.09, the Terminable Allowance payable shall be proportionate to the time at each level.

3. A part-time PS employee shall be paid the daily amount shown above divided by seven decimal five (7.5), for each hour paid at his hourly rate of pay pursuant to clause 39.03.

4. An employee shall not be entitled to the Allowance for periods he is on leave without pay or under suspension.

5. The parties agree that disputes arising from the application of this Memorandum of Understanding may be subject to consultation.

6. This Memorandum of Understanding expires on 30 September 2004, or at such time as a renewal collective agreement for the Health Services bargaining unit is signed, whichever comes first.

SIGNED AT OTTAWA, this 26th day of the month of August 2003.

THE TREASURY BOARD OF
CANADA

 

THE PROFESSIONAL
INSTITUTE OF THE PUBLIC
SERVICE OF CANADA

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