From time to time, circumstances may arise that will require you to take time off or a leave of absence.
Fill out the Employee Leave Request Form.
To arrange for a leave:
- Talk to your supervisor.
- Come to an agreement.
- Contact HR who will work with Payroll.
- Make a plan.
Directed any questions about leaves to hr@selkirk.ca.
Refer to your collective agreement according to the sections listed below for the type of leave you are eligible for, for how long and how your benefits will be affected. Our collective agreements....
Parental Leave
The purpose of this type of leave is to allow parents to take time off work following the birth of a child. Learn more about Employment Insurance benefits that you qualify for and the length of time provided at Government of Canada.
- BCGEU - Collective 19.1 Common 9
- SCFA - Collective 10.3 Common 8
- PPWC - Article Number 22
- Exempt - Article Number 8.2, 9.3
Medical Leave
A full-time employee who has completed their probationary period is eligible for a leave of absence including a sick leave, short-term disability and long-term disability. Please work with your diagnosing medical professional and the HR Department.
- BCGEU - Collective 22, Common 9.35
- SCFA - Collective 9, Common 9
- PPWC - Article 10
- Exempt - Article 7
Bereavement, Compassionate, Family Illness
- BCGEU - Collective 19.4, Common 7.6, 7.7, 7.8
- SCFA - Collective 10.6, Common 7.6, 7.7, 7.8
- PPWC - Article 20.01, 10.03
- Exempt - Article 7.2, 9.4
Cultural Leave
Cultural leave is for self-identified Indigenous employees to organize and/or attend Indigenous cultural event(s).
- BCGEU - Common 7.17
- SCFA - Common 7.17
- PPWC - Article 21.05
- Exempt - Please check with your supervisor.
SCFA Voluntary Workload Reduction (VWR)
A continuous SCFA employee may submit a request prior to April 1 of the year they wish to obtain approval of a Voluntary Workload Reduction. VWR requests are for a maximum 12-month period. If the employee wishes to extend the request beyond 12 months, they must re-apply no later than April 1 in the year of the request. For more information, please see Article 8.11 in the SCFA Collective Agreement - April 1, 2022-March 31, 2025.
Fill out the SCFA Voluntary Workload Reduction Form.
Deferred Salary Leave
Selkirk College has a Deferred Salary Leave Plan (DSLP), which is open to all Selkirk College employees. It allows employees to finance a future leave of absence for educational, recreational or other purposes. This program is separate from the existing contractual assisted leave programs. To learn more, contact hr@selkirk.ca.