Leaves of Abences

All employees by virtue of their employment contracts are required to be at work on a regular basis except for reasons of sickness (see note on excessive absenteeism), vacations, statutory holidays or through a variety of approved leaves of absence. With the exception of Maternity and Parental Leave, all leaves have been negotiated by your bargaining agent or granted by the Board. Leaves of Absence can be obtained for a variety of reasons from the birth of a child to professional development to compassionate leaves upon the death of a family member. These are reviewed below.

Your supervisor is your primary contact for the granting of a Leave of Absence. Please advise your supervisor giving as much notice as possible for review and approval.

The following is a listing of the various leaves available to each employee group. For detailed information, you are encouraged to review your Collective Agreement or Out of Scope Terms and Conditions for more details. You can visit these at the bottom of this page. The descriptors are not intended to replace the language in the Collective Agreement or form a contract with any employee or replace legal descriptors found elsewhere such as under actual provincial legislation. As well, 'Leave Types' are a general heading used to outline which leave is being discussed. The heading may not be the same to which you are accustomed.

Leave Types: